Test drilling given the go-ahead in Greenland
Cairn Energy is to begin drilling in Baffin Bay after being given the green light for tests from Greenland’s government. According to KNR, company shi...
Controversial download service making ripples Denmark
The news that a popular Swedish web service will soon be available in Denmark has come as music to the ears of download fans. Despite attempts by a co...
Double-dip recession hits Finland
After starting to recover, Finland’s economy slipped back into recession at the beginning of 2010, according to official figures. Following a decline ...
Bumper summer season ahead for Baltic Sea ferries
Last summer’s near-record passenger numbers look set to continue for Baltic Sea shipping lines. “The advance reservation situation is extremely good,”...
Poor investment advice acknowledgement by Jyske Bank
Embattled Danish institution Jyske Bank had admitted issuing poor investment recommendations to its clients.
Top Finnish salaries continue to grow despite recession
Despite the economic downturn, CEOs at listed companies in Finland earned more in bonuses and base salaries last year than in 2005.
100,000 foreign workers needed in Denmark
A leading research institute has claimed that foreigners from outside the Nordic region must be encouraged to join Denmark’s workforce.
Irritable bowel syndrome relieved by choir singing
Nordic countries have long had a fondness for singing, but new research suggests that it should not just be confined to drunken social gatherings.