AI could boost Canada’s lagging productivity, Microsoft Canada’s president says

theglobeandmail.com When the head of Microsoft Canada needed to write a letter of interest as part of an application to join a not-for-profit board, he decided to put the tech giant’s software…

Alcohol sales disrupted in Sweden after reported ransomware attack

euronews.com Sweden’s alcohol retail monopoly says 15 per cent of its sales volume has been impacted. Wine and spirit distribution in Sweden has been disrupted after a logistics company…

Chinese ship remains prime suspect in damage to Baltic Sea gas pipeline that reopened this week

abcnews.go.com Finnish investigators say a Chinese container ship remains the prime suspect in causing damage last year to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline between NATO members Finland and…

VPRO Acquires Netherlands Broadcast Rights to Hot Docs Film ‘Daughter of Genghis’ (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Dutch public broadcaster VPRO has acquired Netherlands broadcast rights to “Daughter of Genghis.” The documentary about Mongolian female nationalist gang leader and single…

NATO members "chasing shadows" with spying cases, China says

newsweek.com The arrest of several people in Europe over allegations of spying for China has ignited a fiery diplomatic response from Beijing. China's Foreign Ministry has criticized the…

New NATO member 'preparing' key infrastructure for war with Russia

newsweek.com Sweden's membership of NATO has focused minds among policymakers in the country on how to protect its energy infrastructure from the threat posed by Russia, it has been…

Sweden gears up for an uncertain future as it invests in infrastructure and energy grid

fortune.com A red brick building with a grey cooling tower in Malmo’s northern harbor has become a symbol of Sweden’s preparations for an uncertain future. The mothballed power plant…

A celebration of diversity, national pride, and the power of pop and glitter

fortune.com It’s springtime in Europe — time for the annual blossoming of spectacle and sound known as the Eurovision Song Contest. Taking place in May in Malmö, Sweden, the 68th annual…

Move Over ‘Squid Game’, Belgium’s Musical Chairs-Inspired Format ’99 To Beat’ Is Where The Real Challenges Began

deadline.com Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films making noise in their local territories. The industry is…

Finland—the world’s No. 1 coffee consumer

aol.com Finland may be the world's happiest country, but it also has another braggable superlative: It’s the world’s largest coffee consumer, with its population of 5.6 million…

Carrier, the century-old inventor of the air conditioner, is moving on to the home heat pump

cnbc.com In case you haven't noticed, heat pumps are hot. Although these devices, which use electricity to generate both air conditioning and heat, have been around for decades, the…

Picture Tree Boards Bengtsson Bros’ Debut Feature ‘A Quiet Resilience’ With Newcomer Fabian Staaf & ‘Koko-Di Koko-Da’ Star Leif Edlund

deadline.com Picture Tree International (PTI) has acquired world sales rights for A Quiet Resilience, the debut feature of rising Swedish, fraternal directorial duo Gustav and David…

Yes Studios Seals First International Deal For Powerful Doc About Supernova Music Festival

deadline.com Yes Studios‘ powerful documentary about the Supernova Music Festival, the site where the October 7 massacre began, has been sold to its first international territory.…

Tech consultancy Catalyst scores €3m investment

siliconrepublic.com The company, which advises companies in property and construction, will use the investment to expand across Europe and grow its software business. Catalyst, a technical…

Finland Long Believed It Could Tame Russia. Now Moscow Is Enemy No. 1

wsj.com The Nordic country has for decades struck a delicate balance in relations with its larger neighbor, but NATO accession has led to a radical policy revision.

A coffee roastery in Finland has launched an AI-generated blend. The results were surprising

abcnews.go.com An artisan roastery based in the Finnish capital has introduced a coffee blend that has been developed by artificial intelligence in a trial in which it’s hoped that…

Russia preparing for large-scale conflict with NATO: ISW

newsweek.com Russia is expanding part of its army to ready itself for a large-scale conflict with NATO, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has said. The independent Washington,…

Wealthy Norwegians flee to Switzerland to evade high wealth taxes, with their bankers following

fortune.com Steep increases in wealth and dividend taxes by Norway’s left-leaning government have prompted dozens of the Nordic nation’s rich to move to another prosperous, mountainous…

Jenni Toivoniemi’s Daughter-Father Comedy ‘Butterflies’ Acquired by Picture Tree Intl. (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Berlin-based Picture Tree Intl. has acquired the international sales rights, excluding the Nordic countries, for the Finnish daughter-father comedy “Butterflies” (Perhoset).…

EU watchdog warns bloc still needs Russian LNG

ft.com Warning comes as Nordic and Baltic countries seek total ban on imports of the fuel from Moscow

Nokia sees double-digit fall in January-March sales as weak market for 5G technology prevails

abcnews.go.com Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia has reported a smaller-than-expected profit and a substantial double-digit fall in sales in the first quarter due to a…

‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Is a Keeper: TV Review

variety.com The key to understanding Conan O’Brien’s comedy is knowing that it comes from a point of kindness. Yes, I know in this age of comics punching down this kind of compliment…

How electric trucks are becoming the norm for moving cargo

cnbc.com The next time micromobility company Lime accepts a shipment of e-bikes and e-scooters in California, a new state law means the cargo must be loaded onto an electric truck.…

The overlooked threats to the global financial system

financialpost.com Since the great financial crisis of 2007-08, regulators have engaged in the biggest push since the 1930s to de-risk the global financial system. Yet instability and flawed…

Viaplay Launching On Prime Video Channels After Shutting Down U.S. Streaming App

deadline.com Viaplay shut its direct-to-consumer service in February, but the Scandi streamer is still active in the U.S. The platform has struck a deal to launch a subscription channel…

Disney Plus grabs rights to UEFA Europa League in Denmark, Sweden

thedesk.net A soccer ball inside a stadium. (Stock image, Graphic by The Desk) The Walt Disney Company’s cornerstone streaming service Disney Plus has inked a deal with UEFA to serve as…

Which country is home to the most educated Europeans?

euronews.com The proportion of the population with a higher education degree is higher in Nordic and Baltic countries, with women overall being the most educated. When it comes to…

Ikea makes a gaming play

morningbrew.com The unofficial embassy of Swedish living unveiled gaming decor this week that makes your home look like you’ve actually touched grass since the latest Legend of Zelda came…

Germany is flunking the education test

economist.com FROM MAY 1st, the proud holders of doctorates will no longer be allowed to put the title Dr in front of their name in German passports. For a country obsessed with…

Norway’s New Data Center Law Raises Concerns for BTC Miners

cryptonews.com Norway is introducing a new legislation to regulate data centers nationwide and provide oversight on the activities of BTC miners, according to local Monday reports. The law…

3 Oil & Gas Penny Stocks That Can Double in 3 Quarters

investorplace.com Oil companies with strong fundamentals and robust cash flow outlook for the coming quarters Brent oil price has touched $90, which has caused escalating geopolitical…

Slowing inflation leaves room for spending as Swedish government injects $1.6 billion into health care, employment and the justice system

fortune.com Sweden’s government outlined a spending package totaling 17.3 billion kronor ($1.6 billion) as it seeks to support health care, the justice system and employment in a…

Is This 5.5% Yielding Dividend Grower the Ultimate Income Stock?

finance.yahoo.com Analysts estimate that millions of people die prematurely around the globe every year from habitual cigarette usage. This has been an issue for over a century, which is why…