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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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Norway's government is rewriting its 24-year-old patient rights law to make healthcare rights more understandable for citizens. An expert committee...
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Norway's government is reforming patient rights legislation to make healthcare entitlements clearer for both patients and medical professionals. The...
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Anne Iren Fagerbakke has been appointed as Norway's new railway director, bringing experience from her previous role managing mobility in Vestland...
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A Norwegian ski camp faces 35,000 kroner fine for operating unlicensed cable tow systems on Folgefonna glacier. Authorities rejected claims of good...
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A Danish lawyer faces charges for exploiting vulnerable clients over 15 years. Police allege he misappropriated millions while serving as legal...
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An ice safety expert provides crucial winter safety advice following a fatal accident in northern Sweden. The tragedy highlights ongoing risks as ice...
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The father of a Swedish teenager at risk of forced marriage has returned to Sweden undetected by authorities. The case reveals serious gaps in...
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Lappeenranta region launches Waltti mobile app for public transport with half-price ticket campaign through January 6. The free app combines ticket...
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Finland faces 70,000 euro fine over Border Guard safety failures that led to a fatal 2020 boat accident. The court found inadequate risk assessment...
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Finland's public holiday calendar delivers nine weekday holidays in the coming year, creating multiple opportunities for extended weekends. The...
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Crown Prince Haakon Magnus will attend the opening ceremony of Stavanger's new University Hospital in January. The royal visit highlights Norway's...
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Kolding Municipality faces political turmoil after replacing human vacuuming services with robots for 1,400 elderly residents. The ruling party now...
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Swedish caregivers for mentally ill and disabled relatives are reaching breaking points as support services struggle with coordination gaps. Luleå's...
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Sweden faces a healthcare emergency as Subutex, the primary medication for opioid addiction treatment, may disappear from the market. Medical...
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Aalborg municipality has cleared a developer of building regulation violations while forgiving its own procedural errors. The decision ends a long...
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Danish authorities are reviewing whether hunters can shoot wolves attacking their dogs after a threatening encounter in Varde. Officials are creating...
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Denmark sees record numbers of seniors working past pension age, with nearly 100,000 citizens continuing employment. New data shows a 7%...
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University of Helsinki students fear losing traditional event spaces as their student union sells multiple properties to a pension insurance company....
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South Karelia relocates an ambulance from Imatra to Korvenkanta to improve emergency response times. The move comes after an 18-month delay in...
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Imatra city officials now have three options for their swimming pool future, including the surprise return of Imatra Baths as a potential location....
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