Sweden's 112 Emergency: 8,000 Calls on New Year's Eve
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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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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Denmark's acclaimed healthcare system faces a language barrier. With 13% of the population foreign-born, many struggle to find English-speaking...
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Norway's parliament forms a cross-bloc majority to permanently preserve the 'Rose Castle' WWII memorial in Oslo. The decision highlights the...
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Finland's government is quietly preparing to slash legal cost reimbursements for acquitted individuals by up to 50%. Legal experts warn the move...
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SMHI warns of sudden, widespread black ice across northern Sweden Tuesday, creating treacherous driving conditions. Experts urge extreme caution,...
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Sweden's government proposes a new state-owned company to build major roads and railways, aiming to fix chronic delays and cost overruns. The plan...
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Oslo police arrested a 14-year-old for robbing a 15-year-old, recovering the stolen jacket and watch. The case highlights Norway's rehabilitative...
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Behind Sweden's 25,296 reported sexual offenses are forgotten families: the relatives of perpetrators. They face shame, isolation, and a lack of...
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Finland's Parliament is locked in a week of intense debates over the 2025 state budget. The government's austerity plan faces fierce opposition,...
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Local activists in Muurame, Finland, halted a logging machine to protect a community-valued forest. This grassroots action reflects a growing...
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