DUNCAN BRUCE SPOTIFY

DUNCAN BRUCE SPOTIFY

Duncan Bruce, Head of Licensing and Partnerships at Spotify, presents a Scandinavian audiobook venture, at Spotify's headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 18, 2025. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

ALEX NORSTRÖM SPOTIFY

ALEX NORSTRÖM SPOTIFY

Alex Norström, Co-President/Chief Business Officer at Spotify, during Spotify's presentation of a Scandinavian audiobook venture at its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 18, 2025. Alex Norström will take over as CEO of Spotify on January 1, 2026.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

ALEX NORSTRÖM SPOTIFY

ALEX NORSTRÖM SPOTIFY

Alex Norström, Co-President/Chief Business Officer at Spotify, during Spotify's presentation of a Scandinavian audiobook venture at its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 18, 2025. Alex Norström will take over as CEO of Spotify on January 1, 2026.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference audience at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on February 3, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference audience at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on February 3, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference audience at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on February 3, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference audience at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on February 3, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference audience at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on February 3, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference audience at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on February 3, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference audience at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on February 3, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference audience at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on February 3, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference audience at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on February 3, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference audience at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on February 3, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference audience at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on February 3, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis At Scandinavian Episcopal Conference Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Scandinavian Episcopal Conference audience at Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on February 3, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

NO TABLOIDS: 47th International Circus Festival -Monaco

NO TABLOIDS: 47th International Circus Festival -Monaco

NO TABLOIDS WEB & PRINT, BILDZEITUNG OUT, BILD.DE OUT, NO DAILY MAIL, NO DAILY MAIL GROUP, NO VOICI, NO CLOSER- Scandinavian Boards receive the Silver clown Award from Louis Ducruet during the closing ceremony during the 47th International Circus Festival on January 21, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo: Pierre Villard/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

NO TABLOIDS: 47th International Circus Festival -Monaco

NO TABLOIDS: 47th International Circus Festival -Monaco

NO TABLOIDS WEB & PRINT, BILDZEITUNG OUT, BILD.DE OUT, NO DAILY MAIL, NO DAILY MAIL GROUP, NO VOICI, NO CLOSER- Scandinavian Boards receive the Silver clown Award from Louis Ducruet during the closing ceremony during the 47th International Circus Festival on January 21, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo: Pierre Villard/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

NO TABLOIDS: 47th International Circus Festival -Monaco

NO TABLOIDS: 47th International Circus Festival -Monaco

NO TABLOIDS WEB & PRINT, BILDZEITUNG OUT, BILD.DE OUT, NO DAILY MAIL, NO DAILY MAIL GROUP, NO VOICI, NO CLOSER- Scandinavian Boards receive the Silver clown Award from Louis Ducruet during the closing ceremony during the 47th International Circus Festival on January 21, 2025 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo: Pierre Villard/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sweden: Thousands March In Malmo To Protest Against Israel’s Eurovision Participation

Thousands of people took to the streets of Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, on Thursday, May 9, to protest Israel's participation in the pan-continental Eurovision Song Contest, hours before the second semi-final. Among those in the crowd was Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.

Iran summons Danish ambassador again over recurrent Quran desecration

STORY: Iran summons Danish ambassador again over recurrent Quran desecration DATELINE: Aug. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iran's Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned, for the second time in less than a month, Danish Ambassador to Tehran Jasper Vahr over the recurrent desecration of the Quran in the Scandinavian country, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. Speaking at a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday, ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said the ministry had asked the Danish envoy to convey to the Danish government Tehran's strong protest against the continuation of the sacrilegious acts against the Islamic holy book. Vahr was also informed of Iran's expectation from the Danish government to take responsible and deterrent measures against the desecration of the Quran in Denmark, said Kanaani. He said the Danish ambassador elaborated on his government's measures to stop

Abe to visit Belgium, Scandinavian nations, Estonia alongside G-20

Abe to visit Belgium, Scandinavian nations, Estonia alongside G-20

TOKYO, Japan, July 4 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends a Cabinet meeting in Tokyo on July 4, 2017. Abe will visit Belgium and countries in northern and northeastern Europe either side of the Group of 20 summit starting later in the week in Germany, according to the government.

Danish variety shop Tiger to open 1st Asia outlet in Osaka

Danish variety shop Tiger to open 1st Asia outlet in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows inside the first outlet in Asia of the Danish variety store chain Tiger in Osaka on July 19, 2012, after the Scandinavian shop invited the press to a viewing of its finished interior prior to its weekend opening.

Danish variety shop Tiger to open 1st Asia outlet in Osaka

Danish variety shop Tiger to open 1st Asia outlet in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows inside the first outlet in Asia of the Danish variety store chain Tiger in Osaka on July 19, 2012, after the Scandinavian shop invited the press to a viewing of its finished interior prior to its weekend opening.

Danish variety shop Tiger to open 1st Asia outlet in Osaka

Danish variety shop Tiger to open 1st Asia outlet in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows the first outlet in Asia of the Danish variety store chain Tiger in Osaka on July 19, 2012, after the Scandinavian shop invited the press to a viewing of its finished interior prior to its weekend opening.

Japanese restaurants rank 12th, 20th in world

Japanese restaurants rank 12th, 20th in world

LONDON, Britain - Yoshihiro Narisawa (L), owner and chef of the French restaurant ''Les Creations de Narisawa'' in Tokyo's Minami-Aoyama district, and Seiji Yamamoto (R), chef of ''RyuGin,'' Japanese cuisine in Tokyo's Roppongi, pose for photos in London on April 18, 2011. ''Les Creations de Narisawa'' and ''RyuGin'' were ranked 12th, the best rank for a restaurant in Asia, and 20th, respectively, in the world's 50 best restaurant list released the same day. ''Noma,'' a Scandinavian restaurant in Copenhagen, topped the list for two consecutive years.

Norwegians grab more Olympic gold

Norwegians grab more Olympic gold

Norway's Fred Lundberg flies the flag after clinching Olympic gold in the men's 4x5-kilometer cross country on Feb. 20 at Hakuba, central Japan. Norway finished 1 minute, 18.9 seconds in front of Scandinavian rivals Finland. France took the bronze medal.

Russia scrapes past Finland in Olympic ice hockey

Russia scrapes past Finland in Olympic ice hockey

Russian forward Alexei Yashin (L) tries to scoop the puck in from a difficult position in Olympic ice hockey action on Feb. 15 at Nagano's Big Hat arena. Russia came back from two goals down to squeak past Scandinavian neighbor Finland 4-3.

Turkey not "positive" on letting Finland, Sweden join NATO: president

STORY: Turkey not "positive" on letting Finland, Sweden join NATO: president DATELINE: May 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Istanbul CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of NATO headquarters, NATO flag 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 3. various of NATO headquarters, NATO flag 4. various of Turkish warplanes taking off and hitting the designated targets (file) STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that Turkey does not have a positive opinion on the idea of Finland and Sweden joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Finland and Sweden are expected to submit their membership applications to NATO soon, local media reported. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President "We are currently following the developments regarding Sweden and Finland, but we do not have a positive opinion." The Turkish leader, meanwhile, accused the Scandinavian countries of housing terror organizations, such as the outlawed Kurdistan

Finland's decision to join NATO to be taken very soon: PM

STORY: Finland's decision to join NATO to be taken very soon: PM DATELINE: April 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:00 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: STORYLINE: Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said during her visit to Greece on Thursday that Finland's decision on its membership in NATO would be taken very soon. She made the remarks in a joint statement after talks with her Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis. SOUNDBITE (English): SANNA MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister "The parliament and the government of Finland together with the President will assess all implications of the new security situation and will have to consider the question of whether to apply for membership of NATO. Decision in this issue will be taken very soon. The fundamental aim is to guarantee peace for Finland also in the future." Also on Thursday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the applications by Finland and Sweden to join the military alliance will be processed quickly should the Scandinavian countries choose t

GUSTAF MOLANDER

GUSTAF MOLANDER

GUSTAF MOLANDER Scandinavian writer and director

Japan-based floral artist Nicolai Bergmann

Japan-based floral artist Nicolai Bergmann

Photo taken Jan 14, 2015, shows Japan-based Danish floral artist Nicolai Bergmann with a large bouquet of flowers. His distinctive style of combining Scandinavian and Japanese styles has brought him attention, leading him to further his career as a fashion designer, hold exhibitions in Tokyo, appear on television and publish portfolios. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese restaurants rank 12th, 20th in world

Japanese restaurants rank 12th, 20th in world

LONDON, Britain - Yoshihiro Narisawa (L), owner and chef of the French restaurant ''Les Creations de Narisawa'' in Tokyo's Minami-Aoyama district, and Seiji Yamamoto (R), chef of ''RyuGin,'' Japanese cuisine in Tokyo's Roppongi, pose for photos in London on April 18, 2011. ''Les Creations de Narisawa'' and ''RyuGin'' were ranked 12th, the best rank for a restaurant in Asia, and 20th, respectively, in the world's 50 best restaurant list released the same day. ''Noma,'' a Scandinavian restaurant in Copenhagen, topped the list for two consecutive years. (Kyodo)

Evelina Tovek

Evelina Tovek

Evelina Tovek, show jumper from Scandinavian Vikings team, competes during Super Cup Teams race, finals, within the Global Champions League show jumping, in Prague, Czech Republic, on December 16, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

Leopold Van Asten

Leopold Van Asten

Leopold Van Asten, show jumper from Scandinavian Vikings team, competes during Super Cup Teams race, finals, within the Global Champions League show jumping, in Prague, Czech Republic, on December 16, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)