scandinavia

Climate

Could a volcanic eruption be making Scandi winters colder?

Scientists have predicted the far-reaching impact of a 2022 volcanic eruption in the South Pacific.

28/10/2024

Norway

Norway bans local chapter of 'criminal' motorcycle club Satudarah

The widely feared organisation originated in the Netherlands, and has chapters in multiple countries.

09/10/2024

Experiences

Where to find Scandi wellness experiences in the UK

You can have Scandi wellness experiences and Nordic food during a more planet-friendly staycation.

10/09/2024

Health news

Why are Nordic countries so happy and what can we learn from them?

Happiness and general well-being are not about money, but they do have something to do with a wallet.

23/03/2024

Germany

Heavy snow and freezing rain disrupt transport in Northern Europe

Hundreds of flights cancelled in Frankfurt, as Oslo airport temporarily closes due to the weather. Other parts of Scandinavia face public transport delays and road closures.

18/01/2024

Norway

Is Norway about to halt all overseas adoptions?

The Scandinavian nation is considering ending the practice as Denmark's only international agency winds down work.

17/01/2024

Denmark

Who is Crown Prince Frederik, Denmark's soon-to-be king?

The royal will take over from his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who is stepping down from her role after more than half a century on the throne.

14/01/2024

Norway

Ukraine 'cannot win without help' Zelenskyy tells Nordic leaders

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's surprise visit to Norway, hosted by Prime Minister Støre, focuses on 'safeguarding' Ukraine and Norway's freedom.

13/12/2023

Travel News

Tickets for SAS' first ever electric flight quickly sell out

Tickets went on sale today despite the aircraft not being built yet.

01/06/2023

Lifestyle

'Sex first, relationship after': How to date across Europe

Marina Iakovleva has made a career out of researching dating trends around the world, founding YouTube channel 'Dating Beyond Borders' over ten years ago. So, who better to ask for some transcontinental courting advice?

14/02/2023

Travel News

Fehmarnbelt: Inside the world’s longest road and rail tunnel

The Fehmarnbelt tunnel could slash travel times between Central Europe and Scandinavia.

01/02/2023

Experiences

The three best places in Europe to spend the winter solstice

The solstice - which falls on 21 December in the northern hemisphere - is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year. How should you spend it?

18/12/2022

Travel News

Brits think Spain, Greece and Turkey may soon be too hot for holidays

As climate change drives temperatures up, travellers could shun tourism hotspots in favour of cooler climes.

22/09/2022

Travel News

Travel chaos: SAS cancels 1,700 flights in September and October

The cancellations can be "partly" attributed to the knock-on effects of the July pilot strike, a spokesperson for the airline said.

22/08/2022

Eco-Innovation

Why flying electric ferries are a win-win for commuters and rivers

Sweden plans to launch a flying electric ferry in 2023 that will cut some Stockholm journey times in half.

08/08/2022

Travel News

Scandinavia’s biggest airline files for bankruptcy after pilot strikes

SAS acknowledges that the strikes by Scandinavian pilot unions will continue to impact operations.

05/07/2022

Travel News

These are the countries where your money will go furthest in Europe

British tourists have voted on which holiday spots offer the best value for money.

06/06/2022

Travel News

SAS is cancelling 4,000 summer flights due to ‘staff shortages’

Scandinavian Airlines is the latest carrier to announce widespread disruptions over the summer.

11/05/2022

Culture news

Walpurgis Night: the pagan festival of bonfires, witches & folk music

Walpurgis Night, a tradition celebrated on 30 April in northern Europe and Scandinavia, sees people light bonfires and sing along to Celtic folk music in order to ward off evil spirits and witches

02/05/2022

Norway

Norway's breeding programme sees arctic foxes return in high numbers

The initiative goes back to 2003 when there were probably no more than 50 arctic foxes left in the wild in Finland, Sweden and Norway combined.

24/04/2022