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Finland Plans Night Driving Ban for 17-Year-Olds to Improve Road Safety

Europe · Finland

Finland Plans Night Driving Ban for 17-Year-Olds to Improve Road Safety

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing a legislative amendment to ban 17-year-olds from driving cars between midnight and 5am. The proposed restriction targets drivers holding a category B licence, covering passenger vehicles. Although the legal driving age in Finland is 18, a 2018 reform allowed 17-year-olds to obtain licences under eased conditions. The change removed the requirement for a "compelling" reason, replacin…See the Story

Denmark in Frugal Four: Country quits group to prioritise Europe

Mette Frederiksen · Iceland

Denmark in Frugal Four: Country quits group to prioritise Europe

Coverage: 2 sources

Denmark has left its participation with the Frugal Four and has announced the country’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, to prioritize the rearming of Europe. Denmark has announced that it is embracing a “more flexible” attitude towards the EU’s seven-year budget to rearm Europe against Russia. Frederiksen explained to the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, “As Danes, we will always be tough in the negotiations on the budget…See the Story

Tourism in Norway: Tourist Tax to Be Introduced Due to Rising Visitor Numbers

Tourism in Norway: Tourist Tax to Be Introduced Due to Rising Visitor Numbers

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Norway is to introduce a new tourist tax due to concerns about the rising number of visitors to the Nordic country. The approved tax allows districts to introduce a 3 percent tax on overnight stays in areas most likely affected by tourism. Districts can add these taxes at their discretion and adjust the amount based on seasons. It was noted that these taxes will be used to improve tourism infrastructure projects, benefiting tourists and Norwegia…See the Story

Iceland’s F-Roads: What You Need to Know Before Driving into the Highlands

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

As summer approaches, so does the season for highland adventures in Iceland. If you dream of exploring remote lava fields, glacial rivers, and vast valleys off the beaten path, the country’s rugged F-roads provide access to its wildest and most untouched landscapes. However, there’s an essential requirement: you can’t just hop into any rental car and hit the road. F-roads differ significantly from other roads in Iceland, and you’ll need a suitab…Iceland · Iceland Read Article

Three Norwegian Ski Jumping Officials Let Go over Cheating Accusations

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

It was announced by the Norwegian Ski Federation that three ski jumping officials have been let go over cheating accusations of modifying skiing equipment. The three officials accused are coach Magnus Brevig, his assistant Thomas Lobben, and staff member Adrian Livelten. They are suspected of modifying the suits of Norwegian athletes, which would provide an unfair advantage over other athletes. Norwegian media noted that Livelten and Brevig were…Norway · Norway See the Story

Alvotech Begins Trading on Nasdaq Stockholm, Expands Nordic Presence

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Alvotech, the Icelandic biopharmaceutical company specialising in developing and manufacturing biosimilar medicines, began trading today on Nasdaq Sto...Stock Markets · Sweden See the Story

Agreement to expand cooperation in agriculture signed between Denmark and Ukraine

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A new agreement has been signed between Denmark and Ukraine that expands the cooperation between the two countries for agriculture, fisheries, and foo...Agriculture · Iceland Read Article

Pipar\TBWA Backs AI Startup Aida.Social in their Expansion Push

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Icelandic creative agency Pipar\TBWA has taken a notable step into the world of AI-driven marketing, confirming its investment in Norwegian-British te...Startups · Iceland Read Article

New Oil and Gas Exploration Licensing Round Agreed upon by Norway

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Norwegian parliament has ordered the country’s government to begin a new oil and gas exploration licensing round, which will allow for an increase...Jens Stoltenberg · Norway See the Story

Reykjavík University EMBA Team Wins Global Negotiation Championship in Cape Town

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

An Executive MBA (EMBA) team from Reykjavík University has made Iceland proud by claiming first place at The Negotiation Challenge (TNC) 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious international negotiation competitions. The event took place this past weekend in Cape Town, South Africa. It brought together top student negotiators from elite universities worldwide, including Yale, Columbia, and the University of Cape Town. The Reykjavík University …Cape Town · Cape Town Read Article

Roskilde Festival in Denmark: Festival announces full lineup for 2025

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The popular Roskilde Festival in Denmark has announced the full lineup for 2025, including performances from musical heavyweights Nine Inch Nails, Charlie XCX, Deftones, and Stormzy. The annual festival takes place between 28th June and 5th July in the Danish town Roskilde, 30km from Copenhagen on the island Zealand. The festival attracts over 100k music lovers and partygoers, with 185 artists performing across seven days. The 2025 edition of th…Iceland · Iceland Read Article

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