Fierce opposition to ‘mega-municipality’ plans
A government panel in Finland has revealed proposals for a massive overhaul of the country’s municipal structure, cutting local authorities from 336 t...
Police struggle to stop teenage dial-a-drink service
Stockholm police have admitted they are making little progress in quelling the phenomenon known as “vodka-mobile”, which sees teens ordering alcohol d...
Underclass-safari post branded cheap
An official for Sweden’s Christian Democratic Party has been slammed for calling for an “underclass-safari” – complete with “people on social we...
Mother ‘gave beer and cigarettes to toddler’
A Swedish mother has been charged with child abuse after films emerged of her apparently forcing beer and cigarettes on her three year-old son.
Workplace drug tests increase tenfold
More Finnish employees are being tested for drug use than ever before, according to a new report.
Wheelchair thieves make surprise getaway on foot
Police are hunting two phony disabled people who got out of their wheelchairs and legged it after being caught shoplifting in a Swedish supermarket.
Migration Board employee: “Your baby looks like Saddam”
A man working at the Swedish Migration Board is to face disciplinary action after telling an Iraqi couple that their baby looks like Saddam Hussein.
Politicians call for sexual offences law change
A number of Danish politicians are calling for harsher penalties for sexual crimes and an end to the legal absurdity that sees paedophiles and rapists...