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Rocket technicians of the SSC (Swedish Space Corporation) assemble the student rocket 'Rexus 11' at the Esrange Space Centre near Kiruna on November 15, 2012. (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images)

Sweden developes new space strategy

Radio Sweden
Posted: Friday, July 3, 2015 at 13:22 — Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015 at 20:51
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Sweden may soon have a new strategy for space, with proposals on how to get the most out of the

A view of Reykjavik, Iceland's capital city. (iStock)

General Iceland Society Society (Iceland) Special Features

Iceland most peaceful country in the world: study

Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic @arctic_eq
Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 19:13 — Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 19:32
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Iceland has been named the most peaceful country in the world, again, by the nonprofit Institute for Economics and Peace. The

Finland General Society Society (Finland)

Huge differences in Finland’s tapwater prices: study

Yle News
Posted: Monday, June 29, 2015 at 15:34 — Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 14:00
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The prices of Finnish tapwater may vary from 2.6 euros per cubic metre of water to as much as 17

The defence forces' largest scale annual activity the Wihuri war games was held in early June near the eastern border of North Karelia. (Anu Rummukainen / Yle)

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Finland’s military sets up rapid deployment force: report

Yle News
Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 15:37 — Last Updated: Friday, June 26, 2015 at 19:20
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Some Finnish conscripts have been offered the opportunity to commit to fronting up for service more quickly than required by

A firefighter in training with fire retardant foam. What effect does foam have on the environment? (iStock)

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Sweden : Use of fire-fighting foam grows despite environmental risks

Radio Sweden
Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 14:18 — Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 18:39
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Swedish fire departments are increasingly use foam to extinguish blazes even though the chemical can be an environmental hazard. Swedish Television

The Work Environment Authority in Sweden says too few mining companies test the air inside their mines. (iStock)

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Miners’ high health risks prompts review in Sweden

Radio Sweden
Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 18:11 — Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 18:59
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Miners in Sweden face a significant health risk from inhaling dangerous particles while at work, Swedish Radio News reports, prompting

LKAB miners in Kiruna, Sweden. (BarentsObserver)

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Swedish ore production record in 2014

Trude Pettersen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 13:48 — Last Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 20:00
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Swedish ore production reached an all-time high in 2014. Base metals and precious metals increased most, while iron ore production

Business Business (Finland) Finland General

Finland considers new combat aircraft

Yle News
Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 15:29 — Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015 at 18:27
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A preliminary report on replacing Finland’s aging fleet of F-18 Hornet fighters was turned over to Defense Minister Jussi Niinistö

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NATO question lingers for Sweden

Radio Sweden
Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 18:08 — Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 20:06
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Even with military exercises and calls for a “route plan” toward possible membership, Sweden has kept the western military alliance

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Sweden awaits Russian blacklist explanation

Radio Sweden
Posted: Monday, June 1, 2015 at 14:52 — Last Updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 20:29
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Swedish MEPs and MPs are among more than 80 EU citizens who Russia has blacklisted from visiting the country, reports Swedish

Some people in northern Sweden are concerned about increased bear sightings near their communities. (iStock)

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Petition to restrict brown bears in North Sweden

Radio Sweden
Posted: Friday, May 29, 2015 at 19:05 — Last Updated: Monday, June 1, 2015 at 15:46
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Numerous sightings of brown bear close to populated areas in Härjedalen in northern Sweden have led residents to start a petition,

What would a merged environment ministry mean for Finland? (iStock)

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Controversy over possible agriculture and environment ministry merger in Finland

Yle News
Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 15:52 — Last Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 18:34
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Finland’s Prime Minister-elect Juha Sipilä dropped a hint recently that his proposed coalition is considering merging Finland’s Ministry of Environment

Two Swedish Jan-39 Gripen jet fighters in 2005. (Michal Cizek/AFP)

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Russian bombers flew towards Sweden

Radio Sweden
Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 at 15:12 — Last Updated: Monday, May 25, 2015 at 13:28
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Swedish Jas Gripen fighter jets were deployed to intercept two Russian bombers heading towards Sweden on Thursday, the Swedish military has confirmed. The

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Growing support for NATO-membership in Sweden

Radio Sweden
Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 14:28 — Last Updated: Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 20:57
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A new study from Gothenburg University’s SOM Institute shows that more and more Swedes want Sweden to join NATO. ”I think

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Finland facing EU warning over deficit

Yle News
Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 17:55 — Last Updated: Friday, May 15, 2015 at 17:32
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The European Commission is set to warn Finland to rein in its state budget deficit and government debt after they