Category: Nordics
Nordic, Baltic nations to launch cybersecurity consortium
Seven Nordic and Baltic countries will establish a joint cybersecurity consortium to strengthen defenses across the region, Lithuania’s National Cyber…
Finland Slips Back Into Recession as Growth Outlook Weakens
Finland’s economy has entered recession after two consecutive quarters of contraction, dashing hopes of a late‑year recovery, according to data…
Russian Navy Chief Warns of Rising Arctic Tensions
Russia’s Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev warned Tuesday that the security environment in the Arctic is worsening, accusing the United…
Ikea Opens First Store in New Zealand, Marking Global Milestone
Ikea has opened its first store in New Zealand, drawing crowds of eager customers who lined up hours before the…
Norway proposes major defense spending on long‑range weapons, submarines
Norway’s government on Friday submitted a defense investment plan to parliament that calls for billions in new spending on long‑range…
AI helps protect Atlantic salmon in Arctic Norway, sustainability through tech
On a late summer morning in Skallelv, a small village inside the Arctic Circle, the Skallelv River glitters under the…
Swedish Government Plans to Cut Food VAT in Half Starting April 2026
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Sweden’s government intends to halve the value-added tax (VAT) on food from 12% to 6%, beginning April…