June 18th 2019

Nordic-Russian co-operation on journalism will continue in 2019-20. The explicit assertion of Nordic-Russian co-operation on journalism is that free and independent press is a prerequisite of a modern democracy. At its meeting on 18 June, the Nordic Committee for Co-operation decided to provide continued support for co-operation on journalism to the tune of DKK 2.1 million.

June 11th 2019

A new report challenges widespread perceptions about the harmful effects of social media on young people. The researchers find that young people who thrive in life in general also thrive on social media. Both researchers and the media tend to tar everyone with the same brush, and this is how myths arise, the report concludes.

June 5th 2019

Can gastronomy help to address some of the most pressing global challenges? The Nordic Food Policy Lab, Hivos, WWF, Slow Food International, IFOAM, Ethos Mexico and FUCOGA think so. Join us to meet pioneers and frontrunners from four continents sharing behind-the-scenes insights and strategies!

June 4th 2019

Denmark, Finland and the Faroe Islands were the big winners at the second Nordic Food Awards “Embla”. World famous food visionary Claus Meyer and up and coming entrepreneurs like Gimburlombini, and Bondens Skafferi were among those who scooped the seven prizes.

June 3rd 2019

A joint statement made today by the Nordic football associations, the Nordic Council committee for knowledge and culture, and the Nordic Council committee for growth and development has expressed the ambition and requisite support for hosting the 2027 women’s football world cup in the Nordic Region.

May 29th 2019

The culture ministers have decided that the next joint Nordic cultural initiative will be held in Canada in 2021. The country won out in tough competition with its exciting proposal focusing on artistic innovation, inclusion, sustainability and boosting relationships with the Nordic Region in multiple cities, e.g. Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver and Iqaluit.