Just how dark and cold is Sweden really?
Sweden is hardly known for its inviting climate or mild summers, being part of the Arctic region the country is
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Rare dolphin spotted on Sweden’s west coast
A group of wild dolphins were suddenly and unexpectedly spotted by vacationers off Sweden’s west coast. Torbjörn Sandin, on boating
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Prison for bomb threat on Norwegian plane
On Tuesday, the asylum-seeking man who made a bomb threat against a Norwegian airlines plane this spring, forcing the plane
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Cold front to squelch summer heat wave in North Sweden
Swedes should enjoy the last day of the summer heatwave as cooler temperatures are headed this week for much of
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Auto industry wants Sweden’s green vehicle rebate program refueled
A rebate program for people who buy electric and hybrid cars is running out of money and members of the
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Confidence in Finnish economy creeps upwards
New consumer trust data shows that individuals’ confidence in their personal finances went up in June, though the overall level
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Finns divided over alcohol regulation
Alcohol-related concerns such as illness, crime and accidents are part of the daily lives of many Finns, according to a
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Finland prices higher than EU average
An international study comparing consumer prices among 37 Europeans countries has concluded that price levels in Finland are nearly a
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Swedes recycle in record numbers
More and more cans and bottles are being reused or reclaimed for raw material in Sweden. Last year the average
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Rainy Midsummer celebration in Sweden
Swedes should prepare for a rainy Midsummer celebration, with even a chance of snow. The meteorological office SMHI has some
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Exports to Russia drop in Finland
New figures put Germany in the top spot for overseas sales as exports to Russia dropped sharply in the last
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Finnlines vessel runs aground in Sweden
Shipping company reports that no passengers are injured or in danger after the Finneagle passenger-cargo ship runs onto rocks in
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OECD wants other countries to follow Sweden’s climate lead
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says Sweden is doing well in its fight against climate change, but that
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Bank of Finland: No economic growth this year
Finland’s central bank has lowered its economic forecast for 2014. The Bank of Finland now expects zero growth this year
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Nordea: Finland risks ‘protracted recession’
The banking concern Nordea’s latest economic outlook paints a bleak picture of Finland’s prospects. While the other Nordic countries are
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