Breivik released from solitary confinement
Anders Behring Breivik, who admits killing 77 people in twin Norwegian terror attacks on 22nd July, is to be released from solitary confinement while ...
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Reykjavik UNESCO City of Literature introduced to a full house at Frankfurt Book Fair
Last week, the City of Reykjavik was introduced as UNESCO City of Literature at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2011 where Iceland was the Guest of Honour.
Danish court rules for drug lord deportation
A notorious Palestinian gang member and drug dealer will be deported from Denmark, despite his bid to remain in the country with his wife and eight ch...
Missing Swedish child murdered
A four-year-old Swedish boy who was found dead in woods near his home at the weekend was murdered, police have confirmed.
School allows gum to aid learning
A Swedish school has endorsed teachers’ pet peeve – chewing gum – in class in the belief that the activity of chewing enhances learning.
Actavis continues support for drug prevention programme Youth in Europe
Leading generic pharmaceutical company Actavis recently announced it will be extending its backing of the drug prevention programme, Youth in Europe (...
Service station pays out for Roma discrimination
The owner of a Swedish petrol station has been ordered to compensate a Roma woman after an employee asked her to pay for her petrol in advance.
Swine flu narcolepsy children to get payout
Youngsters who contracted narcolepsy in Finland after being inoculated against swine flu are to be compensated by the medical council.