FinlandShamans in Finland have been using Pirunkirkko to communicate with spirits for hundreds of years.
The Nordics
Söderhamn high school introduces random drug testing
Sweden– We will never sign a consent form that deprives our children of a protection that is enshrined in the Constitution, explains an upset parent.
Christmas drunkenness prompted many children to call the helpline
SwedenDuring the Christmas holidays, the Bris helpline for Swedish children received over 2600 calls, more than ever before.
Nordic countries halt Southeast Asian adoptions amid legal scrutiny
The NordicsChildren reported to be taken from biological parents to be sold and given false birth certificates.
Many canceled departures for X-trafik’s new electric buses
SwedenOn Wednesday, as many as 50 departures were canceled in Gävleborg.
Cocaine scandal sparks calls for drug testing in Swedish Riksdag
Sweden– It is unacceptable to have what can be considered criminal activity on parliamentary premises, says the head of security.
Scandinavia’s largest insect factory opened
The Nordics– We have a huge market to serve, says says Norinsect's CEO Harald Larsen Espeland.
Swedish Left Party: Exclude Israel from Eurovision
Sweden– It's not the right signal for Sweden to give such a state a place on the stage, says the Swedish Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar.
Norwegian parliament approves deep-sea mining project
NorwayNorway becomes the first country to allow deep-sea mining, despite massive criticism and opposition from the environmental movement.
Documentary film chronicles late Norwegian’s virtual life
NorwayIn World of Warcraft, the wheelchair-bound and now deceased Mats Steen found a large group of close friends.
Frederik the 10th now king of Denmark
DenmarkAfter 52 years as Queen, Margrethe has now passed the throne to her son.
Confirmed: Moderna’s Spikevax vaccine killed Pontus, 30
Sweden"She asks why we had to take it," says partner Michaela of her daughter's questions after her father's death.
Crime affects one out of two Swedish stores
SwedenThreats and theft are part of everyday life for Swedish merchants.
Norwegian teens unwillingly exposed to violent Snapchat group
NorwayWere shown sexually explicit videos and videos of animals and children being abused.
New volcanic eruptions in Iceland
IcelandSeveral houses burning in Grindavík.
A cashless society: Less and less cash in circulation in Sweden
Sweden"The next wave of digitalization could increase the pressure to get rid of the krona for good", says senior SEB economist.
Sweden could get the highest number of prisoners in the EU
SwedenMartin Holmgren, Director-General of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, believes that the number of prisoners in Sweden could reach 35 000 within ten years.
Swedish children worried about war
SwedenFollowing the supreme commander's statements, more children than usual have called the children's rights organization BRIS to express their concerns.
Swedish Labor Court: Employers were right to impose vaccine mandates
Sweden"In other words, the interests of the company outweigh the interests of the workers", the labor court said.
Swedish peace researcher: “Only war-mongering voices given space in public debate”
SwedenExperts and commentators who advocate peace and dialogue have been silenced or ignored, Stranne said.
Swedish eHealth Agency: “Prepare for the reintroduction of covid certificates”
Sweden"The Swedish eHealth Agency considers it important that Sweden continues to participate in the WHO's global network for digital health certificates".
Swedish PM Kristersson welcoming of US troops in Sweden
SwedenAlso stresses that all Swedish citizens must be ready to fight and die for Sweden "and our values".
Supreme commander: “Swedes must prepare for war”
Sweden"You have to understand how serious the situation really is and that you have to prepare yourself mentally, down to the individual level", says Bydén.
Norway’s conservatives want to stop asylum influx with aid
NorwayWants to examine the possibility of funding reception centers in "third countries".