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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 - 14 hours ago -
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...World - ABC News - October 14 -
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Ancelotti says Mbappé 'not affected' by reports of investigation in Sweden
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappé “is not affected” by the Swedish media reports this week that said the France captain was the subject of a rape investigationSports - ABC News - October 18 -
Haaland quiet in Austria's 5-goal rout of Norway
Austria's Marko Arnautovic netted twice as they thrashed Norway 5-1 in the Nations League on Sunday, with the hosts keeping the usually prolific Erling Haaland quiet as the captain's defence ...Sports - ESPN - October 14 -
Haaland sorry after Norway thumped by Austria
Erling Haaland has apologised for Norway's agonizing 5-1 defeat to Austria in the Nations League on Sunday, branding his performance as "far too bad."Sports - ESPN - October 15 -
Far-right leader who burned copies of Qur’an goes on trial in Sweden
Rasmus Paludan is accused of incitement against an ethnic group and insult in relation to gatherings in 2022. A far-right Danish-Swedish politician who burned copies of the Qur’an in Sweden has ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Sweden will honor Blinken and others with knighthoods for their roles in its NATO accession
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg will be knighted in Sweden for their role in enabling the Scandinavian country to join the world’s largest ...World - ABC News - October 22 -
Sweden’s EQT eyes deal push as it girds for wave of PE consolidation
Chief Christian Sinding says firm is weighing acquisitions of private investment groups and growth-focused investment firmsBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
The world’s most feminist city: how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for women
From snow-clearing to bus stops, civic furniture to football teams, women and men are considered and treated equally in this small city in Scandinavia – with the aim of making life happier for ...World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago -
Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
The Israeli military says it has killed Hamas’ top leader Yahya Sinwar during a battle in GazaWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Meet the London fund turning Norway’s hydro sector into an investment
The world needs more hydropower to hit its net-zero goals. Here’s how Augusta & Co. is helping to get there.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
Norway police drop case against a tycoon suspected in connection with his wife’s disappearance
Norwegian authorities say they have dropped the case against a real estate tycoon who had been suspected of murder or complicity to murder in connection with his wife’s disappearance almost six ...World - ABC News - October 18 -
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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 6 days ago
