Tobacco taxes to increase in Finland
Yle News has reported that tobacco taxes are set to rise by roughly 30% between 2024 and 2027 in Finland. Over six increments between now and July 202...
Hazardous chemicals in cosmetic products in Denmark finds European Chemicals Agency
Hazardous and banned chemicals have been found in numerous cosmetic products sold in Denmark, according to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Speak...
Twenty schools in Denmark push back start times to improve student mental health
Twenty schools in Denmark have pushed back their start times to improve the mental health of their students by allowing teenagers to sleep longer. The...
Bird flu vaccinations to start rolling out in Finland
A preemptive bird flu vaccination is being rolled out to workers in Finland who work with animals, explains the country’s health authorities. Th...
Instant ramen products recalled in Denmark due to excessive spiciness
The popular instant ramen products by Samyang Foods, Buldak fire noodles, are being recalled in Denmark due to excessive spiciness, which has the pote...
Danish Ozempic manufacturer building breaks out in large fire
On Wednesday 22nd May, a large fire broke out at Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of the weight loss drug Ozempic, at the pharmaceut...
Leading convenience store chains to stop cigarette sales in Norway
Reitan Retail, the operator of Narvesen and 7-Eleven, will phase out and stop selling cigarettes in Norway by 2026. Speaking to E24, Anniken Staubo, P...
Abortion laws in Denmark: New deal formed to raise abortion limit to 18 weeks
The abortion limit in Denmark has been raised from 12 to 18 weeks as part of a new deal between the country’s government and the four other part...