In response to growing concerns over the global state of academic freedom, Norway has unveiled a new initiative aimed at attracting international researchers. The Research Council of Norway (Forskningsrådet) has
Over the past ten years, Norway has witnessed the closure of more than 100 bookstores, according to a recent survey conducted by Klassekampen based on data from the Bokhandlerforeningen (Norwegian
In a move that marks a major shift in Swedish administrative policy, the government has proposed a new law that would abolish secrecy rules between all public authorities. The aim
NorgesGruppen, one of Norway’s leading retail groups, has purchased ten Joker grocery stores following the bankruptcy of Lentusgruppen AS, the company previously operating 35 such outlets. The acquisition, which took
In a significant move toward regional defense integration, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Lithuania have announced plans to jointly procure several hundred CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, a Swedish-made armored vehicle produced
Two British fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea last week, in two separate incidents that highlight growing tensions between NATO and Russia in Northern Europe. According to
In a surprising turn against broader secularization trends, the Church of Sweden (Svenska kyrkan) is witnessing a notable surge in interest among young adults, particularly in the Linköpings stift (Linköping
A quirky Swedish pop tune is taking the internet by storm. “Chicken Banana”, created by the production group Crazy Music Channel, is climbing charts and racking up millions of views
Russia has begun constructing new military infrastructure along its 1,300 km border with Finland, in what Finnish defense officials believe is not a prelude to direct aggression but a strategic
Sweden and Finland are taking a major step toward strengthening their joint civil defense capabilities by developing a coordinated evacuation plan to be activated in the event of a severe