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Sweden, Finland and Norway Update Crisis Advice as Ukraine-Russia War Grinds On
Sweden, Finland and Norway have recently updated their advice for citizens preparing to survive war and other crises, wary of Ukraine’s grinding fight against Russia.World - The New York Times - 8 hours ago -
"Hello, I'm In Finland" | 60 Minutes Archive
In 1999, correspondent Bob Simon reported from Finland on Nokia, the former mobile giant that once dominated the global market with its cell phones.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
In Finland, Building One of the World’s Largest Cruise Ships
In a Finnish shipyard, the 250,800-ton sister of Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is in the final stages of construction. We got an inside look.Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
Germany suspects sabotage behind severed undersea cables
The two countries say they are "deeply concerned" as they raise the possibility of sabotage.Top stories - BBC News - 11 hours ago -
Ødegaard out of Norway squad to rehab ankle
Martin Ødegaard will not play in Norway's Nations League matches against Slovenia and Kazakhstan due to the ankle injury he suffered on Sept. 9.Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Norway Apologizes for Forced Assimilation of Sami and Other Minorities
A policy of “Norwegianization” silenced the languages of Indigenous people and forced their children into boarding schools. The long-awaited apology avoided the issue of land rights.World - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on suspicion of rape
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."Top stories - CBS News - 12 hours ago -
‘A serious accusation’: Norway’s crown prince on stepson’s arrest
Crown Prince Haakon said the police and judiciary must be allowed to do their jobs as they investigate a list of allegations, including rape, against Marius Borg Hoiby, his wife's son from a ...Top stories - NBC News - 8 hours ago -
Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Is Arrested on Suspicion of Rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, was arrested on Monday. His lawyer denied the accusation and said his client was cooperating with the authorities.World - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
Finland's president calls North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia an escalation
Finland’s president says that North Korea’s dispatch of troops to Russia represents an escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war that goes against China’s own stated position on the conflictWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Finland charges a combatant with war crimes allegedly committed in 2014 in Ukraine
Prosecutors in Finland have filed charges over alleged war crimes in 2014 by a combatant who fought against Ukrainian forces in a Russian-backed separatist region of UkraineWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Finland exports snow-saving mats to ski resorts hit by climate crisis
Preserving previous year’s snow for start of season can combat increasingly unpredictable winters. Before the arrival of electric fridges and freezers, people across Finland would saw a block of ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Clash of Clans creator’s Bit Odd takes eccentric approach to mobile game design, raises $18.2M
Bit Odd has, a studio in Finland led by Lasse Louhento, has raised $18.2 million (€17 million) in funding to make mobile games.Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago -
Germany and Finland investigate a severed data cable through the Baltic Sea
German and Finland have expressed deep concern over the discovery of a severed undersea cable between the countries through the Baltic SeaTech - ABC News - Yesterday -
Germany and Finland ‘deeply concerned’ about severed undersea cable
Foreign ministers do not rule out sabotage as part of Russia’s ‘hybrid warfare’World - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Norway to increase minimum age limit on social media to 15 to protect children
Prime minister wants young people to be shielded from ‘power of the algorithm’. Norway is to enforce a strict minimum age limit on social media of 15 as the government ramped up its campaign ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
At least 1 dead after train derails on Norway's north coast
Police say at least one person was killed and four people injured when a train running along Norway’s northern coast derailed Thursday with 55 people on boardWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Remains of man whose death was recorded in 1197 saga uncovered in Norway
Researchers say skeleton retrieved from well is likely to be that of man ‘cast headfirst’ into it by besiegers of castle. In 1197, an ancient saga relates, a body was flung into a well by the ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Sweden and Norway rethink cashless society plans over Russia security fears
Rise in hybrid warfare and cyber-attacks blamed on pro-Russia groups prompt Nordic neighbours to backpedal . Sweden and Norway are backpedalling on plans for cashless societies over fears that ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Norway shows just how China has advanced in cars
Brands such as MG, BYD and Xpeng are making big inroads into country’s auto market, competing on quality as well as priceWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Ødegaard out of Norway games and back at Arsenal after ‘listening to body’
Midfielder started on Sunday for first time since August Norway manager says: ‘We cannot risk his health’ Arsenal’s captain, Martin Ødegaard, says he has “listened to my body” and returned home ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Women switched at birth in 1965 sue for breach of human rights
A mom and two grown up girls who were accidentally switched at birth are suing.World - ABC News - November 12 -
Norway apologises to Sami, Forest Finns and Kvens for forced assimilation policy
Parliament votes to express ‘deepest regret’ over more than a century of ‘Norwegianisation’ of minorities. The Norwegian parliament has apologised unreservedly to minority groups and Indigenous ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island
Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Norway to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-PacificEntertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Norway's Kon-Tiki Museum returns artifacts to Chile's remote Easter Island
Artifacts and human remains taken by a Norwegian explorer and anthropologist in the late 1940s are being returned by a museum in Norway to Chile's remote territory of Easter Island in the mid-PacificWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Norway to ask ICJ for advisory opinion condemning Israel’s stance on Unrwa
Draft resolution for UN general assembly seeks to protect the aid agency and allow it to keep functioning in Gaza. Norway is to seek an international court of justice (ICJ) advisory opinion ...World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago -
The son of Norway’s crown princess is arrested on suspicion of rape, police say
The eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested again, this time on suspicion of rapeWorld - ABC News - 16 hours ago -
Son of Norway's crown princess arrested over alleged rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's crown princess, was arrested on suspicion of rape, police said Tuesday, the latest scandal involving the royal family.Top stories - NBC News - 13 hours ago -
Saunas, reindeer and hockey: Stars and Panthers enjoy their time in Finland before 2-game series
The first time Florida coach Paul Maurice went to Finland, he didn’t know a whole lot about the country’s intense love of hockey. He learned. Quickly.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Barkov gets 4 points in his hometown, Panthers top Stars 6-4 in Finland
Florida captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal and three assists in the return to his hometown, Sam Reinhart scored twice and the Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 6-3Sports - ABC News - November 1 -
Florida Panthers top Dallas Stars 4-2 and sweep 2-game series in Finland
AJ Greer scored his first goal for Florida early in the third period, Aleksander Barkov and Niko Mikkola each had assists in their homeland and the Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 on Saturday to ...Sports - ABC News - November 2 -
I moved to Finland believing it was a progressive dream. It hasn't turned out that way | Mike Watson
Long hospital waiting lists, extortionate food bills and rising homelessness. Welcome to life under the most rightwing Finnish government in generations. Oulu is five hours north from Helsinki by ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Train running along Norway’s northern coast with up to 70 people onboard, has derailed. No word on casualties.
Train running along Norway’s northern coast with up to 70 people onboard, has derailed. No word on casualties.World - ABC News - October 24 -
At least 1 person dead and 4 injured in train derailment in northern Norway, Norwegian media report
At least 1 person dead and 4 injured in train derailment in northern Norway, Norwegian media reportWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Men earn more than women in egalitarian Norway, report finds. But it's on par with Europe
A Norwegian government report says that men earn an average of 13% more than women in egalitarian NorwayWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago
