Helsinki named World Design Capital for 2012
Helsinki has been awarded the title of World Design Capital for 2012 at the World Design Congress held in Singapore last week. The Finnish capital bea...
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Kaupthing creditors own majority of Arion: confirmation
(PRESS RELEASE from the Kaupthing resolution committee:) The Resolution Committee of Kaupthing Bank contributes up to ISK 66 billion in common equity
Small businesses unaware of Internet- and information security risks
According to a recent survey conducted by the NCSA (National Cyber Security Alliance), 70 percent of small businesses claim to not have any formal Int...
Finnish study reveals carcinogenic link to alcohol
Tobacco and alcohol both contain similar carcinogenic substances, with the risk of cancer increased if one is vulnerable to the effects of alcohol in ...
Norwegian immigrants face oppression in the workplace
Racism is believed to be the reason behind why so many immigrants in Norway feel oppressed at work, reveals a new survey. Migrants face frequent exclu...
Denmark ups cash incentives for immigrants to go
The Danish government is now offering nearly EUR 14,000 for immigrants to return home if they are ‘unable or unwilling’ to assimilate.
Danish domestic violence video uproar
An anti-domestic violence internet video game has been panned by critics who claim the effect is opposite to what was intended, with many believing th...
Norwegian minister at forefront of combating violence towards women
Knut Storberget, the Norwegian Minister of Justice, this week joined with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the launch of the Network of Men Leaders...