Iceland visited by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
On Thursday, Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir and Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir met with NATO Secretary General ...
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Local elections in Denmark: Social Democrats see extensive election losses
The Social Democrats suffered extensive losses in Denmark’s recent local elections, losing control of Copenhagen for the first time in over a ce...
Norway invests in new research projects to prevent life-threatening incidents
Norway is investing in twelve new research projects to enhance the country’s response to life-threatening incidents and strengthen its critical ...
Sweden urges EU to cease trade agreement with Israel
Sweden, alongside the Netherlands, has urged the EU to cease the Union’s trade agreement with Israel due to the country’s war crimes in the Gaza Strip...
Danish Prime Minister states Denmark to invest more in Greenland
Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that Denmark will invest more in Greenland and grant ...
New defense bill agreed by Denmark to give U.S. access to country’s airbases
Denmark has agreed to a new defense bill to give the U.S. open access to the Nordic country’s airbases. The bill gives U.S. soldiers access to airbase...
Tourism in Norway: Tourist tax to be introduced due to rising visitor numbers
Norway is to introduce a new tourist tax due to concerns about the rising number of visitors to the Nordic country. The approved tax allows districts ...
Denmark in Frugal Four: Country quits group to prioritise Europe
Denmark has left its participation with the Frugal Four and has announced the country’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, to prioritize the rea...