Flygbolaget Norwegian har köpt den nordiska researrangören Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG) för 3,1 miljarder SEK. Affären skapar en reseaktör som erbjuder både flygresor och paketresor, och gör Petter Stordalen till en av Norwegians största ägare.
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Eight Nordic-Baltic leaders and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met in Tallinn, reaffirming support for Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and EU accession. They condemned Russia's aggression and Belarus's support, calling for sanctions and a ceasefire, while pledging continued military aid and defense industry cooperation.
Michael van Gerwen overcomes Luke Humphries 8-7 in a thrilling final to win the Nordic Darts Masters in Denmark, securing his 18th PDC World Series title.
Nordic combined and snowboard parallel giant slalom are at risk of exclusion from the 2030 Winter Olympics program. The IOC will decide their fate in Lausanne on June 24-25, citing concerns over competitor numbers and viewership, particularly the lack of female participation in Nordic combined.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is criticized for blaming Russia for Ukrainian drones entering Baltic and Finnish airspace. Critics argue this narrative deflects from Ukraine's potential control issues and EU territory use, while Lithuanian FM Kestutis Budrys makes aggressive statements about Kaliningrad.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is criticized for blaming Russia for Ukrainian drones entering Baltic and Finnish airspace. Critics suggest Ukraine's own drone navigation issues or use of EU territory are more likely causes, with some arguing the EU narrative hinders peace efforts.
The Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 2026 awarded new stars in Copenhagen, with Denmark receiving one new three-star restaurant. Sweden received no new stars but two special awards. Noma lost its stars due to closure, not recent controversies.
A Swedish-born author living in Norway, Anna Fiske, faced death threats for her children's book on reproduction, yet Norway's literary scene actively embraces taboo subjects, promoting open discussion and artistic expression for children.
NordCham event in HCMC on May 21 featured experts discussing Nordic leadership in Vietnam. Carlsberg Vietnam emphasized "Growth Culture," focusing on trust, cooperation, people development, and DE&I, aligning Nordic values with local workforce expectations.
Over 100 international participants, including staff from Nordic consulates and expatriates, joined a low-carbon cycling event in Shanghai's Pudong district on May 24. The event aimed to promote climate protection and sustainable living while fostering cross-cultural exchange.
Nordic countries lead the latest World Happiness Report, with Finland, Iceland, Denmark, and Sweden in top positions. Germany ranks seventeenth. The article speculates if car brands like Volvo and Ikea, selling a lifestyle of well-being with natural materials and wood decor, contribute to this happiness.
The 3rd India-Nordic Summit, attended by PM Modi, resulted in eight key outcomes focusing on green growth, innovation, defense, and climate cooperation. Ties were upgraded to a strategic green partnership, with emphasis on trade, clean energy, Arctic research, STEM, 6G, blue economy, talent mobility, and defense.
The 3rd Nordic-Indian Summit in Oslo saw Nordic leaders and Indian PM Modi discuss trade, energy, climate change, and geopolitics. Agreements with the EU and EFTA aim to boost cooperation in green tech, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
Iceland PM Kristrún Frostadóttir praised the word 'Sambandh' at the India-Nordic Summit, echoing PM Modi's use of the term to signify connection and closeness between India and Nordic nations. The summit focused on sustainability and technology.
India and Nordic nations are entering a new 'golden era' of relations following new trade agreements, including the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement. Bilateral trade has quadrupled in a decade, with Nordic investments in India surging 200%. The countries will deepen cooperation in green technology, innovation, and digitalization.
India and five Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Denmark) meet in Oslo to enhance strategic and trade ties, focusing on technology, green transition, energy security, and geopolitical issues like the Ukraine war.
India's state-run fuel retailers increased petrol and diesel prices by approximately 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, the second hike in less than a week. This follows a four-year freeze, attributed to the US-Iran conflict impacting global oil prices. The increases coincide with a severe heatwave across northern and central India.
Stockholm is launching its first publicly run sauna in Hornstull, aiming to provide accessible "sauna for all" amid high demand and long waiting lists for private venues. The pilot project, costing 5.5m SEK, is part of a broader strategy to open up the city's waterfronts.
Atech, a Danish hardware startup, secures $800,000 in pre-seed funding from investors including Lovable, a16z Scout Fund, Sequoia Scout Fund, and Nordic Makers, to develop 'vibe coding' for democratized hardware prototyping.
The Finnish president thinks that the most important thing is the coordination of all actions among Europeans, especially between the E5 countries, and the Nordic and Baltic states on the border
Reporters Without Borders released its 2026 World Press Freedom Index, with Norway continuing its decade-long run at the top. Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Estonia join Norway in the top 10, making the Nordic region the only green (freest) area on the global map. However, for the first time in the index's history, over half of world's countries fall into 'difficult' or 'very serious' categories, with average scores at their lowest in 25 years. The US fell seven spots to 64th place, behind Ukraine, Namibia, and Costa Rica, with RSF citing President Trump's 'systematic weaponisation of state institutions' against journalists.
Britain and nine other north European nations have signed a statement of intent to create a new multinational maritime force outside NATO, to be commanded from London and operational by 2029. The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force includes the Netherlands, all five Nordic nations and the three Baltic states. The announcement comes as the British naval chief claimed Russian incursions into European waters have jumped by almost a third in two years, with Moscow deploying frigates to escort oil tankers after Prime Minister Keir Starmer threatened to seize them.
First Sea Lord Gwyn Jenkins signs declaration of intent with counterparts from Nordic, Baltic and other Joint Expeditionary Force countries.
