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…
Category: Nordics
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…
Finnish economy is edging back toward growth
The Finnish economy is edging back toward growth, but uncertainty will delay a stronger recovery until 2026, Danske Bank said…
Suspect Arrested After Double Homicide Near Stockholm
Swedish police have arrested one person following the fatal shooting of two individuals found in a car early Monday in…
Nordics: Only Ukraine can decide its own future
The heads of government of the Baltic and Nordic countries issued a joint statement on Saturday, stressing that only Ukraine…