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Norwegian woman 'lucky' to survive Swedish axe attack
UPDATED: Swedish police have arrested two people after an elderly Norwegian couple were attacked in Värmland near Sweden's border with Norway. Police said the woman was lucky to survive a blow to the back of the head with an axe as it connected with the blunt side.
Can CCTV curb drug runs between Sweden and Norway?
Surveillance cameras are set to be installed along the border between Sweden and Norway in an effort to catch drug traffickers, after a trial run resulted in treble the amount of drug runs being busted.
Swedes laugh off Norwegian snus warning
There are few things more Swedish than snus, the popular tobacco product used by almost a quarter of the population.
Bearded Swedes flock to Norwegian border farm
The production company behind the Norwegian version of docusoap The Farm has seen an influx of bearded men apply to participate in the filming of the show, after a casting call for more Swedish extras created a hairy mix-up.
All aboard! Nordic Viking ship ready for Atlantic voyage
The world's largest Viking ship in modern times is about to set sail across the Atlantic.
Nordic twins help reveal higher cancer risks
A comprehensive study of twins in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland has led to new revelations about increased cancer risks among siblings.
As it happened: Nobel Peace Prize 2015
The winner of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize has been announced. Find out whether one of the favourites took home the award or whether there was a shock in store.
Nordic states fret over migrant threat to borders
Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said on Saturday she feared for Europe’s borderless Schengen zone and urged countries to shore up their external frontiers in the face of the migrant crisis.
SAS celebrates 'best profitability' since 1995
Nordic airline SAS has announced its pre-tax profits were 30 percent higher this summer than in 2014 and said it's celebrating its best July for a decade, after years of tough competition from budget carriers.
Scandinavian markets calmed after Greece deal
UPDATED: Stock markets in the Nordics got a boost on Monday morning after eurozone leaders struck a deal for a new financial aid programme for Greece.