The Nordic region. In focus.
News, ideas and perspectives from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway and beyond.
Latest from the Nordics
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Northern Sweden to Lead Plans for Wartime Hospital Care
Four regions in northern Sweden will lead efforts to strengthen healthcare capacity in the event of war. They will be the first to develop joint plans, with Gotland and the…
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EU Backs ICC as Commissioner Dombrovskis Warns of Russian Threat
NEWSNORD ORIGINAL European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis said that the European Union stands in solidarity with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and is seeking ways to shield…
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Norway Moves to Curb AI Glasses Over Privacy Concerns
Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected public places over fears of covert recording. The proposal raises questions about…
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Finland Proposes Raising Minimum Retirement Age to 70
Finland’s Ministry of Finance has proposed gradually raising the minimum retirement age to 70 from 2032, as part of recommendations for the…
Business & Innovation
Companies, startups, technology and AI.
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Climate & Sustainability
Environment, energy and the green transition.
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Education & Research
Schools, universities, research and lifelong learning across the Nordic region.
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Geopolitics
Nordic foreign policy, international relations, defence, security and geopolitical developments.
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EU Backs ICC as Commissioner Dombrovskis Warns of Russian Threat
NEWSNORD ORIGINAL European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis said that the European Union stands in solidarity with the International Criminal…
Politics & Society
Public policy, diplomacy, social issues and governance.
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Northern Sweden to Lead Plans for Wartime Hospital Care
Four regions in northern Sweden will lead efforts to strengthen healthcare capacity in the event of war. They will be the first…
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Norway Moves to Curb AI Glasses Over Privacy Concerns
Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected public places over fears of covert recording. The proposal raises questions about…
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Finland Proposes Raising Minimum Retirement Age to 70
Finland’s Ministry of Finance has proposed gradually raising the minimum retirement age to 70 from 2032, as part of recommendations for the…
Security & Defence
Defence policy, military preparedness and civil protection across the Nordic region.
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Technology & AI
Technology, artificial intelligence and their impact on work and life across the Nordics.
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