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Norway’s Arctic Border: History and Modern Geopolitics

Centuries ago, the far north of Scandinavia had no clear national boundaries. The region was sparsely populated by the Sámi people, who at times paid taxes to multiple kingdoms in overlapping “no man’s land” zones. As early as 1326, Norway and the Republic of Novgorod (medieval Russia) signed the Treaty of Novgorod to divide their spheres of influence in the Arctic, determining which Sámi communities would pay tribute to which realm.

December 16, 2025

Norway's Bold Support: $938 Million Commitment to Train Ukrainian Brigade Amid Ongoing Conflict

**norway allocates $938 million for training of ukrainian brigade** on april 11th, norway's defense minister, tore o

Essential Passport Changes for Travelers: What You Need to Know Before Visiting Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland

# new passport rules introduced by select european countries for seamless travel **april 12, 2025** in a strategic move to enhance travel efficiency across europe, spain, france, italy, portugal, greece, norway, switzerland, and iceland have announced new passport regulations aimed at ensuring smooth border entry for tourists

A Sparkling Debut: Princess Ingrid Alexandra Shines at Norway's State Banquet with Regal Elegance

**princess ingrid alexandra makes tiara debut at state banquet in norway** *april 15, 2025* princess ingrid alexandra of norway made her dazzling tiara debut during a state banquet held on april 8, 2025, at the royal palace in oslo

Spring Break Turned Sour: US College Students Face Assault Charges in Denmark After Uber Dispute

### american college students detained in denmark following uber dispute **copenhagen, denmark –** two american college students vacationing in copenhagen for spring break have been arrested and charged with assault following a dispute with an uber driver

Norway Extends Zero Emissions Deadline for Cruise Ships to 2032: A Major Step Towards Sustainable Tourism

**norway extends zero emissions deadline for cruise ships to 2032** *april 14, 2025 — the norwegian maritime authority has announced significant changes to emissions regulations in the country's heritage fjords, highlighting a continued commitment to environmental sustainability within the cruise industry

Dismantling the Illusion: The Alarming Rise of Gang Crime in Sweden's Multicultural Landscape

# how sweden’s multicultural dream went fatally wrong ## a surge in gang violence sweden, once celebrated for its peace and prosperity, finds itself grappling with an unprecedented wave of gang violence

Lithuania's Café Culture Faces Decline: Rising Prices Push Patrons Away

# decline in café visits in lithuania amid rising prices, survey shows a recent survey indicates that many people in lithuania are opting to avoid eating out at cafés and restaurants due to significant price increases

Erosion on the Edge: The Perilous Fate of Western Latvia's Coastal Communities

**coastal erosion threatens communities in western latvia** *april 14, 2025 - by juri rescheto, dw riga bureau chief* in recent years, coastal erosion has intensified in western latvia, leading to significant challenges for local communities

Navigating Icebreaker Diplomacy: Canada and Finland's Strategic Moves to Win U.S. Contracts

**canada and finland pursue separate paths in ‘icebreaker diplomacy’ with the u

Norway Joins Global Movement: New Tourist Tax Aims to Combat Overtourism and Preserve Local Charm

# norway to implement new tourist tax amid global overtourism concerns in a significant move to mitigate the effects of overtourism and enhance local infrastructure, norway plans to introduce a new tourist tax

Norway's $940 Million Commitment: Training and Equipping Ukraine's Military for a Stronger Defense

**norway commits $940 million to strengthen ukrainian military capabilities** *oslo, norway—april 12, 2025* norway has stepped up its support for ukraine by pledging approximately 10 billion norwegian kroner, equivalent to about $937 million, aimed at training and equipping a ukrainian military brigade

Unearthing Power: The Massive Longhouse of Sem Reveals Norway's Ancient Rulers Before the Vikings

# archaeological discovery suggests power structures in norway preceded viking age ## significant find at sem, norway archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at a site in sem, eastern norway, where they excavated a longhouse believed to date back to the 3rd century

Navigating New Passport Regulations: What Travelers Must Know for Seamless Journeys Across Europe in 2025

**new passport requirements for travelers to schengen countries** in a recent initiative aimed at improving border control and travel efficiency, spain, france, italy, portugal, greece, norway, switzerland, and iceland have implemented new passport regulations for tourists

KAJ's Melodifestivalen Triumph: A Cultural Reawakening for Finnish Sweedish Heritage

# kaj's victory and the resurgence of swedish culture in finland **by ulla rajala, april 1, 2025** in a significant cultural moment for finland, the trio kaj has emerged victorious at the 2025 melodifestivalen with their song “bara bada bastu

Defending Cultural Connections: The Case for Princeton's Russian Language Program in Estonia

# the importance of preserving princeton's russian program in estonia **by william aepli ’26 and astor lu ’26** **published: march 7, 2025** in a recent opinion piece, veronika kitsul called for the discontinuation of princeton university’s russian language program in estonia, suggesting that the university should refrain from sponsoring any initiatives in post-soviet states