Ethical aid web portal launched by Swedish think-tank
A new web portal which allows peacekeepers and aid workers to check their contracting firms’ background has been launched by a Swedish think-tank.
Sweden bans breast implants over risk of explosion
The Swedish Medical Products Agency has banned the use of three brands of breast implants amid fears that the silicone inserts could explode.
Female soldiers plead for fireproof knickers
Female soldiers in the Swedish army have renewed their calls for fireproof undies after 30 years of waiting.
Finland limits firearms ownership
The process for obtaining a firearms licence in Finland has been made increasingly difficult in recent years as police seek to minimise the availabili...
Home burglars causing Danes to panic
The rather extreme form of personal home protection, the Panic Room, is becoming something of a trend in Denmark. In tandem with a steady rise in dome...
Finland’s Olkiluoto nuclear plant site could be shut down
The Finnish Nuclear and Radiation Safety Authority (STUK) has sent a letter to Areva, the French company building the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant, s...
Help for gentlemen wishing to last a little longer
Finland and Sweden are the first nations to approve a new pill to treat premature ejaculation, an embarrassing problem for many men. The drug, created...
Nordic nations switching to safer cigarettes
Beginning in 2010, a new European Union law will come into effect that makes it illegal to sell cigarettes that are not self-extinguishing. While the ...