Finland to open new centres for abused children
The Finnish government is working on an effort to launch new centres for abused children around the country. Project director Minna Juutilainen from t...
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Danes quit smoking in record numbers in 2012
The number of Danes quitting smoking rose to record levels over the past year, with experts citing tougher laws as the catalyst.
Gothenburg launches new inner city tolls for drivers
The Swedish city of Gothenburg launched a new inner-city toll scheme for motorists on 1st January. City officials say that programme – which charges a...
Rapper Kanye West seen wearing Icelandic Flickr image
Superstar rapper Kanye West was seen wearing a T-shirt with a picture taken from the Flickr account of Icelander Katrín Þóra Bragadóttir.
Danish Queen’s New Year speech: ‘don’t chase perfection’
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II urged Danes not to chase perfection in her annual New Year speech, but also painted a hopeful picture for future of the S...
Former Glitnir bank heads jailed in Iceland
Two former bosses from Iceland’s Glitnir bank have been jailed on fraud charges relating to the country’s 2008 banking crash.
Finnish language rights expanded in Sweden
Swedish lawmakers have extended minority language rights to the country’s Finnish speakers.
Norway’s fisherman: Iceland mackerel row draining our funds
The Norwegian fishing industry has said that the dispute over Iceland’s mackerel quota is taking a heavy toll on local businesses.