Iceland: North Iceland sees a rise in seal numbers
NordenBladet — According to RÚV, the number of seals residing on the Vatnsnes and Heggstaðanes peninsulas in the North of Iceland has risen since...
Iceland: Eruption sputters but the show isn’t over yet
NordenBladet — After a brief decrease in activity the eruption at Fagradalsfjall has resumed releasing a stream of lava.
Geologists at the University of Iceland...
Iceland: Visitors seem to have a hard time staying off the lava
NordenBladet — A pair of French tourists were spotted Thursday evening on top of the still-warm lava of the Fagradalsfjall eruption, using the glowing...
Finland: Changes to restrictions on entry at external borders
NordenBladet — Changes are being made to the restrictions on external border traffic based on COVID-19 incidence rates, as the epidemic continues to spread...
Health security at Finland’s borders: List of low-risk countries as of 9 August
NordenBladet — The Government has approved an amendment to the decree allowing entry into Finland without the health security measures laid down in the...
Finland: New regional restrictions on food and beverage service businesses – Three regions and...
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree that restricts the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The...
Finland: COVID-19 vaccine to be offered to all 12–15-year-olds in Finland
NordenBladet — COVID-19 vaccines will now be offered to all children and young people aged 12–15. The Government amended the decree on voluntary COVID-19...
Finland: Olli-Pekka Rantala to continue as Director General of the Services Department, Laura Eiro...
NordenBladet — On 5 August 2021, the Government appointed Olli-Pekka Rantala, Master of Social Sciences, as Director of the Services Department and Laura Eiro,...
Finland: Draft national programme on spent fuel and radioactive waste management and report on...
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, and the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority published...
Finland: The Ministry of Defence procures spare parts from Millog Oy
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to order spare parts for systems of the Army and for all services'...