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News from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.
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Zelensky says Ukrainian and US negotiators could meet in Norway
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said negotiators from Ukraine and the United States could hold talks in Norway within the next few days, according to the…
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Norway plans to limit activity aids for disabled adults, drawing cross-party criticism
Norway's government wants to change the scheme that funds activity aids, such as adapted bicycles and skis, for disabled people over 26, so that more people…
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Hydro unveils HalZero process aimed at aluminium production without CO2 emissions
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre called the milestone a potentially historic breakthrough.
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Norway’s business minister tells hotel chains to stop resisting new tourist tax
New figures show record tourism turnover in northern Norway.
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Åland library gets back a novel borrowed in 1933, more than 92 years late
No fine will be charged on the 6,757 euros the late fees would have reached.
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Pregnant Brazilian woman married to a Swede told to leave Sweden and reapply
The Migration Court ruled she must apply again from Brazil despite her pregnancy.
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Norway proposes state cover for at least 75% of adult dental bills
The plan would be phased in, starting with younger adults, at an eventual cost of about 9bn kroner a year.
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Trondheim man admits stabbing three but claims self-defence as trial opens
The defendant told the court he was beaten and threatened before using the knife to escape.
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Espoo to cut 140 jobs over three years despite budget surplus
Finland’s second city confirms job cuts after failed talks, aiming to save about €10 million a year.
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Danish minister proposes making employers fund Danish lessons for foreign recruits
Denmark's labour minister, Kaare Dybvad Bek, has suggested that employers hiring staff from abroad should have to pay for Danish lessons before the workers arrive, The…