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Iceland’s second labour minister in a year
Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson (52) is Iceland’s new Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, with responsibility for employment. He took over from Inga Sæland, the leader of The People’s Party.
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Nordic focus on young marginalisation
A new project led by the Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning examines the situation of NEETs in the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland.
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Three in four young people in the Nordics use AI
Nearly half of all people in the Nordic Region have used an AI service in the past three months, according to a new Nordic survey of Nordic citizens’ media literacy. Young people use AI the most. But many, regardless of age, worry about AI’s impact on society.
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What can we expect in 2026?
Denmark and the Faroe Islands take over the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. An update to the Helsinki Treaty is on the books to make it reflect the fact that Nordic cooperation consists of eight countries. Other key issues include competitiveness and societal security.
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The year that was: More than enough to get busy with for new labour ministers
Four out of five Nordic countries got new labour ministers in 2025. What were their priorities as they entered office? And which labour market reforms were in their in-trays, ready to be implemented?
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The invisible workforce behind AI’s progress
Ghost work. That is the term for work carried out behind the scenes to make automation appear seamless. The International Labour Organisation says this type of work is often overlooked and is carried out by workers who lack proper labour rights.
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NIVA: Preparing the Nordics for future work environment challenges
Workplace environment research is a growing field that is becoming increasingly specialised. That is why the need for cooperation and knowledge-sharing is greater than ever, argues NIVA director Henrik Bäckström. The Nordic education institute is now ready for a new year of courses and events.
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Little Åland supplies Finland with apples
When Finland joined the EU, apple growers in Åland thought it was the beginning of the end. It would be the exact opposite. More and more farmers grow more and more apples, and sales are record high. Last year, apples were Åland’s most valuable agricultural product in terms of sales revenue.
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Sweden’s problem with ageism – a ticking bomb?
Like hitting a brick wall. That was what it felt like for the 53-year-old to quit work without having another one lined up. The experience also led to curiosity that again led to a book called “Age anxiety – why work until you’re 70 if nobody wants us after we’re 50?”
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The baby box for all – a proud tradition from when Finland was poor
Every family with a newborn baby in Finland gets a box with everything they need. The state-sponsored welcome is a tradition dating back to a time of scarcity when the box really could save lives. Yet despite the generous gesture, birth rates are falling at an alarming rate in Finland.
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