The metro in Oslo has been named the 'best' in Europe according to a study compiled by American experts Excel Pest Services.

The speed limit across 16 municipalities in Denmark could be lowered in a pilot scheme introduced by the Ministry of Transport to make roads safer.

A second case of of monkey pox has been confirmed in Sweden, the Swedish Public Health Agency said on Wednesday.

The Danish Ministry of Health has confirmed that 200 vaccinations against monkey pox will arrive in Denmark on Friday from the Netherlands, with thousands more to be ordered.

If you've thought about bringing a car from another country to Norway, you've probably wondered what costs and paperwork would be involved. 

It's certainly possible to get a job in Norway without knowing the local language, but not making an effort with Norwegian could be holding you back at work and in your social life. 

Wolf population management and the second day of the Bergen International Festival, are among the main stories from Norway on this Thursday Ascension Day.

Surveillance cameras in slaughterhouses, continued Nato talks, another case of monkey pox and travel delays during the long Ascension weekend: find out what's going on in Sweden with The Local's roundup.

A blustery Ascension Day, monkeypox vaccinations, and treatment for Ukrainian war wounded are among the top news stories this Thursday in Denmark.

It’s a situation nobody ever wants to be in, but what happens if you’re arrested in Sweden? What should you do, and what are your rights?

The word of the day can help you not to get carried away by your own success.

Today's word of the day describes a charming Swedish tradition which often takes place around Ascension Day in late May or early June.

Elite Danish boarding school Herlufsholm, the subject of a recent explosive television documentary revealing a longstanding culture of bullying and violence, has since filed 23 reports with police.

The fourth meal of the day in Norway is also the most important for some Norwegians.

Sweden does not fund or arm terrorist organisations, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Wednesday, refuting Turkish claims and opposition to its Nato bid over its support for Kurdish militant groups.

An EU ruling means Denmark must change a recent rule change allowing authorities to broadly log the telecommunications data of the population.

Giving blood is a great thing to do, but before you go ahead and book an appointment, you'll need to check the rules and see if you're eligible to donate as perspective donors from some countries are banned.

Just under 9,000 companies in Denmark will from June 1st be obliged to repay special loans that were made available during the Covid-19 crisis.

Sweden's government has announced that it will allow a major wolf cull this year, with hunters licensed to kill as many as half of the estimated 400 animals in the country. What is going on?

Certain countries around Europe have stricter policies than others regarding drinking and driving and harsher punishments for those caught exceeding legal limits. Here's what you need to know.

Certain countries around Europe have stricter policies than others regarding drinking and driving and harsher punishments for those caught exceeding legal limits. Here's what you need to know.

Certain countries around Europe have stricter policies than others regarding drinking and driving and harsher punishments for those caught exceeding legal limits. Here's what you need to know.

What is a morgontidning? Are Swedish newspapers political? How important are local newspapers? Here's a run-through of the different types of newspaper in Sweden.

In one of the longest awaited musical reunions, Swedish pop legends Abba return to the concert stage on Friday in London but only as avatars of their 1970 selves shimmering with shiny costumes, glitter and platform boots.

The government has asked the Norwegian Directorate of Health to look at changing the donor rules to make it easier for gay men to give blood, Norway’s Minister of Health announced Tuesday.

The health minister briefing colleagues on monkeypox, the return of music festivals and holiday traffic are among the news stories in Denmark on Wednesday.

Two years after she arrived in Sweden, Shreya Sai, from India, decided to use Sweden's 'labour market training' system to learn to code from scratch. A year later she was working as a developer at Capgemini.

The Danish Health Authority is to offer vaccination to persons who have been in close contact with confirmed cases of monkeypox, it said on Tuesday.

Sweden and Finland, which have applied to join Nato, will attend the transatlantic alliance's summit in Madrid next month, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday.

If you're here for the long term, you will need to sign up for a GP or 'fastlege', who will be the main point of contact for your health needs. Here's what you need to know about the GP system.