Unemployment rate increases to 7.1 per cent in Finland
New figures have revealed that Finland’s unemployment rate climbed to 7.1 percent in September. The news came via the Labour Force Survey, issued by S...
Norwegian health minister admits country’s programme shortfalls
Norway’s top health official has said that the Nordic country does not have sufficient measures in place to ensure the country’s physical well-being....
Drunk Swede accused of running over police officer on Segway
Swedish authorities arrested a drunken man at the weekend for allegedly running over a police officer with a Segway during an attempted getaway.
Swedish teacher dies in Thailand motorbike smash
A Swedish woman working as a teacher in Thailand has died in motorbike accident. Aftonbladet newspaper on Sunday said that the 49-year-old Swede had b...
Swedish court overturns acquittal in transgender rape case
A court of appeals in Sweden has overturned the acquittal of a man charged with raping a transgender woman. The ruling comes more than a year after th...
Finnish lawmakers consider begging ban
Finland’s parliament has taken part in an initial debate on a new proposal to ban begging in the Nordic country. Recently tabled by Finn Party ministe...
Sudanese diplomat expelled from Norway for espionage
A Sudanese diplomatic envoy in Norway has been expelled from the Scandinavian country for allegedly spying on refugees.
Elderly Swedish woman mistakenly reported dead
An elderly woman was reported dead in the southern Swedish city of Borås last week, despite the fact that she was still living in a retirement home.