Long summer nights elevate sleep deprivation in Finland
Sleep disorders peak in Finland during the summer months when lots of light and warmer temperatures seduce many people into
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Finland: Nuclear power plant site vandalised
Fennovoima’s controversial nuclear power plant construction site in Pyhäjoki has again been vandalised – this time with three machines left
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Sweden developes new space strategy
Sweden may soon have a new strategy for space, with proposals on how to get the most out of the
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Iceland most peaceful country in the world: study
Iceland has been named the most peaceful country in the world, again, by the nonprofit Institute for Economics and Peace. The
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Huge differences in Finland’s tapwater prices: study
The prices of Finnish tapwater may vary from 2.6 euros per cubic metre of water to as much as 17
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Finland’s military sets up rapid deployment force: report
Some Finnish conscripts have been offered the opportunity to commit to fronting up for service more quickly than required by
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Sweden : Use of fire-fighting foam grows despite environmental risks
Swedish fire departments are increasingly use foam to extinguish blazes even though the chemical can be an environmental hazard. Swedish Television
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Miners’ high health risks prompts review in Sweden
Miners in Sweden face a significant health risk from inhaling dangerous particles while at work, Swedish Radio News reports, prompting
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Swedish ore production record in 2014
Swedish ore production reached an all-time high in 2014. Base metals and precious metals increased most, while iron ore production
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Finland considers new combat aircraft
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
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
Swedish MEPs and MPs are among more than 80 EU citizens who Russia has blacklisted from visiting the country, reports Swedish
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Petition to restrict brown bears in North Sweden
Numerous sightings of brown bear close to populated areas in Härjedalen in northern Sweden have led residents to start a petition,
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Controversy over possible agriculture and environment ministry merger in Finland
Finland’s Prime Minister-elect Juha Sipilä dropped a hint recently that his proposed coalition is considering merging Finland’s Ministry of Environment
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Russian bombers flew towards Sweden
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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