Tag: Scandinavia
Where buyers can find a bargain in Sweden
Swedish summer house Prices vary greatly depending on the condition, size and location of the cottages. (Photo: IMAGO/Zoonar) Stockholm A little cottage by the lake. Peace, solitude, nature. And at…
“Destinations could shift to Scandinavia”
Munich Farmers wading through their fields, the crops destroyed. The severe storms in Italy over the past few days have severely affected the popular holiday region of Emilia-Romagna. 14 people…
Denmark’s new government is planning numerous reforms
Mette Frederiksen The designated head of government Frederiksen spoke about the coalition negotiations of “give and take”. (Photo: VIA REUTERS) Stockholm She has kept her promise: Denmark’s Social Democratic Prime…
Aldi withdraws from Denmark
Dusseldorf The discounter Aldi Nord is withdrawing from the Danish market after years of losses. The retailer is selling a large part of the 188 stores in the Scandinavian country,…
Aldi withdraws from Denmark
Aldi north The discounter withdraws from Denmark. (Photo: dpa) Copenhagen Aldi is withdrawing from Denmark after around 45 years. The discounter announced this on Friday evening together with its competitor…
Russia intensifies attacks against Scandinavia
Sanna Marin Finland’s prime minister wants to build a 3 meter high fence on the border with Russia. The project should be implemented by 2026. (Photo: dpa) Stockholm There has…
Airline files for bankruptcy in the US
SAS aircraft in Copenhagen Collective bargaining between the Scandinavian airline and its pilots failed on Monday. (Photo: VIA REUTERS) Stockholm The badly hit airline SAS has applied for bankruptcy protection…
How EU countries want to reduce their dependence on gas from Russia
Athens, Rome, Vienna, Paris, Madrid, Stockholm Fear of Russian troops invading Ukraine and the ensuing economic dispute with Moscow have led to gas supply crisis meetings in some European capitals.…
Sweden: Magdalena Andersson re-elected
Parliamentary vote In the second attempt, the previous Treasury Secretary Andersson again received just enough support from Parliament. (Photo: via REUTERS) Stockholm The second attempt has now worked: Magdalena Andersson…
New Swedish Prime Minister resigns
Magdalena Andersson The social democrat has lost her coalition partner. (Photo: dpa) Stockholm Social democrat Magdalena Andersson resigned just eight hours later. The step became necessary because the Greens, a…
New Swedish Prime Minister resigns
Magdalena Andersson The social democrat has lost her coalition partner. (Photo: dpa) Stockholm It was a “nightmare start,” said the Swedish broadcaster’s political commentator. In fact, only one vote was…
Scandinavia shows how ambitious climate protection works
Berlin The final spurt at the World Climate Conference begins – and with it the haggling. “There are a number of countries that have been playing an opaque game so…
Scandinavia shows how ambitious climate protection works
Berlin The final spurt at the World Climate Conference begins – and with it the haggling. “There are a number of countries that have been playing an opaque game so…
How other countries form multi-party coalitions
Brussels, Madrid, Stockholm, London, Rome In recent years it has become increasingly difficult for European politicians to form stable governments. The societies are changing and with them the parliaments: The…
Norway faces a climate choice
Erna Solberg The politician has been Prime Minister in Norway for eight years. (Photo: AP) Stockholm It is an unfamiliar role that Erna Solberg finds herself in these days. The…