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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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Norwegian fifth graders show declining reading skills in latest national tests, with 29% now at the lowest proficiency level. Education authorities...
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Norwegian fifth graders show concerning decline in reading skills with over 25% performing at the lowest level. The steady drop in reading...
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A moose hunter in northern Sweden shot and killed a bear near Lycksele, claiming self-defense. Police are investigating the incident as a potential...
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Norway's equality watchdog condemns Vy's 36-hour advance notice requirement for wheelchair users as unreasonable. The criticism follows a Molde...
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Oslo introduces a 90-day physical transport ticket for children aged 6-17, addressing digital exclusion concerns. The trial runs through summer and...
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Southern Swedish farmers combat massive crop damage from resident geese using automated laser systems. Climate change has altered migration patterns,...
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Stockholm is constructing an artificial reef using blasted rock from subway construction to create new marine habitats. The project will protect...
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A Swedish preschool in Gunnilse has successfully reduced illness transmission among children and staff, earning recognition from health authorities....
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Gothenburg announces waste management and water fee increases taking effect next quarter. Homeowners will pay approximately one hundred kronor more...
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Denmark's prison system drops citizenship requirements for correctional officers amid staffing shortages. Qualified applicants from outside the EU...
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Jyväskylä residents claim river restoration goals are not being met as water levels drop significantly. Local homeowners say their concerns were...
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Finland's government is reviewing the child benefit system to boost birth rates and support diverse family structures. Potential reforms include...
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A Gothenburg organization has awarded scholarships to two young innovators helping youth enter the workforce. The recipients include a lawyer...
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A Danish couple wins a groundbreaking case after the High Court overturns forced adoption of their newborn. The child was removed from parents two...
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Norwegian authorities are using automated license plate scanners to identify vehicles with outstanding issues instantly. The system checks thousands...
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Norwegian health authorities approved two Swedish doctors with serious abuse histories to work with patients, exposing critical gaps in medical...
Read more →A Swedish father faces child sex crime charges after his children were returned from state care. The case raises questions about family reunification...
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Finland's Social Insurance Institution director general apologizes for controversial comments about remote work policies. The controversy prompted an...
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A newly built Helsinki apartment building with 109 units has only two residents amid Finland's struggling housing market. The city confirms just one...
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Kela's director general Lasse Lehtonen has apologized for controversial comments about staff retention during a crisis board meeting. The apology...
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