The NB8 (Nordic and Baltic) foreign ministers, including representatives from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, convened in Saaremaa, Estonia, on April 29-30, 2026, to discuss continued support for Ukraine, European security, and transatlantic relations

Link: https://news.err.ee/1610010478/gallery-nordic-baltic-foreign-ministers-arrive-in-saaremaa-for-nb8-meeting

CGI announced a strategic partnership with Cleura in Stockholm on April 30, 2026, to integrate European-based cloud services and expand its sovereign cloud offering, targeting Nordic organizations, especially those in the public sector and critical infrastructure, facing stringent regulatory needs.

Link: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cgi-expands-sovereign-cloud-and-ai-offerings-through-strategic-partnership-with-cleura-in-the-nordics-302757738.html

The ongoing strike involving Norwegian hotel and restaurant workers saw a further expansion on April 29, 2026, as additional workers at sites like Hotell Bondeheimen (Oslo) and Scandic Lillestrøm joined the action, demanding higher wages and changes to sick pay reimbursement procedures.

Link: https://striketracker.app/strikes-in-norway/strike-oslo-26-april-2026

Tens of thousands of households in Sweden continue to be without electricity, and rail services remain partially or fully suspended in several regions due to the severe disruption caused by the powerful storm Dave, even though the highest weather warnings have been lifted.

Link: https://caliber.az/en/post/sweden-battles-blackouts-transport-disruptions-after-fierce-storm

Keep showing up, keep cheering each other on — and as always, be happy! 🏃‍♂️

The Morning Expat Team