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The Eurovision Song Contest is famous for celebrating everything from cross-dressing ballad singers to heavy metal bands in monster masks, but geopolitics is threatening its... [via The Local]

In our weekly column, The Local's Nordic editor Richard Orange explains the mechanics of next Wednesday's parliamentary vote on transitional rules for citizenship, before running... [via The Local]

The populations of certain countries in Europe are expected to grow by 2100, but there will be a big drop on average across Europe, new... [via The Local]

Our column Inside Denmark takes a closer look at the stories we’ve been talking about over the last seven days. This week, editor Becky Waterton... [via The Local]

Sweden on Friday signed a deal with South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a new icebreaker to be delivered in 2029, the Swedish Maritime... [via The Local]

A beluga whale has been spotted in a river west of Norway's capital Oslo, far from its usual habitat in Arctic seas, media reported Friday. [via The Local]

Have you ever been irritated by loud music coming from the apartment downstairs, or by a tap-tap-tapping on your ceiling? Danish has a specific word... [via The Local]

Getting a bank account is usually a top priority for people moving to Sweden – but how good are Swedish banks at catering for newcomers?... [via The Local]

Almost 80,000 people moved to Denmark last year, with 57 percent moving for work or studies. Where did they come from? [via The Local]

Europe is bracing for potential jet fuel shortages resulting from the ongoing international conflict in the Middle East. If your flight is affected, what are... [via The Local]