Norway faces concerns as whaling quota increases for 2026
It has been announced that Norway’s commercial whaling quota will increase by 235 whales in 2026, raising concerns among NGOs. The quota has ris...
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Forest industry in Finland could face reduced capacity
The forest industry in Finland may be forced to reduce capacity due to rising raw material costs and weaker market conditions. These warnings come fro...
Norway and European Union review progress of Green Alliance at annual meeting
Norway and the European Union have reviewed progress on their respective domestic policy developments and identified further avenues for cooperation a...
New Gambling Act signed in Finland, ready for 2027
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has signed the reform package that will see the country’s new Gambling Act come into force on July 1, 2027. The legi...
Travellers in Northern Finland left stranded as winter temperatures ground flights
Widespread flight disruptions in Northern Finland have left travellers stranded after extreme winter temperatures grounded flights at Kittilä Airport ...
Sweden declares Snowy Owl now extinct in country
It has been announced that the Snowy Owl has been officially declared extinct in Sweden, marking the first bird species extinction in the country in t...
Eurovision 2026: Iceland pulls out of song competition
Iceland has announced that it will be pulling out of its participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s participation in the ...
Björk issues lawsuits over salmon farming in Iceland
Icelandic musician Björk has filed four lawsuits over salmon farming in Iceland, which has been financed by proceeds from her single with Rosalía, ...