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A Helsinki court is hearing a shocking case of debt-related violence where a man's finger was severed with an axe. The brutal assault in a Finnish...
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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces direct payments to help low-income families and elderly Danes with food costs. The move marks a shift in...
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Denmark's Royal Life Guard used a flag with Queen Margrethe's monogram during King Frederik's New Year speech, sparking national curiosity. The...
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A Finnish vocational college is taking the government to court after being excluded from a major educational pilot program. The legal appeal raises...
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A Finnish court sentenced a religious group leader to over 3 years for 13 sex crimes, but dismissed aggravated rape charges due to old laws. The case...
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A vehicle fire has halted all train traffic on the vital Öresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark, stranding thousands of commuters and travelers....
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A person has died in a house fire in Langebæk, Denmark. The tragedy highlights fire safety challenges and the deep community impact of such events,...
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Equinor CEO Anders Opedal declares Stavanger's role as the energy giant's headquarters "non-negotiable," announcing major upgrades to its Forus...
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A Norwegian court reduced a former doctor's sentence for 70 rapes from 21 to 16 years, citing a new consent law. The split decision ignites a fierce...
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Lappeenranta Fortress hosts its traditional Christmas market this weekend, featuring 70+ local artisans, family activities, and cultural...
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The Centre Party's Mikkeli branch elects teacher Sari Noponen as its new chair, highlighting the party's grassroots focus on education and welfare....
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Norway's police website crashed Friday morning, disrupting access to online services before a noon restoration. The incident highlights...
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A tragic death in Hörby has left a Swedish community reeling. As the municipality investigates its own role, tough questions emerge about child...
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Finland's Social Democratic Party has firmly rejected granting tax powers to the new wellbeing services counties, warning it would create a "new...
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A shooting in Helsinki's Vesala district injured one person, with police suspecting a clash between rival groups. The incident tests Finland's strict...
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Finland will stop funding subsidized holidays for low-income families after 2026, a direct cut from wider 130M euro austerity measures. For...
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Finland's Defence Forces award a €62 million support contract to domestic firms Patria and Insta, with work centered in Jämsä. This move reinforces...
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Copenhagen politician Sikandar Siddique fights to prove his residency as the municipality challenges his registered address. The January 5 deadline...
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A 14-year-old's terrifying ordeal locked inside a parked bus in Næstved exposes a critical gap in public transport safety protocols. The incident...
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A fourth 16-year-old has been charged as an accomplice in the Strømmen explosion, bringing the total to four minors. The case forces Norway to...
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A fourth 16-year-old has been charged as an accomplice in the Strømmen explosion, bringing the total to four teens. The case challenges Norway's...
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A Norwegian appeals court reduced a serial rapist's sentence from 21 to 16 years, citing a new law. The decision ignites debate on justice, victim...
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A Norwegian appeals court reduced serial rapist Arne Bye's sentence from 21 to 16 years due to a legislative change. The case involving 72 rapes...
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