Tag #Nordic Countries

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Surge in Cocaine Trafficking Overwhelms Norway

A dramatic increase in cocaine smuggling into Norway, primarily via Oslo's port by Swedish criminal gangs, since late 2021, has overwhelmed customs officials and led to a rise in youth drug use.

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Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Unprecedented Nordic Heatwave Breaks Records

Record-breaking heatwaves in the Nordic countries, with temperatures exceeding 30°C for extended periods, are causing wildfires, impacting infrastructure, and endangering reindeer herds; the heatwave is 50% longer than the previous record.

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Climate Action
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Helsinki's Coffee Renaissance: A City Brews a New Identity

Helsinki's coffee scene is booming, with small roasters, transparent sourcing, and modern cafes driving its rise as a coffee capital; the city hosted the 10th anniversary of the Helsinki Coffee Festival, the largest Nordic coffee event.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
lemonde.fr
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Trump's Greenland Threat Shifts Nordic Alliances

Donald Trump's January 7, 2020, military threat against Greenland prompted Denmark to strengthen its ties with the EU, as Greenland's upcoming March 2020 elections reflect the increased possibility of closer ties with the EU.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Climate Change Supercharges Nordic Heatwave, Causing Widespread Impacts

A July 2024 heatwave in Scandinavia, supercharged by climate change, caused at least 60 drowning deaths, hospital overcrowding, wildfires, and wildlife impacts, highlighting the escalating risks of global heating and emphasizing that no region is immune.

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Climate Action
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Sweden Emphasizes Continued EU-Poland Cooperation Despite Anti-EU Polish Presidential Win

Following the June 1st election of anti-EU candidate Karol Nawrocki as Polish president, Swedish Secretary of State Christian Danielsson affirmed Poland's continued importance to the EU, highlighting its economic strength and cooperation in various formats while acknowledging the need to address pub...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Finland Tops World Happiness Report Again; U.S. Ranking Plummets

Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country for eight years running, while the United States has fallen to its lowest ranking ever (24th) due to rising social isolation, political polarization, and disconnection, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report.

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Good Health and Well-being
theguardian.com
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Racist Abuse Follows First Black Lucia's Selection in Finland

Daniela Owusu, a 20-year-old Finnish-Ghanaian woman, became Finland's first Black Lucia on December 13th, sparking thousands of racist messages. The prime minister apologized, and organizers are considering legal action against the perpetrators, highlighting a broader issue of rising racism in Finla...

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