Denmark declares Nivea and Biotherm potentially dangerous
The Danish Consumer Council has declared that leading brands including Nivea and Biotherm skin products contain suspicious substances.
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Swedish man murdered in Cambodia
A Swedish businessman who disappeared from his hotel room in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh has been found dead by local police, who suspect that...
deCODE Genetics files for voluntary bankruptcy
(Press release) deCODE genetics Inc. (Nasdaq:DCGN) today announced that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United St...
Conference investigates high male youth suicide rates
An international conference held in Nuuk has sought to understand why so many young men in the circumpolar region take their own lives.
Finnish traditionalists moved to action over crucifix ruling
Last week the European Human Rights Court (ECHR) ruled that Italy was to remove all crucifixes from state school classroom walls.
Shelter for climate summit activists needed
Up to 10,000 activists will require temporary shelters when they travel to Copenhagen for the upcoming United Nations Climate Summit.
Visit Iceland participates in World Travel Market 2009
Icelandic Tourist Board, Visit Iceland, is representing the Land of Fire and Ice at this year’s World Travel Market in London, between 9th and 12th No...
Finland approves Nord Stream pipeline
The Finnish government last week approved the proposal for the construction of the 1,220 kilometre Nord Stream natural gas pipeline which will be rout...