Iceland

Record High May Temperatures in Greenland and Iceland Accelerate Ice Melt

In May, the month offered record temperatures in the North Atlantic. In Greenland, the ice melted 17 times faster than the average.

Norway Approves Consent Law Defining Non-Consensual Sex as Rape

Norway follows in Sweden's footsteps and introduces a consent law. A large majority in the parliament said yes to the proposal on Friday, which means that sex with a person who has not expressed their consent is rape.

King Carl XVI Gustaf Highlights Historic Role of Swedish NATO Battalion

Sweden and Latvia have a common history that stretches far back. When King Carl XVI Gustaf visited the Swedish battalion at NATO's multinational brigade, he emphasized that the soldiers are part of something historic.

Eurovision Winner JJ Hopes for Israel's Absence Next Year

The Eurovision winner JJ wishes that the contest is held without Israel's participation next year. He is also critical of the voting system.

Calls for Eurovision Cheating Probe Grow Amid Israel's Controversial Second Place

Israel's second place in the European Championship continues to be questioned due to the events in Gaza. More TV companies are now demanding that the EBU investigate cheating in the voting.

Iceland Central Bank Lowers Interest Rate to 7.5 Percent

Iceland's central bank, Sedlabanki, lowers the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 7.50 percent.

KAJ Reflects on Eurovision Journey After Securing Fourth Place

Everyone thought they would win - but a fourth place is nothing to be ashamed of. So reasons KAJ after the Eurovision final. What is nice is that the mark we leave in Eurovision is our best. We were so damn pleased when we got off the stage, says Jakob Norrgård.

Austria's JJ Wins Eurovision, Defeating Sweden's KAJ

It became no victory for the favorite-tipped KAJ. Austria's JJ wins the Eurovision and thereby deprives Sweden of its eighth victory in the competition. I'm completely exhausted, says JJ after the win.

Austria's JJ Wins Eurovision, Defeating Favorite KAJ

Austria's JJ wins Eurovision ahead of heavily tipped KAJ. Sweden is thereby denied its eighth victory in the competition and finishes fourth overall. I'm completely exhausted, says JJ after the win.

Sweden to Face Croatia in 2026 European Handball Championship Group Stage

Sweden's group stage opponents in the men's handball European Championship 2026 are clear. At home, they will face, among others, World Championship finalists Croatia in the battle for group victory.

KAJ Reaches Eurovision Final with "Bara bada bastu" Performance

KAJ has shown where the sauna should stand. The trio goes – just as expected – on to the final in Eurovision. So damn nice, says Jakob Norrgård after the advancement.

Trump's Influence on Global Elections: A Growing Phenomenon

Canada, Australia, and Romania. The Donald Trump phenomenon is affecting electoral processes in countries around the world. But the real "Trump effect" is about widespread denial and a completely new rhetoric, according to Kevin Casas-Zamora, who leads the intergovernmental democracy organization Idea.

57 Arrested in Major Baltic Sea Operation Seizing Stolen Boats and Cars

In total, 57 people have been arrested in a large Swedish-led operation against cross-border crime in the Baltic Sea region. A large quantity of bicycles, watches, cars and boats have been seized.

KAJ Faces Estonia and Netherlands in European Championship Semifinal

KAJ's biggest challenger in the semifinal of the European Championship is an Estonian parody of Italy and a Dutch song that is sung half in French. According to the odds, KAJ has a 95 percent chance of becoming one of the ten entries that will advance to the final.

Nordic Leaders Meet in Faroe Islands for Arctic Security Summit

The heads of government in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and Norway are gathering for a summit on security in the North Atlantic and the Arctic on Monday.

ECB Members Advocate for Interest Rate Cut in June

Kristersson Attends Oslo Talks Before Key Trump Summit

Ulf Kristersson is attending a dinner in Oslo tonight within the British-led defence cooperation JEF. The Prime Minister will prepare with Nordic colleagues for the next major summit with Donald Trump, in the Netherlands in June.

Anna Karin Eneström Named New Ambassador to South Africa

Eurovision's Top Spotify Hit: Sweden's KAJ Dominates Global Streams

Even before the European Championship gets underway in Basel next week, a global winner has emerged on Spotify. "Bara bada bastu" with KAJ has been streamed more than twice as much as the second on the list.

Iceland's President Highlights Strategic Importance in Global Affairs

The security cooperation between strategically important Iceland and Sweden was one of the main topics during President Halla Tómasdóttir's state visit. She emphasized the importance of good contacts with the USA, whose military presence is significant in Iceland, regardless of who leads the country.

Tiktok Confirms European Data Was Stored in China Amid EU Fine

Tiktok is fined in the EU at 530 million euros – nearly six billion Swedish kronor.

Mauri and Morberg Travel Show Unlikely to Return for Second Season

The undynamic duo Mauri Hermundsson and Per Morberg tried to make a travel program with warmth and love. Instead, "Mauri and Morberg – on a small journey" degenerated into a war between two sensitive individuals with control issues.