Danish Government drops controversial Burka ban
The governing Conservative Party in Denmark has decided to drop its contentious proposal for the banning of Burkas. As reported by Danish news source ...
Denmark rejects second crossing to Sweden
Danish Transport Minister Lars Barfoed has rejected a proposal from the Technical University of Denmark to build an additional link to Sweden, meaning...
Nordic investment for climate projects in developing countries
The countries of the Nordic group are set to invest over EUR 14 million for climate projects in developing countries. The investment, which is part of...
Norway denounces Congolese death sentence
Norway has denounced the sentencing to death of two Norwegian citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tax-funded Swedish adult movie causes furore
Dirty Diaries, a montage of 12 pornographic films by Swedish feminist documentary maker Mia Engberg, was released last week, sparking considerable pub...
Finland dominates World Mobile Phone throwing competition
As expected, Finland dominated the World Mobile Phone Throwing Championships, held last month in Kesamaa, Punkaharju in the country’s Eastern lakes di...
Sweden and Norway announce first Swine-flu deaths
Norway and Sweden have both reported their first swine flu deaths recently, the first from the H1N1 virus in any Nordic country.
Finnish Women Drinking More
A fresh study on Finnish drinking habits has revealed that alcohol consumption among women has increased, with the older generation doing most of the ...