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‘Police brutality’ as 139 arrested at illegal cinema rave


Copenhagen police could face brutality charges after allegedly beating and denying toilet rights to 139 people they arrested at an illegal party in a deserted cinema. Read the full story

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More youngsters contemplate sex change


An increasing number of young people in Finland are considering sex change operations, according to a gay rights organisation. Seta, which arranges tests and consultations for people who think they are transgender, said interest in sex change procedures has risen dramatically over the past three years. Read the full story

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Barbed wire brought in to keep yobs from pensioners


An elderly community in Copenhagen is to be separated from its unruly younger neighbours by a 2.5-metre barbed wire fence, after residents received a barrage of abuse. Read the full story

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Young job hunters desert Sweden for Norway


As youth unemployment soars in Sweden, more youngsters are fleeing across the border to Norway in an attempt to find work. A quarter of Swedes aged between 15 and 24 now find themselves outside the labour market in their home country, with the ongoing economic crisis only making matters worse. Read the full story

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East Iceland full of young people thanks to LungA


Young people from across the globe are taking part in the LungA festival in Seydisfjordur, East Iceland this weekend. Read the full story

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Young Danes dying from alcohol abuse


whiskey-smallA new study has confirmed the image of heavy drinking Danes, with reports of 25 youths dying from alcohol abuse since 2002. Read the full story

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Swedish ‘hate cleric’ withdrawn from Muslim youth conference


diversityControversial Swedish ‘hate cleric’, Abdullah Hakim Quick, did not speak at the Easter weekend conference of young Swedish Muslims after his invitation was withdrawn. Read the full story

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Finland issues new guidelines for monitoring young adults


tiredFinland will combat the issue of under 25 year-olds becoming socially alienated through new guidelines for supervision issued to local authorities. Read the full story

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Smoking pot harmful to young brains


smoking-potAccording to a new Swedish study, smoking marijuana can be more dangerous to young people than was previously thought. Read the full story

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Norway Cup football tournament nears climax


football-boyNorway is home to one of the world’s biggest annual football tournaments, the Norway Cup, which attracts youth players from around the globe to compete in the prestigious event. The matches have been underway in Oslo since Sunday, and will culminate in high-profile finals played today and tomorrow. Read the full story

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