Norwegian to open sex shop in Arctic village
A Norwegian businessman is to open a sex shop in the country’s northern Arctic region close to the Russian border after discovering a gap in the marke...
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Faroese premiere claims sanctions damaging economy
The stand-off between the Faroe Islands and the EU over fishing quotas is showing no signs of easing off. The Faroese government remains at loggerhead...
Denmark near top of EU inequality list
Denmark has been ranked in the top five EU nations where economic inequality has widened the most from 2008 to 2012.
Marks & Spencer to return to Finland
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has agreed to return to Finland with plans in place to open seven stores and one online shop in the Nordic country.
Iceland: Line-up for Secret Solstice announced
Some of the acts lined up to perform at the Secret Solstice festival in Iceland have been announced, with Massive Attack the star attraction.
Danish government to introduce less stringent transgender laws
Citizens who want to officially change their sex will soon be able to do so without having to undergo surgery, revealed the Danish Justice Ministry.
Job recruitment fair error angers Swedes
Police in Stockholm had to calm a large crowd of angry jobseekers after an email for a recruitment event was sent to 61,000 people instead of the inte...
Norwegian fishermen want compensation from Iceland
Norwegian fishermen are demanding compensation from Iceland amid claims that they have not been able to catch their full quota for capelin in Icelandi...