Sweden is confronting a demographic problem that’s starting to look less abstract and more urgent. A government-appointed inquiry has released its first findings on the country’s falling birth rate, warning that fewer children today could strain the welfare system and slow economic[...]
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Denmark is planning on severe social media restrictions for young people. Here’s how
Countries are beginning to test how far they’re willing to go to shield young people from the pressures of social media, and Denmark is preparing one of the strongest measures yet. Building on Australia’s new under-16 ban, Danish leaders are pushing a[...]
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Mosquitoes have just been found in Iceland for the first time. It’s more alarming than it sounds
For the first time in recorded history, mosquitoes have arrived in Iceland — a country once famous for being bug-free. The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes this month marks more than an entomological curiosity; it’s a signal of a warming world[...]
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‘Echoes’ of Nordic art and tradition across the U.S.
Across the Upper Midwest, echoes of Nordic tradition are being reshaped by modern hands. Nordic Echoes — Tradition in Contemporary Art gathers blacksmiths, weavers, and woodworkers whose roots stretch back to Scandinavia but whose voices belong unmistakably to this region. Curator Sally[...]
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Denmark weighs NATO Article 4 after more suspicious drone incursions
Denmark is weighing whether to trigger NATO’s Article 4 after a string of mysterious drone incursions forced the closure of Aalborg Airport and raised alarms near key air bases. Defense officials say the activity looks systematic and professional, though no culprit has[...]
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Denmark summons U.S. envoy over claims of interference in Greenland
Denmark is demanding answers after reports that Americans tied to Donald Trump have been running covert influence campaigns in Greenland. The claims, aired by Denmark’s national broadcaster, allege efforts to cultivate pro-U.S. contacts and highlight divisions between Greenland and Denmark. Copenhagen summoned[...]
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Proposals for two hydrogen pipelines — a first for Sweden
Sweden is taking a major step toward a hydrogen-powered future. The country’s grid operator, Svenska Kraftnät, has proposed building its first two large hydrogen pipelines within the next decade. One would stretch 130 kilometers between Skellefteå and Luleå, while a smaller line[...]
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Historian uncovers forgotten lives of North Dakota’s Norwegian ancestors
If you’ve ever stumbled over the names of your great-grandparents, you’re in good company — most Americans can’t recall them all. For Mandan native Johan Stenslie, that’s a problem worth solving. Now based in Bergen, Norway, he helps clients retrace their family[...]
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Children Of Nature: Norse Paganism’s Comeback
Walk through Reykjavik today and you’ll spot Viking-themed hot dog stands, meet people named after Norse gods, and hear stories about elves living in local rock formations. It might seem like tourist kitsch, but something deeper is happening here. In Iceland—and across[...]
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Finland bans Russians, Belarusians from buying property over security concerns
Finland is drawing a firm line to protect its national security, enacting a new law that bans Russian and Belarusian citizens from buying real estate. The move reflects growing tensions in the region and a shift toward broader, more decisive action since[...]
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Syltet rabarbramiks (Pickled Rhubarb Relish)
Rhubarb season doesn’t have to mean pie—at least not every time. In this bold and beautifully tart recipe, rhubarb takes a savory turn, pairing with balsamic vinegar, fennel, and purple basil to become a Nordic-inspired relish that’s equal parts punchy and poetic.[...]
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‘Everything tells a story’: Scandinavian Heritage House in Minot holds centuries worth of history
Tucked beside the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot is a quiet house with a loud story. Once a family home, the Heritage House now stands as a tribute to 200 years of Norwegian immigration to America. Every corner holds a piece of[...]
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Denmark Let Amateurs Dig for Treasure—And It Paid Off
A tinned fish lid. That’s what Ole Ginnerup Schytz thought he’d found. Turns out, it was a 1,500-year-old gold medallion bearing the oldest known reference to Odin, Norse god of war. His accidental discovery in a Danish barley field helped rewrite the[...]
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First Norwegian astronaut in space
Norway has a new kind of explorer. Jannicke Mikkelsen etched her name in history as the first astronaut with only Norwegian citizenship to reach space, commanding the private SpaceX Fram2 mission. The journey wasn’t just orbital; it soared over both the North[...]
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Prime Minister on U.S. tariffs: ”Sweden is well-prepared”
Sweden’s prime minister isn’t mincing words: he regrets the U.S. decision to impose new tariffs, but says his country is ready. As President Trump’s 20% tariff on European goods heads into effect April 9, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is signaling calm and[...]
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Flatanger Fiskegryte, a taste of Trøndelag
There’s something grounding about a recipe that comes with a coastline. This fish casserole, shared straight from a family cabin in Norway’s Flatanger archipelago, is more than comfort food—it’s a slice of place. With cod caught in the winter winds and vegetables[...]