Finnish parliamentary support for gay marriage and adoption rights
Regardless of the outcome of next year’s Finnish parliamentary elections, the governing majority is expected to implement a motion in support of gende...
2.8 million Danish sick days attributed to smoking
Taxpayers are bearing the brunt for smokers according to a new report from the Danish Health Ministry.
Soft drinks linked to lower male fertility
A Danish study has revealed that high soft drink consumption can lead to reduced sperm quality.
Statoil announces new US deal
Norwegian-based Statoil has announced a new agreement with US energy giant Chesapeake that will see the addition of 59,000 acres to the existing 600,0...
Finnish baby boomers caught in mid-life crisis
Almost half of all over 50s in Finland say their lives are dissatisfying and that they are victims of an over-hurried and unjust world. A new survey f...
Finnish health expert helps Pepsi withdrawal from schools
Soft drink manufacturer Pepsi has announced plans to withdraw its high-calorie soda drinks from across the world’s schools by 2012.
Finnish newspaper fined for dismissing gay editor
The Helsinki Court of Appeals has found in favour of Johanna Korhonen in her battle for wrongful dismissal. Korhonen had accused the Lapin Kansa newsp...
Finnish government to ban unsuitable students
The Finnish government is investigating ways in which to weed out what it determines are “unfit” students from educational areas where they could be c...