• How To Turn Around A Once Booming Global Jewelry Brand? Pandora Was On Track, Then Came Coronavirus
  
  Denmark-based Pandora jewelry company moved quickly to put in place an ambitious turnaround plan called Programme Now after sales slowed in 2018. Here's an update on progress after management and organizational changes.
  By Pamela N. Danziger, Senior Contributor.  Forbes.  Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:04:20 -0400.
• Puppy rescued by Norwegian military after Arctic landslide
  
  One year old elkhound Raija was on the piece of land that was carried out to sea near the town of Alta, Norway. He was able to swim to land where he was saved by rescuers in a military helicopter.
  Daily Mail.  Sat, 06 Jun 2020 00:07:19 +0100.
• UPDATE 1-Equinor shutting in U.S. Gulf platform, Shell evacuating workers due to Cristobal
  
  Norwegian state-oil company Equinor ASA is shutting in production on it Titan platform in the Gulf of Mexico ahead of Tropical Depression Cristobal, the company said on Friday.
  Reuters.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:21:43 -0400.
• Albany Park fire injures woman, child
  
  An 8-year-old boy and a 30-year-old woman were taken to Swedish Covenant Hospital with second degree burns.
  Sun-times Media Wire.  ABC News.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 16:33:05 +0000.
• Ex-China ambassador ignored Swedish policy in Gui Minhai case, says prosecutor
  
  Sweden's former ambassador to China acted against the policy of the government by taking part in an unauthorized meeting in Stockholm last year aimed at freeing dissident bookseller Gui Minhai, a Swedish court heard on Friday. ...
  Yahoo.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 12:12:16 -0400.
• Landslide in Norway Sweeps 8 Buildings Into the Sea
  
  The slide, which ran more than 2,000 feet along the shore and nearly 500 feet inland, was the largest the area had ever seen. A dog was carried out to sea but swam to safety.
  Anna Schaverien.  New York Times.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 12:41:01 +0000.
• China-Sweden: Ex-ambassador Lindstedt on trial for risking security
  
  Anna Lindstedt is accused of going beyond her remit by holding unauthorised talks with China.
  BBC News.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:27:15 GMT.
• Norway, citing coronavirus restrictions, rejects George Floyd rally applications
  
  Authorities in Norway have turned down applications to hold rallies in the country's three largest cities in support of protesters in the U.S. over the death of George Floyd, citing the coronavirus restrictions on gatherings.
  Fox News.  Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:39:33 GMT.
• Norway mudslide: Buildings swept away in Alta disaster
  
  Watch as land continues to collapse during the rescue effort.
  BBC News.  Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:57:53 GMT.
• 'I ran for my life': Houses swept into sea in huge landslide in Norway
  
  One person evacuated by helicopter as police say they believe everyone is accounted for
  Harry Cockburn.  The Independent.  Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:42:00 GMT.
• Covid 19 coronavirus: Scientist admits Sweden could have battled virus better
  
  Sweden's chief epidemiologist showed contrition Wednesday as criticism mounted over the Scandinavian country's hotly debated method of fighting the coronavirus, which has resulted in one of the highest death rates per capita in ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Wed, 03 Jun 2020 23:02:28 +1200.
• Home Renovations in Norway Unearth Viking Burial
  
  A local couple found an iron axe head and glass bead that archaeologists say may date to the ninth century
  Smithsonian.  Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:52:46 +0000.
• Premier League to resume on June 17 as Danish fans Zoom into stadiums
  
  Arsenal and Manchester City will do battle on day one as the Premier League resumes after 11 weeks off while in Denmark play is already under way.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Fri, 29 May 2020 06:56:51 +1000.
• Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) Looks Good: Stock Adds 9.7% in Session
  
  Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped more than 9% on the day, amid huge volumes.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 28 May 2020 12:31:00 GMT.
• Putin, Finnish president discuss cooperation in fight against coronavirus pandemic
  
  The two also touched upon matters concerning relations between Russia and Finland, focusing on trade and economic cooperation and the implementation of joint investment projects
  Tass.  Wed, 27 May 2020 17:41:01 +0300.
• Emissions from road construction could be halved using today's technology
  
  The construction sector accounts for a quarter of carbon dioxide emissions, in Sweden and globally. ...
  Science Daily.  Mon, 18 May 2020 14:49:46 EDT.
• Mistaken Identity: Finnish Soldier Is Latest Odd Image To Grace A Russian Victory Day Poster
  
  In a Russian city near the Finnish frontier, officials hung a Victory Day picture showing a sturdy soldier and his trusty reindeer. ...
  Radio Liberty.  Wed, 13 May 2020 16:38:27 +0000.
• Finland launches RfI for UAVs
  
  The Joint Systems Centre of the Finnish Defence Force (FDF) has released a request for information (RfI) as part of a market mapping exercise for Category I vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). ...
  Charles Forrester, London.  Janes 360.  Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT.
• Too Casual with COVID-19: The High Price of Freedom in Sweden
  
  Many Europeans suffering under lockdowns view Sweden as a role model for how the Scandinavian country has dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. But the price of Stockholm's lax approach has been high.
  Spiegel Online.  Tue, 12 May 2020 14:59:28 +0200.
• Coronavirus takes a toll in Sweden's immigrant community
  
  STOCKHOLM (AP) - The flight from Italy was one of the last arrivals that day at the Stockholm airport. A Swedish couple in their 50s walked up and loaded their skis into Razzak Khalaf's taxi. ...
  David Keyton.  Washington Times.  Sat, 09 May 2020 02:24:33 -0400.

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