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...
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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,”...
Swedish court adds 12 years to man’s age
A Swedish court has permitted a Cambodian man to alter his Tax Agency details, which will see an additional 12 years added to the his age.
Swedish handling of economic crisis praised by IMF
Both the Swedish central Bank and government have been praised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for their management of the ongoing economic c...
Stoltenberg succeeds Gordon Brown as UN climate group co-chair
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will assume the role of co-chair of a United Nations climate change focus group. Stoltenberg takes over...
Don’t give Roma beggars money says Finn PM
Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen has urged people to participate in a blanket ban of handing out money to Roma beggars on the street.