Norway: The most prosperous country in the world
Norway has been listed as the most prosperous country in the world by the Legatum Institute 2014 Prosperity Index.
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Denmark to carry out research into medicinal cannabis
Denmark’s parliament has reached a political agreement to fund research into the medical benefits of cannabis.
Swedes told of risks of working in Norway
Young Swedes have been told that being a guest worker in Norway may not be as idealistic as it seems because many bosses are breaking employment rules...
Iceland: Unemployment down and wage index up
The unemployment rate in Iceland in September was 4.1 per cent, a year-on-year drop of 1.1 per cent, while the wage index showed a month-on-month rise...
Denmark breaks into top five countries for gender equality
Denmark has joined the four other Nordic countries in the top five for gender equality, according to the latest World Economic Forum report.
Zlatan nominated for Ballon d’Or
Sweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been nominated for FIFA’s Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious individual award in football.
Iceland Airwaves: 66 NORTH’s survival guide for Iceland’s biggest music festival
Iceland’s most popular and loved music festival Iceland Airwaves begins today, with over 300 bands and artists playing over 5 days across downtown Rey...
Family planning group: Danes should be encouraged to reproduce
Doctors in Denmark have said that an “infertility social disease” has developed in young people as a result of being urged to avoid unplanned pregnanc...