Finland to phase out swastikas from its Air Force flags
Finland is set to phase out swastikas from the flag of the country’s Air Force, which a handful of unit flags still use the symbol that’s associated a...
Seventeen Icelandic Companies Recognised for Exemplary Corporate Governance
Seventeen Icelandic companies received the title Model Company in Good Corporate Governance at a ceremony today in Reykjavík. This recognition is awar...
Iconic Kiruna Church gets relocated in Sweden
The iconic Kiruna Church in Sweden has been relocated 5 kilometres to the city’s centre after a two-day journey to its new site. The 113-year-old chur...
Schools in Finland to offer free swimming lessons to reduce drowning incidents
Schools in Finland are to offer free swimming lessons for children to improve swimming skills and reduce drowning incidents in the country. Security G...
Volcano in Iceland: Eruption begins again in Reykjanes peninsula
The volcano in Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, located in the south-west of the country, has once again erupted, marking the ninth eruption since 2023....
Digital citizenship test introduced for naturalisation in Finland
Finland has dropped its mandatory in-person interviews and introduced a new digital citizenship test for applicants seeking naturalisation in the coun...
Iceland’s Personal Names Committee approves new first names
The Personal Names Committee of Iceland has approved a variety of new first names that can be used in guidance with Icelandic culture, including Baggi...
Obesity in Finland: One in four adults obese claims Finnish Institute
According to the latest statistics published by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, one in four adults in Finland is classified as obes...