NorwayAims to prevent forced marriages and health risks.
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UK may send troops to Ukraine
WorldDefense Minister Grant Shapps wants to train soldiers on site.
One in five Swedes avoids crowds
SwedenCorona restrictions continue to affect the way people live.
Luxury cars smuggled into Russia from Finland
FinlandThe state broadcaster Yle has been able to track where car transports are headed as they cross the Russian border using transmitters.
Member of parliament wants to legalize pepper spray
SwedenReasonable in a society that "has let people down by not forcefully acting against insecurity", writes Jan Ericson (M).
Icelands largest prison expands
IcelandThe aim is to prevent regular conflicts in the "square" of Litla-Hraun prison.
Endangered Arctic fox is on the rise in Finland
FinlandDuring this summer, a total of 25 newborn Arctic fox pups have been discovered.
Swedish government to abolish screen time requirements in preschools
SwedenThe proposal comes after criticism that screen use risks hampering children's language development.
Swedish tanks destroyed in Ukraine
WorldUkraine recently received 10 of the "world's best tanks" - but two have reportedly already been destroyed.
Iceland hit hard by opioid addiction
Iceland"Over 30 young people have died this year alone," says head of a family counseling organization.
Trial against crypto fraudster starts tomorrow
WorldJoe Biden's top donor stands accused of multi-billion dollar fraud.
Russia to significantly increase defence budget
WorldPlans to increase spending by as much as 68% compared to 2023, according to data from the UK's Ministry of Defense.
Amazon accused of illegal monopoly
TechThe US antitrust authority has filed a lawsuit together with 17 district attorneys.
Boat immigrants stay in luxury hotels in the UK
WorldThe arrangement costs the taxpayers 8 million pounds – per day.
MEP: “EU governments are spying on journalists and opponents”
WorldDutch MEP Sophie in 't Veld accused member states of using the Israeli spyware program Pegasus to monitor foreign journalists.
‘Reading prescription’ for families welcomed in Finland
FinlandA new motion calls for Finnish families to be encouraged to read more with their children.
Vaginal bleeding may be a side effect of covid vaccine
ScienceWomen injected with the pharmaceutical company Moderna's "Spikevax" are most at risk, according to a Norwegian study.
Thousands call for Sweden to leave WHO – demonstration in Stockholm
SwedenWarns that the WHO is gaining "legally binding power" over member states and "threatening human rights".
Migrants with no right to benefits receive food and lodging from Icelandic state
Iceland"We don't want a society where people live on the streets," says Minister of social affairs and employment Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson.
Reddit starts to pay users
TechAmerican users will be given the opportunity to earn money from their contributions to the site.
BBC crocodile expert raped and killed 40 dogs
WorldModified shipping container into "torture chamber".
Poland confirms Ukrainian missile responsible for killing Polish farmers
WorldThe missile that hit Poland and killed two farmers was fired from Ukraine, not Russia, according to an official Polish investigation.
Swedish boy with multi-tools convicted of knife crime – Supreme Court reviews case
SwedenKept the tool in the glove compartment of his A tractor to fix problems with the vehicle.
Danish municipality bans nicotine products
DenmarkOdense bans municipal employees from using tobacco, e-cigarettes and snus during working hours.