Swedish policeman fired for bad taste blogs
A Swedish police officer has been sacked after publishing a series of lewd online blogs about his job. Staff at the National Police Agency’s disciplin...
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 ...
School torched in Stockholm riots
A school was burnt down in Stockholm after three nights of disturbances in the Swedish capital. Stones were also thrown at police by a group of around...
Iceland passes law on press freedom and protection
The WikiLeaks-advised proposal to build an international “new media haven” in Iceland, with the world’s strongest press and whistleb...
Norwegians sentenced to death after Congo murder
Two Norwegians have been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo after being found guilty of espionage and murder. Soldiers Joshua Fren...
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,”...
Free heroin good for Danish addicts
A scheme giving free heroin to Danish addicts has resulted in increased health and a reduction in crime and prostitution.
Sexual harassment in Finnish Parliament
A new survey has revealed that some Finnish parliamentary employees are subjected to suggestive comments and lewd behaviour at work.