Iceland: Mackerel talks reach standstill again
Iceland revealed it failed to reach a deal with “one coastal state”, thought to be Norway, as mackerel talks in London came to a close on Thursday....
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Greenland opens Washington DC diplomatic office
Greenland has opened its first diplomatic representation office in Washington DC which will be based inside the Embassy of Denmark.
Danes warned about visiting Muslim countries
The Danish Foreign Ministry has cautioned its citizens about visiting 28 Muslim countries by issuing new travel recommendations.
Sweden to recognise the state of Palestine
Sweden will officially recognise Palestine as a state, said Prime Minister Stefan Loftven, whose country becomes the first long-term member of the EU ...
Finnish interior minister wants to end asylum-seeker loophole
Interior Minister Paivi Rasanen has hinted that Finland could pay asylum seekers to leave the country after figures revealed a ten-fold rise in people...
Iceland and Suriname to stage male-only gender equality conference
Iceland Foreign Minister Gunnar Bragi announced at a speech in front of the United Nations that his country and Suriname will hold a conference to dis...
Greenland: Hammond in public funds scandal
Greenland Premier Aleqa Hammond’s position could be at risk after it was alleged that she has been misusing public funds.
Norway and Egypt to co-host conference on reconstruction of Gaza
Norway and Egypt are to co-host a conference in Cairo on the reconstruction of Gaza, states Børge Brende, Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.