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Iceland: Icelandic football star Kolbeinn Sigþórsson arrested after rambunctious night in Sweden

NordenBladet – It seems Icelandic footballer Kolbeinn Sigþórsson was partying too hard and landed himself behind bars in Sweden after a rowdy night out. According to Swedish newspaper Expressen, one player in the Swedish league was arrested last night. They

Sweden: Helgeandsholmen island in central Stockholm – home of the Riksdag Building and the Museum of Medieval Stockholm

NordenBladet – Helgeandsholmen is a small island in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is located north of Stadsholmen, and east of Strömsborg, with which, together with Riddarholmen, it forms Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm. Helgeandsholmen contains the Riksdag Building

SWEDEN´s climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg turns down Nordic Council´s environmental award and prize money

NordenBladet – Greta Thunberg, who became known worldwide for her weekly climate strikes, has decided to decline the Nordic Council’s environmental award and 350,000 Danish kroner (US$52,042) in prize money. The Swedish teen climate change activist rejected the recognition in

Swedes use 770 million plastic bags per year: NOW Sweden set to tax plastic carrier bags – here’s how much you’ll have to pay

NordenBladet – A new tax on plastic carrier bags could see your Swedish grocery bill increase sharply. In order to get to grips with increasing plastic waste, the government has proposed a new tax which could double the price of

People in Sweden are taking fewer domestic flights

NordenBladet – The number of passengers taking domestic flights in Sweden has fallen by eight percent so far this year, but airlines hope they can reverse the trend by working on sustainability. There are several possible reasons behind the reduced

Estonia: Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Enn Eesmaa is meeting his Nordic and Baltic counterparts in Sweden

NordenBladet — The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Enn Eesmaa is taking part in the meeting of the chairmen of the foreign affairs committees of the Nordic Countries and Baltic States (NB 8) in Stockholm. Their discussions will focus

New Estonian ambassador to Sweden presented credentials to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

NordenBladet – Estonia’s new ambassador to Sweden, Margus Kolga, presented his credentials to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on Thursday. The King and ambassador confirmed the good relations between the two countries and discussed Swedish-Estonian history. Kolga thanked the

Sweden: Nordic Festival Best of Norden celebrates Nordic culture the 28th-29th of October

NordenBladet – At the festival Best of Norden, that celebrates Nordic culture and the Nordic Councils Prizes, the nominated films will be screened with english subtitles. A unique chance to see the very best nordic films of today on the

Estonia: National Defence Committee delegation participates in the security forum of Defence Committees in Sweden

NordenBladet — Chairman of the National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Andres Metsoja and member of the Committee Johannes Kert attend the security forum of the national defence committees of the parliaments of the Baltic States and

Sweden: Princess Madeleine’s husband Chris O’Neill misses National Day festivities

NordenBladet – Christopher O’Neill, the husband of Princess Madeleine of Sweden, has not been able to participate in the National Day* festivities in Sweden today. The father of three was scheduled to attend this year’s celebrations but had to cancel

Sweden: Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar of Sweden wish everyone a happy National Day!

NordenBladet – Today festivities all over Sweden are taking place as the country celebrates Nationaldagen or its National Day*. Of course, the Swedish Royal Family is out in full force to join in the celebrations. Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden comments on Baby Sussex

NordenBladet – Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden are currently on a three-day visit to Vietnam. Day one, 6 May was spent in Hanoi. It was there that Crown Princess Victoria was told of the British royal baby

Sweden: Crown Princess Victoria opens Baltic Sea Science Center

NordenBladet – Yesterday Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden opened the Baltic Sea Science Centre in Stockholm’s Skansen Museum where she was welcomed by Anna Björn, Head of Unit at Skansen’s Zoological Department and the Baltic Sea Science Center. The day

King and Queen of Sweden to make State Visit to Ireland

NordenBladet – It has been announced from Stockholm that the Swedish King and Queen will pay a State Visit to Ireland next month at the invitation of the Irish President, Michael D Higgins. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia

Sweden: Illness forces Prince Daniel to cancel events

NordenBladet – The Royal Court confirmed to Swedish media late Wednesday evening that Prince Daniel is sick and has to cancel several events. On Tuesday, Prince Daniel attended his annual entrepreneurial day, and he seemed in good health. On Wednesday,

Sweden: Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attended the launch of the Pep Report

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attended the launch of the Pep Report on Wednesday in Stockholm, which saw the results of a survey of 11,000 young people in Sweden – questioning their physical activity and approach to health –

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Faroe Islands – WONDERFUL TRAVEL DESTINATION for bird watchers and photography fans
November 17, 2019
NordenBladet – In the midst of the stormy flow of the Atlantic Ocean there is the Faroe Archipelago consisting of 18 islands. The total area …
Estonia: The Riigikogu did not support the motion of no confidence in Minister of Rural Affairs Mart Järvik
November 16, 2019
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu discussed the motion of no confidence in the Minister of Rural Affairs Mart Järvik, which Kaja Kallas had …
Estonia: The Riigikogu appointed Toomast and Reitelmann members of the delegation to PACE
November 14, 2019
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu appointed Urmas Reitelmann a member of the Estonian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe …
Estonia: Kiik replied to the interpellation concerning psycho-social support in crises
November 13, 2019
NordenBladet — The Minister of Social Affairs Tanel Kiik replied to the interpellation concerning psycho-social support in crises (No. 6), submitted by members of the …
Estonia: 2018 Report of the European Court of Auditors is presented to the Riigikogu Committees
November 11, 2019
NordenBladet — Today at 2 p.m., Member of the European Court of Auditors Juhan Parts will give an overview of the 2018 annual report of …
Estonia: Loone became head of the Estonian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
November 9, 2019
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu passed a Resolution on an amendment to the membership of the Estonian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Head of the …
Estonia: Bill on Amendments to the Bank of Estonia (Eesti Pank) Act passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
November 7, 2019
NordenBladet — The Bill will specify the formation of the membership of the Supervisory Board of the Bank of Estonia, and the requirements for members …
Estonia: Taavi Aas replied to the interpellation concerning the financing of road construction
November 7, 2019
NordenBladet — The Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Taavi Aas replied to the interpellation concerning the financing of road construction (No. 4), submitted by …
Island: Bankrupt WOW Air To Relaunch As PLAY
November 5, 2019
NordenBladet – WOW air is rising from the ashes once again, but this time with a firm plan in place for its relaunch. At a …
Stockholm´s museums: The Medieval Museum – tourist info, guides, pictures and videos (FREE ADMISSION!)
November 5, 2019
NordenBladet – The Medieval Museum is situated on the Helgeandsholmen island between the Royal Palace and the Opera. Entrance under Stockholm’s oldest stone bridge Norrbro. …
Sweden: Helgeandsholmen island in central Stockholm – home of the Riksdag Building and the Museum of Medieval Stockholm
November 1, 2019
NordenBladet – Helgeandsholmen is a small island in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is located north of Stadsholmen, and east of Strömsborg, with which, together with …
GALLERY & WINNERS: Nordic Council’s festive awards gala in Stockholm concert hall
October 30, 2019
NordenBladet – Yesterday evening, on Tuesday 29 October 2019 awards were handed out in Sweden in Stockholm’s concert hall (Stockholms konserthus, Hötorget 8) at a …
Iceland: Gyða Valtýsdóttir won the Nordic Council Music Prize 2019
October 30, 2019
NordenBladet – Icelandic performer and multi-instrumentalist Gyða Valtýsdóttir (also known as Kría Brekkan) was awarded the 2019 Nordic Council Music Award at a formal ceremony …
SWEDEN´s climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg turns down Nordic Council´s environmental award and prize money
October 30, 2019
NordenBladet – Greta Thunberg, who became known worldwide for her weekly climate strikes, has decided to decline the Nordic Council’s environmental award and 350,000 Danish …
Icelandic novelist Arnaldur Indriðason has a new book “Better Change His Name” coming out in Iceland
October 28, 2019
NordenBladet – Icelandic crime novelist Arnaldur Indriðason (58) has a new book coming out in Iceland on Friday. It’s his 23rd in as many years. …
25th anniversary of Åland’s Statistical Bureau (22 November, 2019 – Sälskärs Auditorium, Lagtinget, Åland)
October 27, 2019
NordenBladet – Nordregio will join Åland’s Statistical Bureau for the celebration of their 25th anniversary. What does Åland’s journey look like in the future? What …
A Sustainable policy hub for rural actors – SHERPA
October 27, 2019
NordenBladet – New participatory EU hub for contributing to shaping future policies and research for rural areas was launched in Bruxelles in October. One of …
Atlas of population, society and economy in the Arctic
October 27, 2019
NordenBladet – The Atlas of Population, Society and Economy in the Arctic provides an in-depth overview of the changes that are affecting populations in the …
Nordic Population in 2040 – Executive summary
October 27, 2019
NordenBladet – How strong is the urbazination trend in the Nordics in the long haul? Will the rural areas be depopulated by 2040? This is …
Estonia: Põlluaas to his colleagues in the PACE: We must demand that Russia respects human rights
October 24, 2019
NordenBladet — The President of the Riigikogu Henn Põlluaas spoke at the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council …
Estonia: The Riigikogu granted postponement to holders of UK driver’s licence in the event of Brexit
October 23, 2019
NordenBladet — Today, the Riigikogu passed an Act that allows holders of UK driving licences to drive on Estonian roads for one year after Brexit. …
North Norway’s polar night is about to begin! ALL THE FACTS you need to know about the ‘dark time’ above the Arctic Circle in Norway
October 22, 2019
NordenBladet – North Norway’s polar night* is about to begin. In late November, the sun will set in Tromsø and won’t be seen again until …
Swedes use 770 million plastic bags per year: NOW Sweden set to tax plastic carrier bags – here’s how much you’ll have to pay
October 22, 2019
NordenBladet – A new tax on plastic carrier bags could see your Swedish grocery bill increase sharply. In order to get to grips with increasing …
People in Sweden are taking fewer domestic flights
October 22, 2019
NordenBladet – The number of passengers taking domestic flights in Sweden has fallen by eight percent so far this year, but airlines hope they can …
Legal Affairs Committee wants to eliminate the barriers to investments into start-ups
October 22, 2019
NordenBladet — The Legal Affairs Committee decided today to initiate a Bill that would simplify the options of foreign investors to invest into Estonian start-ups, …
Riigikogu supported visa-free working holidays in Japan for young Estonian adults
October 22, 2019
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu ratified the Act on the Ratification of the Arrangements for Working Holidays between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and …
The Bill relating to the tax environment passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
October 22, 2019
NordenBladet — The Bill that will transpose the directive regulating the resolution of disputes arising in the application of international agreements eliminating double taxation of …
Agenda 2030 at the local level: What’s next? – A knowledge-sharing event for Nordic municipalities and regions
October 18, 2019
NordenBladet – Sustainable development is high on the agenda of the UN, country governments, businesses and numerous other actors. However, where a transformational 2030 Agenda …
Estonia: Bills relating to pension rise passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
October 17, 2019
NordenBladet — At today’s plenary sitting, the Riigikogu concluded the first reading of two Bills intended to additionally increase pensions in the coming year. The …
Estonia: Bill facilitating the curbing of the generation of greenhouse gases passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
October 16, 2019
NordenBladet — The Bill that will transpose into Estonian law the EU directive which aims to enhance cost-effective greenhouse gas emission reductions and low-carbon investments, …

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