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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

Unlock Europe: New Passport Rules for Seamless Travel Across Schengen Region and Essential Tips for Tourists

# new passport guidelines launched for travelers in europe **key updates from spain, france, italy, portugal, greece, norway, switzerland, and iceland** in an effort to improve the travel experience for tourists, spain, france, italy, portugal, greece, norway, switzerland, and iceland have introduced new passport regulations that will affect entry into the schengen area

Unlocking Lofoten: Norway's Arctic Oasis of Adventure and Beauty

# lofoten, norway: an adventurer’s paradise in the arctic **a hidden gem in the arctic circle** lofoten, an archipelago nestled above the arctic circle in norway, offers a unique blend of stunning natural beauty and outdoor adventure

Norway's New 3% Tourist Tax: A Strategic Move to Sustain Its Natural Wonders Amidst Rising Visitor Numbers

# norway proposes 3% tourist tax as visitor numbers soar **by david nikel** norway is considering implementing a new tourist tax in response to record-breaking visitor numbers that have put considerable strain on its rural landscapes and communities

Unearthing History: Greenland's White Gold Documentary Provokes a Reckoning of Denmark's Colonial Past

# greenland documentary sparks debate on danish colonial history a recent documentary titled “grønlands hvide guld” (greenland’s white gold) has ignited discussions about denmark's colonial past, particularly its exploitation of the cryolite mine in southern greenland

Lithuania Strengthens Defense with New Military Facilities at the Russian Border

# lithuania plans to build military facilities near russia-belarus border **jakarta, idn times** – on april 11, 2025, lithuania announced plans to construct several new military facilities within its territory

Sweden's Shocking Arrest: Uyghur Leader Detained for Alleged Spying for China Amid Growing Concerns of Transnational Repression

**sweden arrests senior uyghur representative on espionage charges** *stockholm, sweden – april 10, 2025* swedish authorities have arrested an ethnic uyghur man residing in stockholm on suspicion of espionage for china, according to information released by the country's prosecutors

Будущее монет в Латвии: Сохранятся ли 1- и 2-центовые монеты?

### will latvia continue to use 1 and 2 cent coins? **latvia's currency debate continues** as discussions regarding the use of small denomination coins continue, latvia remains firm in its decision to keep the 1 and 2 cent coins for the time being

Transformative Lessons from a Year in Finland: Discovering Happiness, Resilience, and Community

# living in finland: a year of transformation and perspective shift **by wesley mercer, april 12, 2025** spending a year in finland, often hailed as the world’s happiest country, proved to be a profound experience that reshaped my views on life and happiness

Essential Guide to New Passport Rules for Seamless Travel in Europe: What Tourists Must Know!

# new passport rules for tourists visiting spain, france, italy, portugal, greece, norway, switzerland, and iceland in a bid to enhance travel efficiency across the schengen area, spain, france, italy, portugal, greece, norway, switzerland, and iceland have announced new passport regulations for tourists

A Day of Reckoning: Could Russia Seek a Ceasefire with the U.S. on Victory Day?

**russia may seek ceasefire deal with us on may 9, according to estonian defense minister** *brussels – april 11, 2025* estonian defense minister hanno pevkur has suggested that russia may attempt to negotiate a ceasefire with the united states around may 9, a date that holds significant cultural importance for russia as it commemorates its victory in world war ii

Norway's EU Dilemma: Navigating Security, Economy, and Membership in a Changing World

**norway considers closer ties with the eu amid changing global dynamics** *published: april 11, 2025* as global geopolitical dynamics shift, norway is reevaluating its longstanding position outside the european union (eu)

Norway's Wealth Fund Backs Monte dei Paschi's Bold Bid for Mediobanca: A Game-Changer in Financial Mergers

**norway's wealth fund supports monte dei paschi's share issue for mediobanca acquisition** *by reuters* **milan, april 12, 2025** – norges bank investment management (nbim), the entity managing norway’s sovereign wealth fund, has announced its support for monte dei paschi di siena’s (mps) proposed share issue

ATP Strengthens Evaluation Panel with Academics from Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund

# atp selects academics with norway swf credentials for evaluation panel **copenhagen, denmark – april 11, 2025** – the danish pension fund atp has appointed a new evaluation panel comprised of academics with backgrounds in norway’s sovereign wealth fund (swf)

KAJ's Triumph: Revitalizing Swedish Culture in Finland through Eurovision Magic

# kaj's victory and the renaissance of swedish culture in finland **by ulla rajala** *april 1, 2025* the victory of kaj at melodifestivalen 2025 marks a significant milestone for swedish culture in finland

Lennart Meri: The Visionary Leader Who Shaped Modern Estonia

### lennart meri: a legacy of leadership and culture in estonia **introduction** lennart meri, a prominent estonian statesman, poet, filmmaker, and diplomat, served as the president of estonia from 1992 to 2001