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Sweden's emergency number 112 is inundated with 8,000 calls every New Year's Eve, a third of which are non-emergencies. This predictable surge risks...
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Firefighters in Innlandet are battling a major barn fire in Løten, working to prevent flames from spreading to a nearby house. The incident...
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A missing hiker was rescued from Bergen's mountains in a major nighttime operation involving police and volunteer teams. The successful find...
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Southern Norway faces a renewed landslide and flood threat as up to 60mm of rain targets already saturated ground. Municipalities are maintaining...
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Norway's Marketing Council has overturned a consumer watchdog decision, allowing three major parking firms to keep charging high invoice fees. The...
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Three major parking companies have defeated Norway's consumer watchdog in a landmark case. The Marketing Council overturned million-kroner fines,...
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A Danish woman faces aggravated fraud charges in Norway for a sophisticated police impersonation scam that cost a 70-year-old victim 3.5 million NOK....
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A Danish woman faces aggravated fraud charges in Norway for a sophisticated police impersonation scam that defrauded a Romsdal senior of 3.5 million...
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Norovirus and flu threaten Swedish Christmas gatherings. Infection control experts offer clear, practical advice on how to protect yourself and your...
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The Finnish municipality of Sotkamo is seeing an Airbnb explosion, driven equally by tourists and seasonal mine workers. With listings averaging €100...
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As Sweden heads into the festive season, the winter vomiting bug (norovirus) poses a major threat to holiday plans. Public health expert Dr. Thomas...
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Denmark's tax-funded healthcare system is among the world's best, but its gatekeeper model can confuse new residents. Our guide explains the crucial...
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Finland's State Audit Office warns the government is failing to meet its deficit and debt reduction targets. The report challenges the core economic...
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A 19-year-old's claim that a shooting at Oslo's Storo Senter was an 'impulse action' tests Norway's strict gun control and societal norms. The...
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A Finnish prosecutor seeks 10-11 years in prison for a 15-year-old accused of a brutal murder in Iitti. The case forces a national reckoning on...
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A Finnish court hears the case of a 16-year-old charged with murder in Iitti, with prosecutors seeking up to 11 years. The trial tests Finland's...
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Denmark has struck a cross-party deal to raise construction cost limits for social housing, aiming to boost affordable homes. This move targets a...
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Sokndal, Norway sees floodwaters recede but braces for new heavy rainfall overnight. While schools reopen and cleanup begins, emergency alerts remain...
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A 19-year-old man is in custody after firing a shotgun inside a major Oslo shopping center. The court has ordered a psychiatric assessment, raising...
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A man threatened customers in a Kirkkonummi store, leading to a police chase and the seizure of an airsoft gun. Finnish authorities emphasize strict...
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A suspected arson attack in Gothenburg's Tuve district has left a community on edge. Residents extinguished a townhouse fire themselves before police...
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Norway is considering extending its mandatory military service beyond 19 months to bolster armed forces personnel. The review of the conscription law...
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Finnish drugmakers are fiercely lobbying against an EU rule making them pay 80% of wastewater cleanup costs for pharmaceutical residues. The battle...
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