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Denmark Proposes Copyright Rights for Personal Likeness to Curb AI Deepfakes

Artificial Intelligence · Denmark

Denmark Proposes Copyright Rights for Personal Likeness to Curb AI Deepfakes

40% Center coverage: 37 sources

Iceland’s Personal Names Committee approves new first names

Iceland · Iceland

Iceland’s Personal Names Committee approves new first names

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Personal Names Committee of Iceland has approved a variety of new first names that can be used in guidance with Icelandic culture, including Baggio and Star. Among the approved names include Baggio, Star, Bíi, Celina, Sesselíus, Vava, Anóra, Link, Eugenía, and Kareem. Most names need to follow specific spelling conventions. However, despite Baggio ending in the suffix -io, it still qualified as a foreign name written in line with accepted Ic…Read Article

Obesity in Finland: One in four adults obese claims Finnish Institute

Iceland · Iceland

Obesity in Finland: One in four adults obese claims Finnish Institute

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

According to the latest statistics published by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, one in four adults in Finland is classified as obese. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has revealed that 24.5% of adults in Finland have a BMI of 30 or higher as part of their 2024 survey. This has increased by 2% since the 2020 survey. A BMI of 30 is the internationally known threshold for health-risk obesity. It was also noted that a good …Read Article

Crypto in Norway: Norwegian Governments Investigate Banning Crypto Mining

Coverage: 2 sources

The Norwegian government is investigating banning crypto mining in the country due to the energy consumption of the mining process. In an effort to “free up power, network capacity, and area for other purposes,” Norway is considering putting a temporary ban on crypto mining. Norway mentioned that in autumn, it would be conducting an investigation as to whether it will ban crypto-mining data centers as part of the county’s Planning and Building A…Europe · Norway See the Story

Danish Prime Minister States Denmark to Invest More in Greenland

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that Denmark will invest more in Greenland and grant ...Mette Frederiksen · Denmark See the Story

Finland Plans Night Driving Ban for 17-Year-Olds to Improve Road Safety

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing a legislative amendment to ban 17-year-olds from driving cars between midnight and 5am. The proposed restriction targets drivers holding a category B licence, covering passenger vehicles. Although the legal driving age in Finland is 18, a 2018 reform allowed 17-year-olds to obtain licences under eased conditions. The change removed the requirement for a "compelling" reason, replacin…Europe · Finland See the Story

Tourism in Norway: Tourist Tax to Be Introduced Due to Rising Visitor Numbers

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Norway is to introduce a new tourist tax due to concerns about the rising number of visitors to the Nordic country. The approved tax allows districts to introduce a 3 percent tax on overnight stays in areas most likely affected by tourism. Districts can add these taxes at their discretion and adjust the amount based on seasons. It was noted that these taxes will be used to improve tourism infrastructure projects, benefiting tourists and Norwegia…Tourism See the Story

Denmark in Frugal Four: Country quits group to prioritise Europe

Coverage: 2 sources

Denmark has left its participation with the Frugal Four and has announced the country’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, to prioritize the rearming of Europe. Denmark has announced that it is embracing a “more flexible” attitude towards the EU’s seven-year budget to rearm Europe against Russia. Frederiksen explained to the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, “As Danes, we will always be tough in the negotiations on the budget…Mette Frederiksen · Iceland See the Story

Iceland’s F-Roads: What You Need to Know Before Driving into the Highlands

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

As summer approaches, so does the season for highland adventures in Iceland. If you dream of exploring remote lava fields, glacial rivers, and vast valleys off the beaten path, the country’s rugged F-roads provide access to its wildest and most untouched landscapes. However, there’s an essential requirement: you can’t just hop into any rental car and hit the road. F-roads differ significantly from other roads in Iceland, and you’ll need a suitab…Iceland · Iceland Read Article

Three Norwegian Ski Jumping Officials Let Go over Cheating Accusations

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

It was announced by the Norwegian Ski Federation that three ski jumping officials have been let go over cheating accusations of modifying skiing equipment. The three officials accused are coach Magnus Brevig, his assistant Thomas Lobben, and staff member Adrian Livelten. They are suspected of modifying the suits of Norwegian athletes, which would provide an unfair advantage over other athletes. Norwegian media noted that Livelten and Brevig were…Norway · Norway See the Story

Alvotech Begins Trading on Nasdaq Stockholm, Expands Nordic Presence

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Alvotech, the Icelandic biopharmaceutical company specialising in developing and manufacturing biosimilar medicines, began trading today on Nasdaq Sto...Stock Markets · Sweden See the Story

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