Europe - Scandinavia
US not excluding use of military to take over Greenland
US President Donald Trump has been discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House…
Danish Prime Minister Warns a U.S. Move on Greenland Would End NATO
If U.S. President Donald Trump invades Greenland, it will spell the end of NATO, Denmark’s leader warned. Trump, who last week ratcheted…
Denmark urges Trump to cease threats to take over Greenland
The leaders of Denmark and Greenland on Sunday called on US President Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland. The…
Denmark bids farewell to letter delivery and mailboxes
On Dec. 30, Denmark’s national postal authority PostNord will stop delivering paper letters , concluding a service first offered in 1624 .…
Finland to roll out stricter rules on permanent residence permits from January
The conditions around obtaining a permanent residence permit in Finland will become stricter from 8 January 2026, the interior ministry has said…
Danish Fertility Clinic Under Scrutiny After Cancer-Linked Donor Sperm Used in Dozens of Pregnancies
A sperm donor who unknowingly harboured a genetic mutation that dramatically raises the risk of cancer has fathered at least 197 children…
Sweden wants to strip organised crime leaders of citizenship
The Swedish government on Friday proposed changes to the constitution that would allow revoking the citizenship of some criminal gang leaders, as…
Sweden to cut development aid to five countries, divert money to Ukraine
Sweden will phase out development aid to five countries in coming years and use the money to increase support for Ukraine, the…
Sweden wants long-range weapon systems able to strike inside Russia
Sweden's military seeks long-range cruise missiles to counter Russia's threats, aiming for systems with a range up to 2,000 km for deterrence.
Danish Social Democrats lose ground in local polls on cost-of-living, welfare concerns
Denmark's Social Democrats face losses, as discontent grows over living costs and welfare services.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat
Mosquitoes discovered in Iceland for first time due to climate change.
Trio win 2025 Nobel economics prize for work on innovation and ‘creative destruction’
Mokyr, Aghion, and Howitt won the Nobel Prize for their innovation-driven economic growth research.