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Democracy, Rule Of Law Make Us "Natural Partners": PM Modi At Nordic Summit
The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the collective diplomatic efforts, warmly thanking the host nation and greeting his European counterparts.
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PM Modi Holds Talks With Nordic Counterparts Ahead Of Oslo Summit
The Nordic countries refer to a geopolitical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic. It comprises Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
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HMD Vibe 2 5G India Launch Date Revealed Along With Design, Colourways and Key Specifications
HMD Vibe 2 5G will be launched in India on May 21, the smartphone maker has confirmed. The handset will go on sale in the country via Flipkart in Cosmic Lavender, Nordic Blue, and Peach Pink colour options. Moreover, the upcoming HMD Vibe 2 5G is confirmed to feature a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel AI camera, coupled with an unspecif...
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Finland Ranked Happiest For 9th Year, Nordic Nations Top World Happiness Report 2026
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026
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Nordic Walking Technique Burns More Calories Than Regular Walking, Engages 90% Muscles; How To Get Started
Nordic walking originated in Finland as off-season training for cross country skiers.
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Danish Intelligence Says US Now A Possible Security Risk
A Danish intelligence agency has for the first time described the US as a potential security risk, signalling a shift in the Nordic country's view of its close ally amid geopolitical frictions over Greenland.
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Sanae Takaichi, Japan's 1st Woman PM, Names Just 2 Women In Her Cabinet
Sanae Takaichi had said last month that the gender balance in her cabinet and the executive committee of her ruling party "will be comparable to those of Nordic countries".
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Finland is Now the 53rd Member of the Artemis Accords for Lunar Exploration
Finland has joined 52 other nations in signing the Artemis Accords, committing to safe and peaceful space exploration. The agreement, signed on January 21, 2025, during the Winter Satellite Workshop in Espoo, Finland, underscores the Nordic nation’s efforts to advance global collaboration in space activities. Finland's Minister of Economic Affai...
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Russian Military Aircraft Violates Swedish Airspace
A Russian military aircraft briefly violated Swedish airspace east of the Baltic island of Gotland on Friday and was met by Swedish fighter jets, the Nordic country's armed forces said on Saturday.
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Youth's Unhappiness, Loneliness Pull Down US's Global Happiness Ranking
Rising unhappiness among younger people has caused the United States and some large western European countries to fall down a global wellbeing index, while Nordic nations retain their grip on the top spots.
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Turkey Parliament Committee Approves Sweden's NATO Bid
The Turkish parliament's committee on Tuesday approved Sweden's bid to join NATO, an opposition lawmaker told AFP, clearing another hurdle for the Nordic country's accession to the US-led defence organisation.
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Why Finland Shut 7 Of Its 8 Passenger Crossings To Russia
Finland has temporarily closed all but one of its eight passenger crossings to Russia in response to an unusually high inflow of migrants for which the Nordic country accuses Moscow.
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Meta Asks Norway Court to Halt Daily Fine Imposed by Regulator Over Privacy Breaches
Meta Platforms is asking a court in Norway to stop a fine the Nordic country's data regulator imposed on the owner of Facebook and Instagram for breaching users' privacy, according to a court filing. Meta Platforms will be fined NOK 1 million ($97,700 or roughly Rs. 81 lakh) per day from August 14 over privacy breaches, Norway's data protection aut...
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Explained: The State Of Sweden's NATO Bid After Turkey's Approval
After months of deadlock, Turkey's president has approved Sweden's NATO membership, paving the way for the Nordic country to follow its neighbour Finland into the security alliance.
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Joe Biden Says Sweden Will "Soon" Join NATO
US President Joe Biden predicted on Thursday Sweden will join NATO "soon", speaking at the U.S. Air Force Academy days after he hinted at a possible deal to overcome Turkey's opposition to admitting the Nordic country to the alliance.
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Democracy, Rule Of Law Make Us "Natural Partners": PM Modi At Nordic Summit
The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the collective diplomatic efforts, warmly thanking the host nation and greeting his European counterparts.
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PM Modi Holds Talks With Nordic Counterparts Ahead Of Oslo Summit
The Nordic countries refer to a geopolitical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic. It comprises Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
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HMD Vibe 2 5G India Launch Date Revealed Along With Design, Colourways and Key Specifications
HMD Vibe 2 5G will be launched in India on May 21, the smartphone maker has confirmed. The handset will go on sale in the country via Flipkart in Cosmic Lavender, Nordic Blue, and Peach Pink colour options. Moreover, the upcoming HMD Vibe 2 5G is confirmed to feature a dual rear camera unit, led by a 50-megapixel AI camera, coupled with an unspecif...
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Finland Ranked Happiest For 9th Year, Nordic Nations Top World Happiness Report 2026
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026
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Nordic Walking Technique Burns More Calories Than Regular Walking, Engages 90% Muscles; How To Get Started
Nordic walking originated in Finland as off-season training for cross country skiers.
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Danish Intelligence Says US Now A Possible Security Risk
A Danish intelligence agency has for the first time described the US as a potential security risk, signalling a shift in the Nordic country's view of its close ally amid geopolitical frictions over Greenland.
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Sanae Takaichi, Japan's 1st Woman PM, Names Just 2 Women In Her Cabinet
Sanae Takaichi had said last month that the gender balance in her cabinet and the executive committee of her ruling party "will be comparable to those of Nordic countries".
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Finland is Now the 53rd Member of the Artemis Accords for Lunar Exploration
Finland has joined 52 other nations in signing the Artemis Accords, committing to safe and peaceful space exploration. The agreement, signed on January 21, 2025, during the Winter Satellite Workshop in Espoo, Finland, underscores the Nordic nation’s efforts to advance global collaboration in space activities. Finland's Minister of Economic Affai...
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Russian Military Aircraft Violates Swedish Airspace
A Russian military aircraft briefly violated Swedish airspace east of the Baltic island of Gotland on Friday and was met by Swedish fighter jets, the Nordic country's armed forces said on Saturday.
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Youth's Unhappiness, Loneliness Pull Down US's Global Happiness Ranking
Rising unhappiness among younger people has caused the United States and some large western European countries to fall down a global wellbeing index, while Nordic nations retain their grip on the top spots.
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Turkey Parliament Committee Approves Sweden's NATO Bid
The Turkish parliament's committee on Tuesday approved Sweden's bid to join NATO, an opposition lawmaker told AFP, clearing another hurdle for the Nordic country's accession to the US-led defence organisation.
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Why Finland Shut 7 Of Its 8 Passenger Crossings To Russia
Finland has temporarily closed all but one of its eight passenger crossings to Russia in response to an unusually high inflow of migrants for which the Nordic country accuses Moscow.
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Meta Asks Norway Court to Halt Daily Fine Imposed by Regulator Over Privacy Breaches
Meta Platforms is asking a court in Norway to stop a fine the Nordic country's data regulator imposed on the owner of Facebook and Instagram for breaching users' privacy, according to a court filing. Meta Platforms will be fined NOK 1 million ($97,700 or roughly Rs. 81 lakh) per day from August 14 over privacy breaches, Norway's data protection aut...
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Explained: The State Of Sweden's NATO Bid After Turkey's Approval
After months of deadlock, Turkey's president has approved Sweden's NATO membership, paving the way for the Nordic country to follow its neighbour Finland into the security alliance.
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Joe Biden Says Sweden Will "Soon" Join NATO
US President Joe Biden predicted on Thursday Sweden will join NATO "soon", speaking at the U.S. Air Force Academy days after he hinted at a possible deal to overcome Turkey's opposition to admitting the Nordic country to the alliance.
