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How do Scandinavians feel about a multicultural Scandinavia in the future?
NordenBladet – Sweden was the first country to adopt an official policy of multiculturalism in Europe. In May 1975, a unanimous Swedish parliament passed an act on a new multiculturalist immigrant and ethnic minority policy put forward by the social
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Under current highest-level projections, almost one in three people in Sweden will be Muslim by 2050
NordenBladet – The report reveals a stark east-west divide, with the Muslim share of the populations in Germany, France, Austria and Belgium expected to be at least 18 per cent of the total populations by 2050 if high migration continues.
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What 2050 will look like | Fast Future Forecasts for 2050
NordenBladet – What will life be like in 2050? Read 87 predictions for 2050, a year that will see the world transform in big and small ways; this includes disruptions throughout our culture, technology, science, health and business sectors. It’s
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Tampere city center – East or west?
NordenBladet – East or west? Tampere is divided by the 18-metre high rapids of Tammerkoski that run from north to south between lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi. Many locals never actually change sides: if you were born on the east side,
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra to be godmother of ship, “Crown Prince Haakon”
NordenBladet – Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway will be the godmother of the brand new Norwegian research ship “Crown Prince Haakon.” This was announced on Friday by the Director of the Norwegian Polar Institute, Ole Arve Misund to the Norwegian
Read MoreCrown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary to take part in an official business visit to Rome
NordenBladet – The Danish Royal Court has released the programme for Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary’s official business visit to Rome, Italy from 6th November to 8th November. The tour will focus on solutions in health, climate change,
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Princess Marie of Denmark to attend International Stop Wasting Food dinner
NordenBladet – On November 13th, Princess Marie will be the guest of honour at a dinner hosted by the Stop Wasting Food Movement. The international Stop Wasting Food Dinner will be hosted by Selina Juul and the Ambassador of the
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Crown Prince Haakon of Norway attends the funeral of war hero, Joachim Rønneberg
NordenBladet – On Tuesday, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway attended the funeral of one of Norway’s greatest war heroes from the Second World War, Joachim Rønneberg. The funeral was held in clear, sunny weather in Aalesund in
Read MoreCrown Prince Haakon of Norway grateful for support regarding his wife’s illness
NordenBladet – Crown Prince Haakon has spoken out for the first time since it was announced that his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit is suffering from chronic pulmonary fibrosis. The Norwegian Crown Prince said that the couple has received a lot
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Norwegian Royal Family celebrate King Karl Johan with a series of lectures at Royal Palace
NordenBladet – This year marks 200 years since Karl Johan became King of Norway and Sweden. This has been celebrated with significant events in both nations, now separated from each other, each having its own royal house. Although, both King
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King Harald of Norway speaks openly about #MeToo and gender equality
NordenBladet – It was during the annual solemn parliament dinner, held at the Royal Palace yesterday, that King Harald of Norway spoke about both gender equality and the #MeToo movement. His Majesty spoke about the historical high gender equality in
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Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden attend Gen Pep Forum
NordenBladet – This week Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden were in Solna to attend a Gen Pep Forum at Karolinska Institutet. Organised by Generation Pep, the seminar and workshop brought together more than 800 representatives from politics,
Read MoreWould you forgo a glass of wine to protect the Arctic and our climate?
NordenBladet – It would cost passengers just the price of a glass of wine a day if cruise ships would stop burning highly polluting heavy fuel oil (HFO) in the fragile Arctic environment. That’s according to a new report (attached)from
Read MoreStrengthened safeguards against foreign influence on Danish elections and democracy
NordenBladet — The Government seeks to strengthen Danish resilience against foreign attempts to influence our democracy and society. Uncovering influence campaigns, a high level of preparedness and a closer dialogue with media and political parties on how to manage the
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