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News in the Nordics
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Storm Dave in Sweden: 30,000 homes left without power
Published: April 6, 2026 11:58
Storm Dave has left more than 30,000 homes in Sweden without electricity after hitting the southern and western regions of the country. Broadcaster SVT reported that strong winds are continuing to delay repair efforts to restore power. The Swedish…
$916 Million Investment in Air and Drone Defence Systems Announced by Swedish Government
Published: April 3, 2026 07:56
On Thursday, 2nd April, the Swedish government announced that it will invest $916 million in the country’s air and drone defence systems. The funding is intended to support a range of capabilities, including radar technologies, air defence systems, and…
Hertz Iceland boosts electric vehicle fleet as Iceland pushes toward sustainable transport goals
Published: March 31, 2026 06:16
With Iceland aiming for around 30,000 electric cars on its roads by 2026, Hertz Iceland is expanding its electric vehicle fleet to support sustainable travel and provide more environmentally friendly rental options. By offering a broad selection of…
Iceland and Norway sign agreement with EU to boost secure connectivity
Published: March 30, 2026 07:01
Iceland and Norway have signed an agreement with the EU to join GOVSATCOM and the Secure Connectivity Programme, IRIS². The Secure Connectivity Programme will provide rapidly deployable satellite connectivity to areas with limited infrastructure, including…
Output of cucumber production in Finland hits new highs
Published: March 28, 2026 11:26
The Finnish Horticultural Association has announced that cucumber production in Finland has reached new highs, with supplies remaining largely domestic. Production of cucumbers in the country reached 56 million kilos in 2025, an increase of 2 million kilos…
Elections in Denmark: PM Frederiksen’s bloc wins vote but falls short of majority
Published: March 25, 2026 20:14
Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has seen her coalition bloc fall short of a majority, despite her Social Democrats winning the most votes in the country’s recent general election. The Social Democrats secured 21.9% of the vote, winning the…
Greenland saw Danish troops deployed in January over fears of a possible U.S. invasion
Published: March 21, 2026 14:57
The Danish broadcaster DR recently reported that it had seen an order dated 13th January stating that Danish troops were deployed to Greenland over fears of a possible invasion by the United States. The military operation marked the first step in deploying…
Second Russian shadow fleet ship seized in Sweden
Published: March 16, 2026 10:56
According to the BBC, a second Russian shadow fleet ship has been seized in Sweden, and the captain has been arrested. A Swedish court prosecuted the Russian captain on 13 March on suspicion of using forged documents. Sweden’s coast guard boarded the ship,…
Trademark dispute between Iceland and UK supermarket chain Iceland dropped
Published: March 14, 2026 19:33
The decade-long trademark dispute between Iceland and the UK supermarket chain Iceland Foods has officially been dropped. The Executive Chair of the supermarket chain, Richard Walker, explained that the company will draw a line under the dispute after…
Icelandic waterfall Háifoss sees increase in popularity after Stranger Things episode
Published: March 13, 2026 09:09
The Icelandic waterfall Háifoss has seen a dramatic increase in popularity after the site was featured in the final episode of the Netflix series Stranger Things. More than 100 million people watched the final episode, in which the character Eleven (played…