New photography book offers unique perspective of Iceland
New photography book on Iceland, TWO IN ONE, offers a unique perspective on the country capturing the charms of two very different seasons from one vi...
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Nordic nations top EU for high food prices
New figures have reaffirmed that residents of Nordic nations face the highest food prices in Europe. A new report by Eurostat and Statistics Sweden sa...
Finnish police: major jewellery heist was a professional job
The robbery of a Helsinki jewellery store in January last year was a professional heist, local authorities have confirmed. Three suspects are now in t...
Norway leads Scandinavia in foreigner employment
New figures have revealed that foreigners generally fare better in Norway than in other Scandinavian countries. The news comes via a new report from t...
Finland ponders reduced sentences for confessions
Finland’s legal experts are divided about whether or not to introduce reduced sentences for those who confess to certain crimes. Anna-Maja Henriksson,...
Swedish authorities investigate holocaust ashes artist
An artist that reportedly mixed the ashes of holocaust victims with paint is under investigation by Swedish police. Watercolour painter Carl Michael v...
Norwegians snubbed in new China visa waver scheme
Norwegians have been left out of a new programme that will allow many foreigners to enter Beijing without a visa. Under the new rules announced this w...
Controversial Greenland mining labour bill approved
Lawmakers in the Greenlandic capital have voted in favour of relaxing regulations on local mining firms. The move, which will allow Chinese companies ...