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Passenger train services between Finland and Sweden will resume

Passenger train services between Finland and Sweden will resume in August after a break of nearly four decades, opening a new cross-border rail connection between the two countries, Finnish national…

Sweden launches new initiative to combat men’s violence against women

Sweden has unveiled a new government program aimed at tackling what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described as “one of the largest and most frightening social problems” in the country: men’s…

Greenland says no agreement with U.S. as tensions over island’s status persist

No agreement has been reached with the United States over Greenland, and the situation remains “challenging,” Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen said in an interview published Friday by the Greenlandic…

Germany Joins European Reconnaissance Mission in Greenland

Germany will take part in a multinational reconnaissance mission in Greenland to assess possible military contributions to regional security, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday. At Denmark’s invitation, a 13‑member Bundeswehr…

Greenland Confirms It Will Join U.S.–Denmark Meeting Next Week

Greenland’s government said Wednesday it will take part in next week’s planned meeting between Denmark and the United States. “Nothing about Greenland without Greenland. Of course we will participate. We…

US action against Greenland would undermine Nato, but now is not the time to panic

David Hastings Dunn MBE, University of Birmingham; Mark Webber, University of Birmingham, and Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham Shortly after the US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro…

Finnish Police: Suspected Cable‑Damage Ship Dragged Anchor for Dozens of Kilometers

Finnish police say the vessel suspected of causing the New Year’s Eve cable break between Finland and Estonia dragged its anchor for several dozen kilometers. Investigators found a long drag…

Trump Repeats Claim That Greenland Is Important for U.S. Security

President Donald Trump reiterated early Sunday that Greenland should become part of the United States, despite Denmark’s prime minister urging him to stop what she described as “threats” about taking…

Trump Renews Call for U.S. to Take Over Greenland

President Donald Trump on Monday repeated his call for the United States to take control of Greenland, drawing fresh objections from Denmark and the European Union. “We need Greenland for…

Study suggests high‑fat cheese may lower dementia risk

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A long‑term Swedish study has found that eating more than 50 grams of high‑fat cheese a day may be linked to a 13% lower risk of developing…

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