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RSSNew Finnish law blocking asylum seekers from entering via Russian border becomes operational
A new, controversial law that allows asylum seekers to be turned away from entering Finland via the eastern Russian border has become operational. The...
Danish football: Kasper Hjulmand steps down as manager of Denmark
A decision has been made for Kasper Hjulmand to step down from his role as the manager of Denmark’s men’s national team due to the country’s result of...
New connecting bridge proposed between Finland and Sweden
The Finnish Government has proposed a new bridge to connect Vaasa in Finland and Umeå in Sweden, stretching across the Gulf of Bothnia. The proposed b...
UEFA Women’s EURO 2025: Iceland and Denmark qualify for football tournament
Scandinavian countries Iceland and Denmark have qualified for the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 football tournament, set to take place in Switzerland. ...
Copenhagen Fashion Week: Overseas models allowed to work without permit
Denmark has announced that models from overseas are being allow to work with casting agents and brands without the need a work permit during Copenhage...
Getting to Hel is Surprisingly Fun: A Journey to Oslo’s Viking Planet Museum
The team at Icenews recently had the chance to visit The Viking Planet, Oslo’s digital Viking museum, and let me tell you, it was an experience ...
Politics
RSSPort access in Norway restricted for Russian fishing vessels
As part of the EU’s sanctions against Russia, Norway is targeting key sectors of the Russian economy, including restricting the access of Russian fish...
Memorandum of Understanding signed between Norwegian and Finnish defense ministries
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Norway and Finland as part of a defense cooperation between the two Nordic countries. The Memora...
Sweden Democrats MP David Lång caught on tape singing racist lyrics
David Lång, a Sweden Democrats MP, has been caught on tape singing racist lyrics during the EU election night. During an interview by Expressen with R...
Culture
RSSNorwegian Art Scene Enriched by Icelandic Influences in Oslo
Last month, the art scene in Oslo was notably enriched by the opening of two exhibitions featuring prominent Icelandic artists, Haukur Halldórsson and...
Arctic singing competition Pan-Arctic Vision 2024 to be hosted in Greenland
The second edition of the Arctic singing competition Pan-Arctic Vision 2024 is to be hosted in Greenland and set to be held on 12th October. For 2024,...
Haukur Halldórsson Honored in Oslo with an Exclusive Exhibition
Haukur Halldórsson will be celebrated for his profound contributions to outdoor art, and his unique role as the crowned Emperor of Atlantis will be ho...