Finland nationalist election gains prompt EU bail out concerns
Finland’s general election has seen a nationalist party take nearly a fifth of the votes, according to the electoral commission.
MP picks porn for political statement
A Danish member of the European Parliament has posted a pornographic video on his Facebook page, saying the contents remind him of opposition party po...
Icelanders Frosty Towards EU Membership
An investigation into Icelandic attitudes towards the European Union, by freelance journalist Michael Huguenin.
Bright sparks hoarding light bulbs in Finland
Thrifty Finns are stocking up on cheap filament light bulbs before the EU brings in a blanket ban in 2012. Despite sales remaining buoyant in Finland,...
Danish racism report ‘obscures’ full picture
An anti-racism group in Denmark has criticised the government’s latest progress report to the UN, saying it is glossing over the country’s ongoing rac...
Danish public opinion turns against the euro
A clear majority of Danes are against joining the euro, despite widespread approval of the move last month. According to a survey by Danske Bank, 55 p...
Stockholm voted EU’s first Green Capital
Quality public parklands and progressive environmental policies have seen Stockholm selected as the first ever Green Capital of the European Union.
Swedish hemp farmer awarded compensation
After a decade-long struggle, a Swedish hemp farmer from Halland has won a favourable court ruling which declared the state’s seizure of his crop ille...