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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A Happy Life in the Northern Happiest Country in the World: We Tried It for Ourselves

The article discusses the challenges faced in accessing certain online content in the context of enjoying a happy life in Northern Europe, regarded as the happiest region.

Mar 21 • 04:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvia has one of the lowest preterm birth rates in Europe. What are we doing right?

Latvia maintains a low preterm birth rate of 5.5%, comparable to Northern European countries, attributed to consistent research and healthcare measures.

Mar 19 • 13:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Significant Recognition for Helsinki-Vantaa

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has been named the best airport in Northern Europe for the tenth time, according to a statement from Finavia.

Mar 19 • 11:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvia has risen three positions in the World Happiness Index but falls behind Lithuania and Estonia

Latvia has improved its position in the World Happiness Index by three places, ranking significantly high in social support but lagging behind its Baltic neighbors.

Mar 19 • 07:55 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The new energy crisis threatens the cohesion of Europe – The hidden allure of Russian gas

The article discusses the emerging energy crisis in the EU, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, highlighting the division between Northern and Southern member states.

Mar 17 • 04:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Then the sun gives us vitamin D - 15 minutes may be enough

A report on the importance of sunlight for vitamin D production, especially in northern Europe as spring approaches.

Mar 16 • 07:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A fund for state finance distribution in sports will be established in Latvia. How such funds are organized elsewhere in Northern Europe

Latvia is set to establish a state sports fund with its financing sources and structure to be determined in the development process, following examples from neighboring countries like Estonia, Lithuania, and Finland.

Mar 16 • 05:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Trial for illegal bear hunting

A man from Southern Norway and five others face up to four years in prison for illegally shooting a female bear and one of her cubs in Sweden in 2023.

Mar 16 • 04:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Then the sun gives us vitamin D – 15 minutes may be enough

The article discusses the essential role of sunlight in vitamin D production, highlighting that as of now, many in Northern Europe are experiencing low levels of this vital nutrient due to the sun's position.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

The infamous gang is now in Finland

The notorious Satan's Choice motorcycle gang has reportedly arrived in Finland, establishing a presence as SCMC Helsinki and marking its intent to represent Northern Europe.

Mar 13 • 16:05 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Greatest Pride in Poland. How "Balticovo" Expands Exports from the Czech Republic to New Zealand

Balticovo, a leading egg producer in Northern Europe, has achieved unicorn status by producing over a billion eggs annually and is now expanding its export markets globally.

Mar 13 • 02:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

BGS continues cooperation with Ryanair: will supply fuel to six European airports

BGS has renewed its agreements to supply fuel for Ryanair flights at six airports in Northern and Central Europe.

Mar 12 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

POWERFUL: The small Estonian island teamed up with an Indian giant: 'The goal is to create something the world has never seen before!'

Viirelaid, a small island in Estonia, is partnering with Indian giant BigWater to transform into Northern Europe's first carbon-negative, renewable energy community.

Mar 12 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Russia threatens Finland again: "They will be in our crosshairs"

A Russian politician warns Finland of severe consequences if it allows nuclear weapons on its territory amid ongoing discussions in Finland about possibly changing its nuclear energy laws.

Mar 11 • 18:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Expert: Sweden can take the lead in nuclear weapons in the Nordics

An expert suggests that Sweden could lead the way in developing nuclear weapons in Northern Europe as part of a broader European military strategy.

Mar 8 • 10:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia is preparing a joint plan with Northern European allies for the evacuation of civilians in case of a crisis

Ten Northern European countries, including Estonia, have agreed to draft joint plans for cross-border evacuations of civilians in the event of a potential crisis or military conflict.

Mar 5 • 12:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Northern European nations will create joint evacuation plans after Ukraine

Ten northern European countries have agreed to collaborate on evacuation plans to prepare for potential crises or military conflicts, learning from the Ukraine conflict.

Mar 4 • 17:10 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Climate warming forces the migration to breed earlier

Climate change is causing migratory birds, such as the snipe, to breed earlier in Central and Northern Europe, according to Italian researchers.

Mar 2 • 08:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Space Debris: Dirty Space Travel

Researchers linked atmospheric pollution to the re-entry of a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket stage, observing a lithium cloud over Northern Europe.

Feb 25 • 12:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Pabriks on the Russian War in Ukraine: The West Still Does Not Understand What They Are Facing

Artis Pabriks, director of the Northern Europe Policy Centre and former Latvian defense minister, argues that the West has not fully grasped the severity of the challenges posed by Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 23 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Weather tracker: early taste of spring to sweep parts of Europe

Much of northern and western Europe will experience unseasonably warm temperatures this week, with some areas seeing temperatures near record highs.

Feb 23 • 10:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New study: The mosquito virus could reach Northern Europe

A new study suggests that the chikungunya virus, historically transmitted by mosquitoes in tropical regions, may soon reach Northern Europe.

Feb 20 • 15:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Storms in Portugal Threaten Food Supplies in Europe

Severe storms in northern Portugal have caused significant coastal erosion and devastating agricultural damage, leading to potential food supply issues across Europe.

Feb 20 • 04:12 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Denmark immobilizes a container ship under Iranian flag coming from Russia 'not properly registered'

Danish maritime authorities have immobilized a container ship linked to Iran, which was incorrectly registered, while navigating in the Kattegat region.

Feb 19 • 20:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A Russian Newspaper: Is Moscow Now in Danger?

A Russian commentary discusses the perceived military threats from the Baltic countries and Northern Europe towards Russia, exacerbated by NATO's support.

Feb 19 • 16:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

US 'nuke sniffer' makes emergency landing at UK airbase

A US 'nuke sniffer' aircraft made an emergency landing at RAF Mildenhall in the UK after its mission was unexpectedly cut short over Northern Europe.

Feb 17 • 21:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Unique! An entrepreneur grows furniture in Kurzeme

A Latvian entrepreneur has harvested the first pieces of furniture—specifically a chair and a lampshade—from a unique furniture nursery in Kurzeme, which is the only one of its kind in Northern Europe.

Feb 16 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The highest income tax rates in Europe: who will pay the most in 2026?

This article discusses the varying income tax rates across Europe, specifically highlighting the differences between Northern and Eastern Europe.

Feb 14 • 07:02 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The publication of Epstein case documents has shaken Europe even more than the US

The release of documents related to the Epstein case has caused significant political repercussions in Europe, particularly affecting political elites in the UK and Northern countries, while the US responses appear comparatively muted.

Feb 13 • 09:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Record Heat and Fires in the Southern Hemisphere. In Australia, Temperatures Reach Over 50°C

The Southern Hemisphere is experiencing unprecedented heat and wildfires, with temperatures in Australia reaching 50°C, while northern Europe endures an unusually harsh winter.

Feb 12 • 16:33 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"European Energy" has opened the largest hybrid battery and solar power park in Northern Europe

The new hybrid energy park in Kvostedos incorporates a 50 MW energy storage system, enhancing electricity stability and flexibility in the region.

Feb 12 • 12:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A European country opened an ice route that connects two islands in the sea

Extreme cold temperatures in Northern Europe have allowed Estonia to officially open a 20-kilometer ice road linking its two main islands, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

Feb 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

One planet, two weathers: January 2026 brought frost to Northern Europe and devastating fires to the Southern Hemisphere

January 2026 was notably colder than usual in Europe, marking the continent's coldest January since 2010, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Service.

Feb 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: 10 Ukrainian defence tech export hubs to operate in Europe in 2026

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that by 2026, ten export hubs for Ukrainian defense technology will be established across Europe, particularly in the Baltic states and Northern Europe.

Feb 8 • 15:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The tallest skyscraper in Europe will be built in Madrid

Madrid Nuevo Norte will feature the tallest skyscraper in Western Europe, transforming the northern area of Paseo de la Castellana.

Feb 8 • 02:24 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
World

Two killed in new American boat attack

The article reports on a recent attack by American forces at sea that resulted in two fatalities.

Feb 7 • 19:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Harsh numbers – USA crushed Finland

In their Olympic tournament opener, Finland's women's national ice hockey team suffered a significant defeat against the USA, losing 5-0.

Feb 7 • 18:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Golden yellowing seriously endangers Croatian viticulture

Experts from four countries convened in northern Croatia to address the serious threat of golden yellowing disease to viticulture and the need for a coordinated European response.

Feb 6 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Weather Tracker: Storm Leonardo continues to batter Europe and northern Africa

Storm Leonardo is causing severe weather disruptions with heavy rain and strong winds across Spain and Portugal, leading to evacuations and flooding.

Feb 6 • 11:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Norwegian Test: The Toughest Cold Reveals the Electric Car with the Longest Range

A recent winter test in Norway has revealed surprising results about electric car range under extreme cold conditions, comparable in significance to the Winter Olympics for the automotive industry.

Feb 6 • 10:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

The Polar Vortex is Breaking Down Due to a Phenomenon: Is a New Weather Reversal Coming for Europe?

Recent forecasts confirm stratospheric warming that is destabilizing the Polar Vortex, potentially leading to significant changes in winter circulation across Europe and the Northern Hemisphere.

Feb 6 • 10:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Important warning from specialists following reports of impending anomalies

Weather experts warn of significantly lower temperatures across northern and eastern Europe in the coming weeks, with anomalies expected between -3 °C and -10 °C, and in some areas, potentially below -20 °C.

Feb 6 • 10:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Life & Tech

Cold snap hits immediately after the weekend: meteorologists announce how long it will last

Meteorologists predict that lower than usual temperatures will persist for the next three to four weeks, with severe cold reaching as low as -20 °C in parts of Northern and Eastern Europe.

Feb 6 • 09:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Vladimir Juškin: Northern Europe needs its own nuclear weapon

Vladimir Juškin argues that European countries may need to negotiate nuclear weapons if the USA withdraws its security role in Europe.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Here are the world's best at waste: 'We dare to say that'

Tekniska Verken inaugurates Northern Europe's most advanced residual waste sorting facility in Gärstad, Linköping, which can automatically sort five recyclable materials from household waste.

Feb 4 • 15:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Frosty temperatures will retreat in the coming days

Frosty temperatures are expected to decrease in the coming days, but a complete thaw is not imminent.

Feb 3 • 18:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Baltic Sea in Poland freezes after extreme cold and tourists walk on ice; see video

Extreme winter temperatures in Europe have created a layer of ice on the Baltic Sea in northern Poland, attracting tourists and locals over the past weekend.

Feb 3 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Unknown-origin drone fell on military base in northern Poland

An unidentified small drone resembling a toy crashed on January 28 at a military base in Pszczyna, northern Poland, prompting military police to issue a warning amid increased drone-related incidents across Europe.

Feb 2 • 19:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Garri Raagmaa: How to live sparsely but resiliently against external dangers?

The article discusses the necessity for people in Northern Europe to prepare for harsh winters through careful planning and community cooperation.

Feb 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Greenland Minister in Tears Over Trump's Pressure on Territory

Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt cried while describing the intense pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding potential acquisition of Greenland, leading to political turmoil in Northern Europe and a heightened military presence in the Arctic among European and NATO allies.

Jan 15 • 22:00 UTC

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