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Thursday, 14 October, 2021

Norway
Danish man charged after five killed in Norway bow-and-arrow attack
Convert to Islam arrested over assault that ‘appears to be act of terrorism’, says intelligence service
Thursday, 14 October, 2021

Ikea
Ikea warns stock shortages likely to last another year
World’s largest furniture retailer faces supply chain struggles but pandemic has shifted sales online
Thursday, 14 October, 2021

Europe Express
Romania spirals into health, energy and political crises Premium content
Government coalition talks take place amid record Covid infections and deaths
Friday, 1 October, 2021

German politics
Europe’s battered left draws comfort from Scholz victory in Germany
Centre-left parties across the continent are studying the SPD playbook for tips
Thursday, 30 September, 2021

Hennes & Mauritz
H&M reinstates dividend but warns on supply chain disruption
Sales yet to reach pre-pandemic levels as fast-fashion retailer struggles to meet demand for some products
Wednesday, 29 September, 2021

Sweden
Finance minister on course to become Sweden’s first female PM
Magdalena Andersson nominated as leader of the ruling Social Democrats
Tuesday, 28 September, 2021

Lego
Lego sales and profits surge to record highs
Net first-half earnings of $1bn were 10 times greater than at closest rival Hasbro
Tuesday, 28 September, 2021

IPOs
SoftBank-backed robot warehouse group AutoStore plans Oslo IPO
Norwegian manufacturer of automated storage and retrieval systems set to list next month
Sunday, 26 September, 2021

Iceland
Iceland coalition maintains majority but PM’s future in balance
Hopes that female MPs would take most seats in parliament dashed after late recounts
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Friday, 24 September, 2021

EQT Partners AB
Sweden’s EQT hit by market abuse probe
PE firm under investigation over timing of disclosure of insider information after executives’ $2.7bn share sale
Thursday, 23 September, 2021

Central banks
Norway raises interest rates in first increase by a G10 central bank
Norges Bank says more rises to come as economy rebounds and financial imbalances grow
Wednesday, 22 September, 2021

Streaming services
Europe’s challenger to Netflix steps up global expansion plans
Swedish owner of Viaplay bets on mix of Nordic drama and sports to draw viewers
Wednesday, 22 September, 2021

News in-depthTaiwan
Central and eastern Europe turn to Taiwan as China relations cool
Hopes of economic boost from co-operating with Beijing give way to fears of domination
Sunday, 19 September, 2021

ExplainerMarket Questions
How will markets respond to prospect of Fed tapering?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Friday, 17 September, 2021

Faroe Islands
Faroes to re-examine hunt rules as anger grows at mass dolphin killing
North Atlantic islands bow to international pressure after last weekend’s slaughter of almost 1,500 white-sided dolphins
Thursday, 16 September, 2021

AP Moller-Maersk AS
Maersk forecasts record profits as global shipping goes haywire
Chief of world’s largest container shipping line says volume of profit upgrades is ‘getting a bit crazy’
Tuesday, 14 September, 2021

News in-depthNorway
Norway vote puts Scandinavia’s social democrats back in driving seat
Germany is next target for Europe’s centre-left as fragmented politics tests ability to build coalitions
Tuesday, 14 September, 2021

Norway
Norway’s centre-left set for power as Erna Solberg concedes
Jonas Gahr Store becoming prime minister means all five Nordic nations will have leftwing leaders for first time in 62 years
Monday, 13 September, 2021

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Hedge funds flock to Silicon Valley
Report finds funds are making a record number of deals
Monday, 13 September, 2021

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Beijing plans to break up Alipay, hedge funds flock to Silicon Valley
Chinese officials want to break up Alipay and create a separate app for Ant’s loans business
Sunday, 12 September, 2021

Russia
Russia’s war games with Belarus spark concern in west
Moscow plans to use drills to deepen control over neighbour’s military, defence officials say
Sunday, 12 September, 2021

News in-depthNorway
Norwegians vote in elections dominated by future of oil
Opinion polls point to a convincing win for the centre-left bloc led by the Labour party
Thursday, 9 September, 2021

News in-depthRussian politics
Russia and Belarus seek closer embrace with political deal and military drills
Neighbours on alert over vast Zapad defence exercises to be held by Moscow and Minsk
Tuesday, 7 September, 2021

News in-depthNorway
Norway’s oil rises to top of election agenda as climate fears grow
Greens want immediate halt to exploration while bigger parties stand behind industry
Thursday, 2 September, 2021

Biotech
Advent and GIC offer $8bn to take Swedish biotech private
Shares in Sobi soar past bid price signalling investors expect counter-offer