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Something rotten in the state of Denmark? The Danes don't think so.

A recent report released by the White House's Council of Economic Advisors claims Nordic countries have a lower standard of living due to socialism

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NATO war exercises in Norway

NATO has begun its biggest military exercise since the Cold War. The operation involving all 50,000 troops from all 29 NATO countries, as well as Finland and Sweden simulates an invasion of Norway by a 'fictitious agressor'.

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Soldiers train in NATO’s biggest military maneuver since the Cold War

The military exercise brings together some 50,000 personnel, 10,000 vehicles, 65 ships and 250 aircrafts from 31 NATO allies and partner nations.

Norway

Norway apologises for post-WWII mistreatment of 'German Girls'

After the country was liberated in 1945, these 'German Girls' were accused of betraying their country, deprived of their civil rights, arrested, incarcerated without trial and even expelled from the country.

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United Kingdom

NATO exercise: 50,000 personnel take part in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018

Thousands of British forces have crossed the Oresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden. They're en-route to Norway to take part in the NATO exercise Trident Juncture 2018

World News

Viking ship discovered in Norway of 'great historical significance'

Archaeologists have found a Viking ship and a large number of burial mounds in Østfold County in Norway.

Cinema

"22 July" film concentrates on survivors

The movie, directed by Paul Greengrass is based on the terror attacks of Norwegian far-right extremist Anders Behring Breivik

World News

Campaigners fighting sexual violence in conflict win Nobel Peace Prize

Congolese physician Denis Mukwege and Yazidi human rights activist and survivor of sexual slavery by ISIL Nadia Murad win 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict.

Living

The best sustainable scandi fashion brands

Build a lasting wardrobe with these ethically and ecologically sound Nordic labels

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Brexit: Can UK learn from Norway?

What's it like to be close to the EU, but not a member?

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Aeolus: Forecast is good for first ever wind-measuring satellite

In partnership with ESA - The European Space Agency

ESA's Aeolus satellite is pioneering a laser technology to measure the wind from space for the very first time. It promises a big boost to weather forecasting, but only once it has proved itself to be accurate. We head to Norway as the science team swings into action.

Norway

Norwegian minister quits post to support wife’s career

Explaining his decision on Facebook on Thursday, Solvik-Olsen said he had been “very lucky to have had the world's coolest job… Now it's her turn to be able to follow her dream.”

Norway

Norway tunes in for ‘world’s most-boring television’

Their slow television broadcasts have already included a 12-hour knitting marathon. Now fans of the 'world’s most-boring television format' are enjoying another treat: watching hikers walk up a mountain.

West Bank

Norwegian woman 'shot twice by Israeli soldiers during protests'

The Israeli Defense Forces said the activist "stood among the rioters whilst they carried out violence against the security forces", adding that they would investigate the incident.

Denmark

'Most radical organisation': Brazen neo-Nazi group eyes Scandinavia

The Nordic Resistance Movement, a neo-Nazi organisation, has made its way into Denmark. But politicians and activists aren't sitting idly.

Norway

Russia hits out as US doubles number of marines in Norway

The United States will more than double the number of Marines stationed in Norway, in line with plans first outlined in June, the Norwegian defense ministry said on Wednesday.

Norway

Norwegian minister resigns over Iranian holiday with girlfriend

Minister accused of security breach by taking his government phone to Iran.

Sweden

Wildfires rage in Arctic Circle as Sweden calls EU for help

Sweden has called for emergency assistance from its partners in the European Union to help fight wildfires, which have broken out across a wide range of its territory and prompted evacuations.