Tourism in Norway: Tourist tax to be introduced due to rising visitor numbers
Norway is to introduce a new tourist tax due to concerns about the rising number of visitors to the Nordic country. The approved tax allows districts ...
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Denmark in Frugal Four: Country quits group to prioritise Europe
Denmark has left its participation with the Frugal Four and has announced the country’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, to prioritize the rea...
Partnership between Norway and UNESCO strengthened during Oslo meetings
The partnership between Norway and UNESCO has been strengthened during recent meetings in Oslo between UNESCO’s senior leadership and Norwegian Parlia...
Agreement to expand cooperation in agriculture signed between Denmark and Ukraine
A new agreement has been signed between Denmark and Ukraine that expands the cooperation between the two countries for agriculture, fisheries, and foo...
National security adviser of Sweden resigns after Grindr images leak
Tobias Thyberg, Sweden’s newly appointed national security adviser, has resigned less than 24 hours from assuming the position due to images aft...
Finnish government renews border closer with Russia
According to the Finnish Ministry of Interior, the Finnish government has reviewed its border crossing point with Russia, deciding to renew its decisi...
New Greenlandic parliament meets to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump
On Monday 7th April, Greenland’s new parliament met for the first time to discuss President Donald Trump’s advances to make the country a ...
Denmark acquires several hundred sea mines to increase country’s naval power
Denmark’s Navy has acquired several hundred sea mines to increase the naval power in Danish waters. Troels Lund Poulsen, Deputy Prime Minister and Min...