Violent protest went on three continuous days following last Sunday’s outbreak in Husby, district of Stockholm. Cars and containers were set on fire in the riots triggered by a fatal shooting by police.
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Riots shake Stockholm for three consecutive nights
Posted on 24 May 2013.
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A Government of the Progressive Party and the Independence Party has been formed and took office today
Posted on 23 May 2013.
Press Release - A comprehensive policy statement of the new Government in Iceland has been introduced, where the focus is put on a forward looking policy, aiming at serving the whole of the country and the people.
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Denmark’s unemployed to get benefits extension
Posted on 21 May 2013.
There’s relief for some 30,000 unemployed whose benefits were set to expire later this year. The government has decided to extend the benefits period to four years.
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BBC blog uncovers why crime is scarce in Iceland
Posted on 17 May 2013.
In a recent blog posted on the BBC news magazine website, U.S. law student Andrew Clark uncovers why Iceland has some of the lowest crime rates in the world.
Copenhagen police say Freedom Museum fire was arson
Posted on 07 May 2013.
Copenhagen police say a recent fire at the Danish capital city’s Freedom Museum was a deliberate arson act, but are still investigating the cause of the fire, which began in two different locations on 27 April.
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Protestors prevent people from entering Metro company headquarters
Posted on 05 May 2013.
One of the largest May Day protests in Copenhagen took place at the headquarters of the company which operates the Danish capital’s Metro system. The Metroselskabet main office was blocked for nearly an hour during the Danish national holiday.
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Underage drinkers treated on May Day Eve
Posted on 04 May 2013.
The night before May Day is a traditional time for celebration in Finland, and this year is no exception. However, a few underage drinkers partied a little too hard on this May Day eve.
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Sweden’s Walpurgis celebrations marred by violence
Posted on 02 May 2013.
Walpurgis is the holiday when Swedes traditionally celebrate the arrival of spring in their country, but the festivities did not end happily for many people across the nation. Drunkenness, violence, and even a rape of a minor were among the night’s most shocking incidents.
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