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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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Sweden's child explosives crisis deepens. 54 suspects under 15 this year. Gangs recruit; materials are easy. A national identity challenged.

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Sweden's Child Explosives Crisis: 54 Suspected This Year
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Norway's political future shifts. A deputy leader candidate steps aside, endorsing a 28-year-old to help shape the new Høyre team.

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https://tinyurl.com/248q69fv
Norway's Høyre Leadership Shakeup: 1 Candidate Withdraws
December 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Sweden approved 45,000 work permits. The system is strict, employer-driven, and hinges on salary thresholds. Can it compete for global talent?

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https://tinyurl.com/26xmxmju
Sweden Work Permits: A 2024 Guide for Non-EU Citizens
December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Norway's community Christmas tree felled. This targeted vandalism is an attack on public joy itself.

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Norway Christmas Tree Vandalism: Flekkefjord's Symbol Felled
December 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Shooting at Finnish restaurant on Independence Day. No injuries, but rare incident challenges nation's strict gun law narrative.

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Finland Shooting: Police Arrest 2 in Hamina Incident
December 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Tragic house fire in Finland kills four. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the country's deadliest residential fire in months.

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Finland House Fire Kills 4: Savonlinna Probe Continues
December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Tragic house fire in Finland claims four lives. The devastating Savonlinna blaze underscores urgent rural fire safety challenges.

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Finland House Fire: Four Bodies Found in Savonlinna
December 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Norway doubles defense budget. New submarines and 500km rockets signal major shift.

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Norway Doubles Defense Budget for Submarines and Long-Range Rockets
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Progress Party's ferry funding flip sparks fury. A heated debate questions political honesty on vital coastal infrastructure.

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Norwegian Opposition Party Criticized Over Ferry Funding Reversal
December 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Finnish tech sector held hostage by weekend politics. Key elderly care funding delayed in legislative rush.

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https://tinyurl.com/23yul85v
Finnish Parliament Committee Works Through Weekend on Key Tech and Social Legislation
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Finnish police seize illegal firearm in Lahti. Arrest highlights strict national gun laws and calm, effective enforcement.

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Finnish Police Seize Unauthorized Firearm in Lahti Arrest
December 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Major Helsinki house fire contained. No injuries.

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Major House Fire Contained in Helsinki's Marjaniemi District
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Finnish military probes staff loyalty card misuse. Public funds shouldn't earn private rewards.

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https://tinyurl.com/2asu68yg
Finnish Defense Forces Probe Staff Bonus Card Misuse
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Stockholm's Social Democrats elect new leader. Key focus: combating youth crime through schools and security.

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https://tinyurl.com/2cotz3zr
Stockholm's Social Democrats Elect New Leader for City Hall
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Copenhagen politics just lost a major player. The Social Democrats' historic defeat signals a sharp shift in the city's direction.

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Social Democratic Candidate Exits Copenhagen Politics After Election Defeat
December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Copenhagen's integration chief resigns. The city's crucial migrant policies now face political uncertainty.

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https://tinyurl.com/25uyqfuo
Copenhagen's Integration Chief Steps Down After Election Loss
December 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Danish far-right poll surge cools. The volatile link between immigration debates and political support is on full display.

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https://tinyurl.com/2cvqphaa
Danish People's Party's Poll Surge Cools as Integration Debate Heats
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Hjørring mayor's re-election in jeopardy. A last-minute confidentiality breach allegation tests Danish political trust and alliances.

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https://tinyurl.com/2cpgucbp
Political Turmoil in Hjørring as Mayor's Re-election Faces Last-Minute Challenge
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Sweden's political map is being redrawn. A century-old party faces parliamentary exit, forcing a major realignment.

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Swedish Parliament Faces Major Realignment as Liberal Party Support Collapses
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Copenhagen's political landscape shifts after 100 years. Socialist People's Party victory pressures left-wing alliances.

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Socialist People's Party Gains Ground in Copenhagen as Left-Wing Alliance Faces Pressure
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Finnish staff face longer work week, no extra pay. A national reform triggers a major labor dispute as unions fight the change.

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https://tinyurl.com/22rhysh7
Finnish Municipality Extends Work Week for 117 Staff Without Pay Raise
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Denmark debates secrecy shift. Parliament committees, not leadership, may decide to publish confidential documents. A major transparency test.

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https://tinyurl.com/27kw4msz
Danish Parliament Speaker Proposes Shift in Handling Confidential Documents
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Finland's climate gridlock ends. Government deal crucial for 2035 carbon neutrality target.

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https://tinyurl.com/28h29mfq
Finnish Government Reaches Climate Deal After Summer Dispute
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Centre Party pushes back on Finnish dismissal rules. Proposal would limit eased firing to smallest firms, protecting public jobs.

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https://tinyurl.com/27o4uy5s
Finnish Opposition Proposes Limits to Eased Dismissal Rules for Small Businesses
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Finland's public broadcaster names new chairman. Media veteran Kari Kivelä to lead Yle through digital shift in 2026.

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Kari Kivelä Appointed as Next Yleisradio Board Chairman
December 4, 2025 at 7:30 AM