UK still dealing with compensation hangover of ‘cod wars’
British MPs are discovering that the compensation scheme they delivered to trawlermen who became unemployed as a result of ‘cod wars’ was seriously fl...
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Protesters urge Sweden not to recognize Kosovo
On Saturday hundreds of people took to the streets of Sweden to protest at the country’s pro-Kosovo stance, reported the Associated Press. Three of Sw...
Serbia to recall ambassador to Norway
Norway has declared it will recognise Kosovo’s independence from Serbia, sparking a strong reaction from the Serbian government. Serbia has announced ...
US embassy clears up caucus confusion
Presidential elections in the United States often baffle observers. Particularly confusing to outsiders are the events surrounding the run up to the e...
Iceland forges diplomatic ties with Fiji
The first diplomatic ties between Fiji, an island nation in the South Pacific, and Iceland were established this month, reports the Fiji Times. Mason ...
Sweden drafts anti-terrorism plan
Despite its global reputation as a peaceful country and international mediator, Sweden has formulated a strategy to counter possible terrorism, report...
EFTA to strengthen trade with India
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), recently agreed to negotiate a trade and investment agreement with India. A joint task force will be estab...
Norway asked to mediate in Kashmir
Norway’s reputation and role as a mediator in global conflicts has been brought to the attention of several groups working to secure a resolution to t...