Nordic States
Norwegian mass killer Breivik has not reformed, must stay in jail, prosecution says
By Victoria Klesty OSLO (Reuters) - Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik, who in 2011 killed 77 people and maimed...
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Finland’s PM says young female government has been target of hate speech
By Essi Lehto and Anne Kauranen HELSINKI (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland says she and her fellow...
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Finland’s PM says NATO membership is “very unlikely” in her current term
(This Jan.19 story corrects headline and third paragraph to show Marin was talking about her current term of office) HELSINKI...
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Norwegian mass killer Breivik as dangerous now as a decade ago, court told
OSLO (Reuters) - Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik remains just as likely to commit acts of violence today as...
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Norwegian killer Breivik begins parole hearing with Nazi salute
By Victoria Klesty SKIEN, Norway (Reuters) -Mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik gave a Nazi salute on Tuesday as he arrived...
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Swedish Security Service investigates drones at three nuclear plants
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's Security Service has taken over an investigation regarding unauthorized drones at three Swedish nuclear power plants...
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Swedish police hunt for drone seen flying over Forsmark nuclear plant
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Police in Sweden deployed patrols and helicopters to the Forsmark nuclear plant to hunt for a large...
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Finland not negotiating about NATO membership, foreign minister says
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland has no plans at present to join NATO, its foreign minister Pekka Haavisto said on Friday,...
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Former Danish defence minister charged with state secret leaks
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Denmark's former defence minister Claus Hjort Frederiksen said on Friday he has been charged with violating a...
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Swedish PM tests positive for COVID as fourth wave surges
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson tested positive for COVID-19, her spokesperson said on Friday, the latest of several high-profile...
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Sweden boosts patrols on Gotland amid Russia tensions
By Anna Ringstrom STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Sweden's military said on Thursday it was ramping up its visible activities on the Baltic...
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Norway eases COVID rules, allows some alcohol serving to resume
OSLO (Reuters) - The Norwegian government will partly reverse a ban on serving alcohol in bars and restaurants, one of...
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Denmark accuses Russia, China, Iran of espionage threat
By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark warned on Thursday of a rising espionage threat from Russia, China, Iran and others,...
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Denmark to offer fourth coronavirus jab while easing curbs
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark will offer a fourth coronavirus vaccination to the most vulnerable citizens as it faces record infections from...
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Surging infections force Finland’s local authorities to prioritise
By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI (Reuters) -Surging coronavirus infections are forcing local authorities in Finland to stray from the government's COVID-19...
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Swedish crown princess contracts COVID-19 amid surging infections
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish Crown Princess Victoria has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, the Royal Court said...
Read moreDenmark frees three suspected Nigerian pirates at sea, detains fourth
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -A suspected Nigerian pirate captured by the Danish navy in the Gulf of Guinea in November and brought...
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U.S., Europeans warn Sudan’s military against excluding civilians in transition
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States, Norway, Britain and the EU warned Sudan's military on Tuesday that they would not...
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Swedish king and queen have COVID-19 amid surge in cases
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia have tested positive for COVID-19, the palace said in a...
Read moreDanish woman remanded over laundering of $4.5 billion in Danske Bank scandal
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -A Danish woman was remanded in custody on Wednesday over her alleged involvement in a money laundering case...
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