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Your source for Nordic news in English. Get the latest news from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. Daily coverage of Scandinavian politics, business news, breaking stories, and Nordic culture.
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Finland approves a controversial roundabout. Local businesses warn it will worsen congestion in Jyväskylä's Seppälä district.

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Finland's Jyväskylä Seppälä Plan Approved: New Roundabout
February 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Denmark bets big on tiny class sizes. A 14-student mandate aims for long-term economic payoff, despite funding questions.

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Denmark's Education Bet: 14-Pupil Classrooms to Boost Economy
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Finland's government majority shrinks to three. MP quits True Finns, creating instability during budget talks.

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Finland MP Quits True Finns: Govt Majority Shrinks
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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DNB profits surge 13.3B kroner in Q4. Norway's largest bank highlights nation's resilient economy.

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Norway's DNB profits hit 13.3 billion kroner in Q4
February 4, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Norway's $2bn hospital has no staff break rooms. A landmark project violates labor laws and wellbeing.

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Norway's New $2bn Hospital Has Zero Staff Break Rooms
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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One year after a school shooting, trauma remains. But the headmaster of the Örebro school says their community's strength is the path forward.

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Sweden School Shooting: One Year Later, Trauma Remains
February 4, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Driver unhurt after car slides into ditch. A common winter reminder: focus is your best traction.

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Finland Snow Crash: Driver Unhurt in Nurmijärvi Ditch
February 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Highway 12 closed after serious crash. Eight rescue units responded, underscoring Finland's persistent road safety challenges.

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Finland Highway 12 Crash: 8 Rescue Units
February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Finland rail near-miss: 0.1m from tragedy. A stark reminder of crossing dangers.

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Finland Rail Near-Miss: 0.1m From Tragedy at Crossing
February 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Swedish PM takes cabinet door-knocking. Unprecedented voter outreach grounds Stockholm politics in local realities.

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Swedish PM Knocks Doors in Vasteras Voter Outreach
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Norway mandates boat license practical test. After 58 recreational boating deaths, hands-on skills are now required.

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Norway Plans Boat License Practical Test After 58 Deaths
February 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Finland's 94,800 annual car crashes. This was one near miss. A driver walked away unharmed after a rollover, underscoring the fragility of road safety.

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Finland's 94,800 Annual Car Crashes: One Near Miss
February 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Landlord convicted for tenant harassment. A landmark case for renter safety and "home peace" in Finland.

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Finland Landlord Convicted: Tenant Harassment Case
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Finland's cold eases, but power prices explode. Record 82c/kWh spike reveals Nordic energy market's acute volatility.

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Finland's Paradox: Frost Eases, Power Prices Surge 82c/kWh
February 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Violent outburst at Norway youth prison. Three staff hospitalized, inmate transferred. Raises urgent safety questions for correctional system.

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Norway Youth Prison Violence: 3 Staff Hospitalized
February 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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SATS recalls 29 GHD machines after injury. Swift safety action across Norway.

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Norway Fitness Chain Recalls 29 Machines After Accident
February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Denmark moves to strip 36 people of voting rights. A legal loophole for center residents sparks a fierce debate on democracy and exclusion.

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Denmark Targets 36 Center Residents' Voting Rights
February 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Finland tackles student housing crisis. Lappeenranta starts 300 new units, but without state funding.

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Finland Starts 300 Student Housing Units in Lappeenranta
February 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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After 8 months, a family returns home. A costly ship-induced landslide operation ends their ordeal.

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Norway Family Home After 8-Month Ship Accident Evacuation
February 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Finland's farm subsidies soar, but new farmers vanish. Investment isn't translating into the next generation.

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Finland's Farm Aid Paradox: Double Subsidies, Fewer New Farmers
February 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Security breach at Norway waste plant. A knife-wielding man targeted valuable e-waste, forcing a critical infrastructure security review.

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Norway Waste Plant Knife Arrest: Porsgrunn Incident
February 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Finland's elderly care fails inspection. One resident never went outdoors. Report reveals systemic neglect from understaffing.

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Finland Care Home Shock: One Resident Never Outdoors
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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From toaster fires to ice rescues: Norway's 110 center handles it all. A day in the life of emergency dispatchers managing society's wide-ranging crises.

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Norway 110 Center Manages Multiple Crises: Toster Fire to Ice Rescue
February 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Finland's welfare regions face 2026 deficit crisis. Opposition slams reform group for delaying urgent fiscal fix.

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Finland Welfare Reform: 21 Areas Face 2026 Deficit Crisis
February 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Finland's winter electricity price record shattered. Extreme cold and still winds freeze turbines, spiking costs.

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Finland's Electricity Price Spikes to Winter Record High
February 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM