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🇩🇰 Denmark • October 29, 2026

Holbæk to Drop Data Center After Citizen Protests

Holbæk Municipality will stop all planning for a hyperscale data center after nearly 100 citizens protested at the Old Town Hall. The Social...

🇸🇪 Sweden • October 29, 2026

Moderates 0.7 Points Behind Social Democrats in New Poll

A new Indikator Opinion poll for October puts Sweden's Moderates at 26.3 percent, just 0.7 percentage points behind the Social Democrats on 27.0...

🇳🇴 Norway • October 29, 2026

Norwegians Save 19.8 Billion on Fixed Power Price

Norwegians have saved 19.8 billion kroner in the first year of the norgespris fixed electricity price scheme, according to the government. The...

🇸🇪 Sweden

Moderates 0.7 Points Behind Social Democrats in New Poll

October 29, 2026

Siblings Deported to Somalia as Stop Law Stalls

October 28, 2026

Seven Weeks On, Center and Left Press S on Government

October 28, 2026

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🇳🇴 Norway

Norwegians Save 19.8 Billion on Fixed Power Price

October 29, 2026

Norway Justice Minister Seeks PST Briefing for Parliament

October 28, 2026

Tromsø, Vågan and Stranda Get Green Light for Visitor Fee

October 28, 2026

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🇩🇰 Denmark

Holbæk to Drop Data Center After Citizen Protests

October 29, 2026

Venstre Board Quits After MP Expelled in Revolt

October 28, 2026

Venstre Board in Aalborg North Quits Over MP Exclusion

October 28, 2026

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🇫🇮 Finland

Espoo Buys €4M Executive Cars Amid Job Cuts

October 28, 2026

Finland Buys RGW110 Anti-Tank System for €84.5M

October 28, 2026

Vantaa Budget Splits Parties as Left Blasts Layoff Savings

October 27, 2026

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🇮🇸 Iceland

Iceland's Health Minister Admits Decades-Long Nursing Home Shortfall

February 15, 2026

Rósin Quits Social Democratic Council Over Candidate Snub

February 14, 2026

66% of Westman Islanders Approve Mayor Despite Party Shift

February 14, 2026

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🇫🇮 Finland • November 25, 2025

Green Party Leadership Changes in Mikkeli Region with New Board Members

The Green Party in Mikkeli has elected Terppa Kuismin as chairperson and added three new board members. This leadership change comes as Finnish...

🇫🇮 Finland • November 25, 2025

Finnish Opposition Proposes Alternative Budget with Tax Shift from Top Earners

Finland's main opposition party proposes canceling tax cuts for top earners to fund middle-class relief and social benefit protections. The...

🇩🇰 Denmark • November 25, 2025

Denmark Extends Ministerial Accountability Statute of Limitations

Denmark's government and Socialist People's Party have agreed to extend statutory limitations for ministerial accountability cases. The changes...

🇫🇮 Finland • November 25, 2025

Finland Expands Military Intelligence Powers Across Defense Forces

Finland proposes major expansion of military intelligence powers across all defense branches. The reforms would enable broader surveillance...

🇳🇴 Norway • November 25, 2025

Norwegian Government Spending Billions on Consultants Despite Cuts Directive

Norwegian government agencies spent 12.7 billion kroner on consultants despite reduction directives. The State Roads Administration, Defense...

🇳🇴 Norway • November 25, 2025

Norwegian Government Proposes Eliminating County Administration Level

Norway's Conservative Party proposes eliminating county municipalities to reduce bureaucracy. The plan would transfer education, transport and...

🇸🇪 Sweden • November 25, 2025

Kiruna Implements 35-Hour Work Week in Care Sector Despite Legal Challenge

Kiruna Municipality implements 35-hour work week for care staff through administrative maneuver despite legal challenge. The policy affects 300...

🇸🇪 Sweden • November 25, 2025

Swedish Government Proposes Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age

Sweden's government proposes lowering criminal responsibility age to 13 for serious crimes, sparking debate between justice advocates and child...

🇩🇰 Denmark • November 25, 2025

Conservative Party Moves to Expel Aalborg Council Member

Aalborg's Conservative Party moves to expel council member Vibeke Gamst after she backed a rival mayor candidate. The political defection collapsed a...

🇳🇴 Norway • November 25, 2025

Norwegian Culture Council Faces Scrutiny Over Self-Approved Grants

Norway's Culture Council faces crisis as committee leaders awarded millions to their own organizations. Critics demand external investigation while...

🇸🇪 Sweden • November 25, 2025

Swedish Government Faces Opposition Criticism Over Social Media Practices

Sweden's governing Social Democrats face opposition accusations of operating misleading social media accounts through subsidiary organizations. The...

🇸🇪 Sweden • November 25, 2025

Green Party Selects New Gothenburg Leader Amid Urban Policy Shifts

Klara Holmin becomes the Green Party's new Gothenburg leader, emphasizing social sustainability and reduced car traffic. Her selection signals...

🇩🇰 Denmark • November 25, 2025

Political Shift in Aalborg as Denmark Democrats Secure Council Position

Aalborg's political landscape shifts as Denmark Democrats secure council position, backing Mayor Lasse Frimand Jensen. The move creates stable...

🇩🇰 Denmark • November 25, 2025

Lars Aslan Becomes First Candidate for Copenhagen Integration Mayor Post

Lars Aslan has become the first official candidate for Copenhagen's crucial integration and employment mayor position following an unexpected...

🇫🇮 Finland • November 24, 2025

Finnish Wellbeing Services District Approves Budget Changes for Emergency Services

Finland's Eloisa wellbeing services district has unanimously approved budget changes affecting Savonlinna Hospital and emergency medical services....

🇫🇮 Finland • November 24, 2025

Finnish Parliament Advances Parliamentary Ombudsman Selection Process

Finland's Parliament moves closer to selecting a new Parliamentary Ombudsman as three candidates advance to final interviews. The Constitutional Law...