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Nordic Youth Climate Alliance launched the first joint statement developed by Nordic youth: act now, a sustainable future is within reach.
Read more about the statement here: 'The North We Want': Nordic youth call for ambitious climate action at COP31 norden.org/en/news/north-we-…
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Women's and girls' rights are facing growing challenges worldwide.
On 16 Nov, policymakers, civil society, international organisations and philanthropy will gather at #CopenhagenSummit to advance global action for gender equality. 🌍♀️
Learn more: norden.org/en/copenhagensumm…
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The winners of the 2026 Nordic Council prizes are here! 🇳🇴 For the first time in the prizes’ history, all winners are from the same country: Norway. And the Literature Prize recognises Sámi-language work for the first time in 35 years! 🏆 norden.org/en/news/winners-2…
🏆 Meet the winners in Helsinki on 26–27 October. An event will be held at Bio Rex where the winners will be interviewed on stage in front of a live audience, and the awards ceremony will be livestreamed at on 27 October. norden.org/en/event/evening-…
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The Nordic Council of Ministers is at the Arctic Circle Assembly speaking of Arctic innovation, energy security health- and civil preparedness. This year we celebrate three decades of people-to-people cooperation across the Arctic! Read more here: norden.org/en/30-years-nordi…
Today, September 30th, we mark International Translation Day – a day that pays tribute to language professionals around the world.
A big thank you to all Nordic language professionals for your work!
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The Nordic countries come together to find solutions to poorer PISA scores. Results expected in 2027-2028 norden.org/en/news/nordic-fo…
Nordic Currents launches in 2027–2028 to strengthen Nordic cultural presence in Europe and create lasting international partnerships. 🌍🎭
📅 Open call: 1 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
💶 Funding: EUR 100,000–800,000
Read more: norden.org/en/nordiccurrents
🎬 Six Nordic films have been nominated for the 2026 Nordic Council Film Prize!
The nominees showcase the breadth and strength of Nordic cinema.
Learn more about the nominees and why they are nominated🔗 norden.org/en/news/meet-nomi…
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Work with democracy in the Nordics?
Apply for up to DKK 950,000 to map and test citizen participation methods across the Nordic region. Young people must be active co-creators. Deadline: 12 Aug. Details: norden.org/en/news/nordic-co… #Nordic #Democracy
What started as support to the Baltic countries as they regained their independence has grown into a mutually rewarding partnership and one of the world’s strongest regions. The Nordic–Baltic region is a force to reckon with!
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Hørt på Folkemødet: Verden har brug for Nordens stemme…folk ude i verden siger “bliv ved med at tale højt om, hvordan et frit liv kan se ud og hvordan et samfund kan se ud” - @MajbritBerlau fra @SexogSamfund i Nordens telt #fmdk
Hørt på Folkemødet: Stærke institutioner er nødvendige - og særligt i krisetider! @BosseStine i Nordens telt til Beredskabsdebat #fmdk
Hørt på Folkemødet: Novo nordisk fonden har et mål om at tredoble investeringer i de andre nordiske lande, så vigtig er Norden - Søren Nedergaard fra @novonordiskfond i Nordens telt #fmdk
Happy Autonomy Day Åland! 🇦🇽
On the 9th of June, Åland celebrates their autonomy day, commemorating the first meeting of the Parliament in 1922.
Let’s celebrate together with flags and festivities!
Read more about Åland and the rest of the Nordics here: norden.org/sv/node/75257
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New analysis: Nordic energy systems remain robust but increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats and supply‑chain disruptions.
To meet rising electricity demand, we need more operational Nordic cooperation and shared resilience.
Read more: norden.org/sv/news/ny-rappor…
Happy National Day, Sweden! 🇸🇪
On June 6th, Swedes celebrate their National Day, often with ceremonies, music, and time spent with friends and family.
Learn more about Sweden and the rest of the Nordics here: norden.org/no/node/75257
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Happy Constitution Day, Denmark! 🇩🇰
On June 5th, we celebrate Denmark’s Constitution, typically with speeches, community singing, and cozy gatherings with friends and family.
Learn more about Denmark and the rest of the Nordics here 🔗 norden.org/no/node/75257
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Standards are powerful tools for societal development. The Nordics are now joining forces to develop standards that work across the region → norden.org/en/news/nordic-co…
Exploring the sound of the Nordics! Who are nominees for the 2026 Nordic Council Music Prize?🎶 13 nominees span genres from opera and jazz to joik, field recordings, and electronic soundscapes. In common? A high degree of innovation and artistic quality.👉norden.org/en/news/here-are-…
🌍 What happens to youth employment when young people pay lower taxes? And is starting preschool a year earlier worth it? Nordic countries run real‑world policy experiments thanks to strong institutions and high‑quality data. 📘 NEPR 2026 out now: pub.norden.org/nord2026-001/
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