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Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's Direct Investment Fund, said he does not rule out the resumption of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were damaged in September 2022 and have not operated since. His comments come amid ongoing discussion about the future of Russian gas deliveries to Europe and possible steps toward normalising energy relations.

Google's parent company Alphabet has filed a legal challenge against two European Union orders requiring the company to give AI and search competitors access to Android and to its search data. The dispute centres on how far the EU can force dominant platforms to open up mobile and search infrastructure to rivals, and it adds to Alphabet's growing regulatory battles with Brussels.

The Nordic Council of Ministers has voiced strong support for international cooperation on climate and environmental issues. The statement from the Nordic Co-operation body signals the region's continued commitment to multilateral environmental efforts, though it did not announce any specific new initiatives or funding commitments.

North Macedonia and Switzerland meet in a UEFA Nations League fixture that is being followed live by Swiss and French media. 20 Minuten is running a live feed of the match, while RMC Sport includes the game in its betting picks for the day, reflecting wide interest from both French- and German-speaking audiences.

Amazon's Prime Video says it wants Nordic original productions to reflect a "more feminine point of view," as its regional slate of crime dramas, including 'Snake Killer' and 'Rinnan', has been drawing a largely male audience. The streaming service is now looking to broaden its Nordic content strategy to attract more women viewers alongside its established thriller output.

Spain's Valencia region is under an orange alert for torrential rain, flooding and storms from Thursday to Friday, issued by AEMET and the regional 112 emergency service. Valencia has suspended classes in part of the region on Thursday and Friday. In Catalonia, civil protection sent an ES-Alert phone warning to Baix Empordà, while firefighters in l'Horta Nord are monitoring waterways.

Japanese racehorse Croix du Nord, entered for the Tenno Sho (Autumn), will be ridden by Italian jockey Christian Demuro, who is set to arrive in Japan on a short-term license and begin riding during Tenno Sho week. Racing outlets including Nikkan Sports and Netkeiba report the new partnership, drawing attention ahead of one of Japan's biggest autumn races.

A photographer known as Miss Ming has submitted a picture for a photo suggestion challenge themed on 'Waiting for Godot', while admitting she may have missed the point of the theme. The image was taken on the beach of Sylt in the North Sea, and she is asking her followers whether her take on the Beckett motif works.

North Korea is denying any responsibility for an explosion and is threatening retaliation, according to a report by Berliner Morgenpost. The statement comes amid rising tensions, and German-language news coverage of the country is being widely read. Details about the explosion itself, including where it happened and who is accused, remain sparse in the available reporting.

Finnish logistics group Nurminen and Tarros have signed an agreement to expand their Nordic-Mediterranean transport connection, strengthening links between Scandinavia and southern European ports such as La Spezia in Italy. The deal, flagged under intermodal and business tags, points to closer cooperation in container and combined transport services between the two regions.

The name Nordin is circulating widely in Sweden, though no confirmed event has been attached to it. The word is a common Swedish surname, and posts are simply sharing or searching the name without further detail. Until more information emerges, there is no verified news behind the spike in interest.

Rostock Seawolves travel to Hamburg to face the Veolia Towers in a Bundesliga basketball matchup between two neighbouring northern clubs sitting eleventh and twelfth in the table. The game is billed as a 'northern duel of the disappointed', with Rostock looking to make amends for their earlier cup defeat against Hamburg and both sides desperate for a win to climb away from the bottom of the standings.

Nordisk Film & TV Fond has announced the funding support it allocated during the third quarter of 2026. The announcement outlines which film and television projects received backing in the period. The Nordic screen industry and its observers typically follow these quarterly funding decisions to see where public money for new productions is going.

A comparison of three major password managers argues that NordPass, Bitwarden and Proton Pass each reflect a different philosophy: commercial convenience, open-source transparency, and privacy-first design. The piece claims there is no universal best choice, only a clear winner depending on each user's needs, weighing security, pricing and trust in 2026.

Nordisk Film & TV Fond has published its funding support decisions for the third quarter of 2026. The announcement outlines which Nordic film and television projects received backing during the period. Details on specific recipients and amounts were not included in the available information.

Nordstrom is operating a pop-up space in New York focused on gourmet foods, part of the retailer's broader push to refresh its pop-up format with new concepts. The move reflects how department stores are experimenting with food and experience-driven retail to draw shoppers into physical locations and test new merchandising ideas.

Evangelical businesspeople and church leaders from the Nordic countries are meeting in Stockholm for a gathering focused on the intersection of Christian faith, entrepreneurship and church life. The event brings together participants from across Scandinavia to discuss cooperation between the business community and evangelical churches in the region.

Prime Video's Nordic division says it plans to give its original programming a 'more feminine point of view'. The announcement signals a programming shift for the streaming service's output in Scandinavia, with future originals expected to reflect more women-centred stories and perspectives. The news was reported by Deadline and is drawing attention among television industry watchers in the region.