The Norwegian Directorate of Health has said new guidelines for face mask use will be announced in the near future.

Anyone arriving from Switzerland and France will now have to quarantine when they get to Norway.

Travelling from Paris to Oslo during the coronavirus pandemic was a lesson in how different European countries are tackling the pandemic, as Ingri Bergo discovered.

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A Danish national has tested positive for coronavirus after returning home from a cruise ship in Norway.

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A leading health official in Norway has predicted working from home to be a necessity in the country for at least the rest of this year, in the ongoing effort to restrict the spread of coronavirus.

Increasing coronavirus infections in Switzerland, Poland and the Czech Republic are likely to result in Norway applying travel restrictions to the countries this week.

Crew and passengers currently on cruise ships in Norway are to face stricter rules when going ashore, and no new cruises will be allowed to set sail for the next 14 days.

Hurtigruten, the company operating a cruise ship docked at Tromsø after a coronavirus outbreak hit crew and passengers, is to temporarily suspend activities.

Thirty-six crew members confined on a Norwegiancruise ship have tested positive for the new coronavirus.

A guesthouse in the United States decided to take down a Norwegian flag which it had on display, after receiving complaints from people who confused it with the Confederate flag.

Norway has issued new travel advice for European countries. We've updated our map with the latest information.

As most of the world either orders or recommends the use of face masks, Nordic nations are the remaining holdouts.

A new study has revealed how European countries and major cities compared when it comes to death rates during the coronavirus pandemic.

A 1967 Cadillac formerly owned by King Olav V of Norway has been put up for sale online.

If a Norwegian accuses you of 'walking around the porridge', it could be time to spit it out.

A wedding celebration including events in Sarpsborg and Oslo has been linked to a local outbreak of the new coronavirus in nearby Moss.

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) has advised the government of an increase in coronavirus infections in Belgium, a sign that warning against travel to the country could be on the way.

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Swedish health officials warned young adults to respect coronavirus guidelines after a slight increase in new cases ended a trend of sharply falling infections.

Here's how the coronavirus is developing in Sweden.

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The southern Swedish region of Skåne will soon be ready to offer antibody testing for the coronavirus to most of the adult population.

So you've decided to leave Sweden. Maybe home was calling, you found an exciting study or work opportunity abroad, or just wanted a new adventure. Either way, there's quite a significant list of admin tasks that you shouldn't forget in the planning.

Workers in Sweden enjoy relatively generous rights, especially when it comes to holiday. In fact, you actually get paid a bonus for not being at work.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected how people spent the summer in Sweden, with fewer and longer trips, according to mobile data.

The global situation around travel during the pandemic is complicated to say the least. There are many reasons not to travel overseas at the moment, but if you decide to, here's a look at the rules in place for travel from Sweden.

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Sweden has earned a reputation as an expensive place to live, but is that fair? Well, yes, but there are still several things that are surprisingly cheap, especially if you know where and what to look for.

Did Sweden's comparatively mild coronavirus restrictions spare the country the worst of the economic impact of the crisis, or was the effect only marginal? It's hard to say, but here are a few factors to consider.

The Swedish krona has been getting stronger recently. As an international resident, you may be wondering what that means for your saving, investment and spending decisions.

Sweden's GDP took its largest tumble in a single quarter since 1980, according to new figures.

Swedish leaders expressed their sympathy for Lebanon after a devastating explosion shook the city of Beirut on Tuesday, and vowed to take part in any international aid efforts.

So, you've received a positive test for coronavirus antibodies, but aren't sure exactly what it means for you. Here's what you should know about returning to the office.

A Swedish parliament committee set up to work out a new migration policy for Sweden is expected to present a proposal that would more or less suggest making the current temporary law permanent.

Swedish singer Zara Larsson ended her controversial collaboration with Huawei to promote its smartphones, saying "China is not a nice state".

A Swedish study highlights the efficacy of face masks in reducing the spread of infectious diseases, with its authors saying masks should be recommended in Sweden.

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Denmark’s second city Aarhus is emerging as an outbreak area as coronavirus cases in the country begin to creep upwards. But no particular event – or group – can be blamed for the outbreak, according to an expert.

Warm summer weather with temperatures in the mid-twenties is on the way to Denmark. That means crowding in popular areas.

Denmark’s national rail company DSB has decided to abolish a requirement for seat reservations which it introduced earlier this year.

Copenhagen Airport said Wednesday that it may lay off a quarter of its staff as it is forced to confront the massive drop in passengers due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Denmark is looking into how it can offer aid to Lebanon, where a catastrophic explosion in capital Beirut on Tuesday plunged the already-troubled country into deep crisis.

Epidemiologist Kåre Mølbak, the director of Danish infectious disease institute SSI, says he does not support reopening more of the country given currently coronavirus infection levels.

Denmark's Prince Joachim, youngest son of Queen Margrethe II, has been released from hospital following surgery for a blood clot on the brain last week, the palace said Tuesday.

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The left-wing Red Green Alliance wants face masks to be offered for free to people on lower incomes.

A total of 207 new cases of coronavirus were registered by Danish authorities over the past weekend.

Denmark was originally scheduled to host the three opening stages of the Tour de France next year. The stages will now not take place until 2022.

The Danish Health Authority (Sundhedsstyrelsen, DHA) has changed its recommendations for the use of face masks to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Denmark has issued new travel advice for European countries. We've updated our map with the latest information.

Denmark will be open to travel from all of Sweden's regions from August 1st, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

91 new cases of coronavirus were registered by health authorities in Denmark on Thursday, the highest daily infections figure in the country since May 18th.

The Danish Vegan Party (Veganerpartiet) is on course to qualify to run in the next election.

As most of the world either orders or recommends the use of face masks, Nordic nations are the remaining holdouts.

A new study has revealed how European countries and major cities compared when it comes to death rates during the coronavirus pandemic.

Danish Crown has confirmed that several employees at its meat processing plant in Ringsted have tested positive for the new coronavirus. 57 cases were registered nationwide on Wednesday.