Iceland EU Referendum: Country votes No to European Union talks
According to RÚV, Iceland has voted against holding accession talks to join the EU, with the result stating: “The nation rejects accession negotiation...
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Maritime and air traffic in the Gulf of Finland tightened in response to possible drone threat
Both maritime and air traffic in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland were temporarily halted on Saturday, 18 July, in response to a possible drone...
Denmark Pledges to Protect Greenland as Trump Renews Push for U.S. Control
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his push for control of Greenland after Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen vowed to defend “every inch” o...
Military contribution to Strait of Hormuz mission authorized by Denmark
Denmark’s Parliament on Thursday authorized the country’s participation in a multinational security mission in the Strait of Hormuz, broad...
Denmark scraps Agriculture Minister title in favour of Nature and Animal Welfare
In a first for the EU, Denmark’s new centre-left coalition has replaced the traditional Agriculture Minister post with a Minister for Nature and...
New coalition led by Sweden backs tighter EU visa restrictions for Russians
Sweden is leading a coalition of 10 countries pushing for tighter EU visa restrictions on Russians travelling within the Schengen area. In a joint let...
Mette Frederiksen reappointed Denmark’s caretaker prime minister by King Frederik X
Denmark’s King Frederik X has reappointed Mette Frederiksen as the country’s caretaker prime minister to lead coalition negotiations. Denmark is still...
Premier of Greenland Jens-Frederik Nielsen reiterates country is “not for sale”
Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen has reiterated that Greenland is “not for sale” following talks with U.S. special envoy Jeff Landry. Landry was appointe...