Air Greenland, Icelandair deal to boost Arctic travel links to Canada, Nordics
The Air Greenland codeshare agreement signed with Icelandair at the Arctic Circle Assembly this month will improve travel connections between
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Nordics
Nordics consider joint procurement of infantry fighting vehicle
Amid closer military ties in northern regions, discussions have now started between Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark on acquiring a
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Increase in Russia-Norway border crossings
Traffic was up 22,7% in July compared with June, despite Norway’s decision this spring to deny entry for Russian citizens
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Biden welcomes Finland to NATO, meets with Nordic leaders
By Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian And Jari Tanner President Joe Biden stood alongside Nordic leaders Thursday on the turf
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Nordic military cooperation takes shape with common uniforms
“We are strengthening our capability to do joint operations in peacetime, crisis and war,” says Norwegian Major General Lars Lervik.
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Nordic countries considering joint vaccine production
After the delays in waiting for the Covid-19 vaccine last year, Sweden and its Nordic neighbours are now looking into
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Cold weather perfect to pioneer electric aviation says Finnair
The Swedish-developed 19-seater ES-19 electric aircraft for short-haul routes could be ready for take-off with passengers by 2026. With zero-emissions,
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Nordics concerned over COVID-19 spread in Sweden
Norway and Finland are looking at opening their borders for the tourist season and are said to be considering retaining
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Sweden’s opposition Liberal Party calls for new Defence Committee discussions
Sweden’s opposition Liberal Party has called on the government to call in a new session of the Defence Committee, a
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Sweden’s government pledges more money for defense
In the wake of a naval hunt for a suspected foreign vessel in Swedish waters, the government’s proposed budget called
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Austerity expected after Swedish election
Sweden is still in a slump, says the National Institute of Economic Research (NIER). Unemployment is still high, and NIER
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