Bjarni Benediktsson named as Iceland Prime Minister in cabinet reshuffle
After the announcement that the current Iceland Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, is stepping down as PM to run for President, Bjarni Benediktsson ...
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Iceland Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir to step down as PM and run for President
Iceland’s Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, has recently announced her resignation as PM, stating that she will instead run for the position ...
Landmark Labor Agreement Signals New Era of Economic Stability in Iceland
In a historic move demonstrating a united front for economic progress, Iceland’s labour unions and the business sector have reached a groundbrea...
Sweden to officially join NATO on 11th March
It has been officially announced that Sweden will be joining NATO on 11th March, with a ceremony to take place at the organization’s headquarters in B...
Sweden in NATO: Hungarian parliament votes in favor of country joining
Yesterday, Hungarian parliament finally voted in favor of Sweden joining NATO after months of delay. Hungary’s parliament voted 188 votes in fav...
Sweden in NATO: Turkey backs country’s membership
It was announced yesterday that Turkey has finally given Sweden the go ahead for NATO membership after in a long-delayed vote. In 2022, Sweden made it...
Finland to extend closure of border with Russia
Finland is set to extend its border closures with Russia until 11th February, making it an extra four weeks than originally planned. Originally set to...
Terrorism in Denmark: Four arrested in alleged terror plot
Danish Police have announced that it prevented an alleged terror plot, announcing that three people have been arrested in Denmark and one in the Nethe...