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A full strike by the Swedish Transport Workers' Union involving 4,500 train drivers has cancelled 500 departures as of April 26. Passengers can apply...
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Danish supermarkets like Netto, Føtex, and Bilka will close on May 1 for Store Bededag. Some smaller shops may stay open. The holiday, dating back to...
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Helsinki bans public drinking in Kaivopuisto park for 2026 Vappu, citing public intoxication and littering. Student unions criticize the decision,...
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Rescue teams search for a missing female ultrarunner in Norway's demanding Telemark region. The experienced runner's disappearance underscores the...
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Oslo's 15 administrative districts face a severe budget crisis driven by soaring social welfare costs and expensive youth care needs. Mandatory...
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A change in Swedish law allows customs to inspect international mail at inland sorting terminals, leading to a sharp 20% rise in drug seizures this...
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Swedish police report 65 vulnerable neighborhoods, with 19 in the most serious category. While the overall number grew, officials say conditions have...
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Copenhagen appoints former firefighter Andreas Keil as its new technical mayor, tasked with leading the city's integration and social policies. His...
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Copenhagen University's closure of all quiet rooms has ignited a major student protest. The administration says the rooms failed to serve a broad...
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A serial harasser posing as staff has targeted major Finnish retail chains like Puuilo and Tokmanni in Central Uusimaa, filming customers without...
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Construction begins on a major new parking hall at Jyväskylä's Hippos Arena, a key infrastructure project for Central Finland. The phased build aims...
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A property dispute between former roommates in Espoo escalated to an alleged murder, exposing challenges in police intervention for civil conflicts....
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Oslo's city council has reached a political agreement on a major school restructuring plan after months of protests and debate. The plan, which will...
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A Norwegian man has pleaded guilty to threatening a woman to withdraw her assault complaint against Marius Borg Høiby. The case, involving threats of...
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Norway will require all general practitioners to offer digital consultations starting next spring. The government mandate includes video, text, and...
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Norwegian police used a spike strip to stop a fleeing teenage driver in Ringsaker. The driver was over the legal alcohol limit and had no valid...
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Norwegian police report a record number of teenagers charged with carrying knives and firearms in public. Officials call the trend 'extremely...
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Norway faces a growing call to eliminate its 1000-krone banknote, with law enforcement and business leaders arguing it primarily aids criminals....
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Swedish police list 65 vulnerable areas, with 19 deemed particularly severe. While one area improved, another was added due to persistent crime....
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A houseboat sank in central Stockholm, leading to the rescue of two people. The incident underscores the risks and realities of Sweden's beloved...
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Oslo's metro begins a historic upgrade, swapping its 1966 signal system for modern technology. The new system will allow trains to run closer...
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A large-scale search is underway in Telemark, Norway, for a missing hiker. Emergency services and volunteer groups are combing the challenging...
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Norway releases a scientific report assessing sea lice risk to wild salmon from fish farms. The data will guide decisions about where new aquaculture...
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