Norway to host Arctic Indigenous Language Symposium
The leaders of the Arctic’s aboriginal groups will meet in Tromso, Norway this autumn to discuss the preservation of their respective languages. Most ...
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Norway tightens rules over citizenship applications
As of today, 1st September, anyone applying for Norwegian citizenship will have to demonstrate their fluency in the Norwegian language. In addition, t...
Sweden’s trains going green
Sweden has unveiled a new high-speed train that will reduce energy use by 30 per cent over its existing trains. The Grona Taget (Green Train), which c...
Malmo gang violence flares up again
A recent spate of gang violence has flared up again in the southern Swedish town of Malmo when a grenade exploded in an apartment block. The grenade, ...
Scandinavian Airlines pilots bullying each other
An atmosphere of bullying has emerged between the younger and older pilots who fly planes for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), reports Aftenposten.no. Avi...
Iceland Express shortlisted for best website award
Iceland Express, the Icelandic budget airline, is in the running for best website at the Budgies 2008 world low cost airline awards. Also shortlisted ...
Rock star wannabes flock to Finland seeking ethereal fame
The qualifying rounds for the prestigious and wonderfully entertaining Air Guitar World Championships have begun in the northern Finnish town of Oulu....
Iceland strengthens relations with Greece
A meeting between the Icelandic and Greek prime ministers yesterday reaffirmed the good level of relations between the two countries. Geir H. Haarde, ...