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Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir holds a press conference in Reykjavik

World Aug 31

Icelandic voters reject a proposal to restart negotiations to join the European Union

By Kwiyeon Ha, Brian Melley, Associated Press

Arts Jan 01

FindingHygge
Watch 5:52
What the Scandinavian concept of hygge can teach Americans about comfort and happiness

As the holiday season comes to a close and parts of the country face frigid temperatures this New Year’s, we explore a concept of comfort, warmth and joy that began in Scandinavian countries and has recently spread to America. Deema…

By Deema Zein, Sam Lane

World Oct 21

People evacuate during 'Storm Babet' in Brechin
At least 4 people killed in northern Europe as intense storms continue for 3rd day

A storm battered Britain, northern Germany and southern Scandinavia early Saturday, for a third day, with powerful winds, heavy rain and storm surges that caused floods, power outages, evacuations and disrupted flights, railway service and ferry lines.

By Associated Press

World Oct 06

guns
Watch 10:07
Despite high gun ownership, Scandinavia remains largely free of firearm violence

Survivors of Norway’s deadliest massacre are urging the United States to tighten up gun laws to put an end to school shootings. In Sweden, sporadic gang-fueled gun crime just helped install a far-right party in power. Both countries have relatively…

By Malcolm Brabant

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