Säpo avoids fine for lavish party
A government-backed security agency in Sweden has been spared a fine after being called out for spending millions of kroner on lavish events for emplo...
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Denmark suspends Uganda aid amid fraud accusations
Copenhagen has stopped giving aid to Uganda after reports that the donations are being stolen by corrupt officials.
Finland, Sweden agree to assist NATO in patrolling Icelandic airspace
The Swedish and Finnish governments have agreed to take part in a NATO-backed effort to patrol airspace surrounding Iceland. Iceland, which has no air...
Iceland Statements Regarding Coastal States Negotiations on Sustainable Fishing of Mackerel
[PRESS RELEASE] The meeting between the Coastal States of Iceland, Norway, the Faroe Islands and the EU in London on the management of mackerel fisher...
Icelanders vote on internet-drawn constitutional referendum
Citizens of Iceland voted on Saturday on a constitutional referendum largely influenced by opinions solicited on the internet.
Chinese investors set to sign Iceland land deal
A major China-based investment firm is set sign a land deal with Reykjavik later this month. According to a report in The Global Times, the agreement ...
Sudanese diplomat expelled from Norway for espionage
A Sudanese diplomatic envoy in Norway has been expelled from the Scandinavian country for allegedly spying on refugees.
North Korean economists quietly visit Sweden
North Korean trade delegates have recently visited Sweden to study the Nordic country’s economy and government.