Denmark updated its face mask rules in December 2021 and they will remain in place until at least January 17th.

A doctor used a defibrillator delivered by drone to resuscitate a 71-year-old man who had a heart attack in western Sweden.

Personal networks account for a lot of career opportunities in Sweden, which makes the job-hunt a daunting task for foreigners even in non-pandemic times. But with the right CV and cover letter, you can impress hiring managers in Sweden – here's how.

Friday saw an additional 18,261 cases of Covid-19 registered in Denmark, according to official figures.

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The last month of 2021 saw low cost Scandinavian airline Norwegian significantly increase its number of passengers compared to the equivalent period in 2020.

The last month of 2021 saw low cost Scandinavian airline Norwegian significantly increase its number of passengers compared to the equivalent period in 2020.

Danish Crown, Europe’s biggest producer of pork and Denmark’s largest beef processor, has released a new range of plant-based, vegetarian products.

Many public events in Sweden require attendees to show proof of double-vaccination status. Here's how to apply for a Swedish Covid-19 vaccine pass – and what we know so far about who can get one.

Norwegian conscripts will now have to return their boxers, bras and socks after completing military service for the next recruits, as the army struggles with dwindling supplies due to Covid.

Covid travel testing rules for arrivals into the UK have been relaxed, making travel from Norway to the United Kingdom cheaper and more straightforward.

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Today's word of the day is the kind of place you want to curl up and hide in on a cold January morning.

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Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has pushed back against Russia's demand that Nato rule out future eastward expansion, underlining her country's right to set its own alliances

Around 23 percent of patients with Covid-19 in Danish hospitals in December 2021 were admitted because of a diagnosis other than the virus, health authorities said on Thursday.

Norway's traditional national costume, the bunad, plays a massive role in special events in the Scandinavian country and is of great cultural importance. Here's everything you need to know about them. 

The validity period for Denmark’s Covid-19 health pass, the coronapas, looks likely to be reduced. The health documentation is currently required in a range of settings.

Russia at the end of December proposed a security treaty with the US that would see Sweden and Finland denied the option of joining Nato or even carrying out joint exercises with it. Might this actually make Sweden more likely to join?

A record number of foreign nationals are active on the Danish labour market and now comprise over 10 percent of all people in full time employment.

Winter is at the bottom of many people's list of favourite seasons. But the colder months are an opportunity to experience some of the best things about life in Norway.

The Danish Health Ministry wants to shorten the period for which vaccination and previous infection provide a valid coronapas, Denmark’s Covid-19 health pass.

Sweden's foreign minister Ann Linde travelled to Washington on Wednesday for high-level meetings with the Biden administration ahead of next week's talks between Russia and Nato.

If you're looking to rent an apartment in Norway, knowing a few things about the country's market could help you on your way.

If you're visiting a GP in Norway, knowing a few important words and phrases will help you converse effectively in Norwegian. 

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People travelling to England will face a less strict Covid testing regime from Friday, the British government has announced.

People travelling to England will face a less strict Covid testing regime from Friday, the British government has announced.

People travelling to England will face a less strict Covid testing regime from Friday, the British government has announced.