Would-be terrorist hijacked by passengers
Passengers on a flight from Norway this week thwarted a hijacking attempt when they overpowered a man trying to force his way into the cockpit.
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Fewer die at Copenhagen hospitals
Greater Copenhagen hospitals saw 10 percent fewer deaths in 2010 than in 2004, according to a new study. The figures were compiled by calculating a na...
Swedish councillor calls for fat tax
A Swedish councillor is calling for a fat tax for the nation’s overweight citizens. Stefan Hanna, Centre Party councillor in Uppsala, eastern Sweden, ...
Cairn Energy makes deal for two Greenland rigs
Cairn Energy has announced a significant step forward in its hunt for oil in Greenland after securing two rigs for its drilling campaign.
Workers sacked after “madhouse” Facebook update
Three employees of a car plant in central Sweden have been fired after one of them described their work place as a “madhouse” on Facebook.
Danes milking the state for thousands
Every Dane born will cost society hundreds and thousands more than they pay back in taxes, according to a new forecast.
Swedish woman arrested for terrorism in Uganda
A Swedish woman has been arrested on Uganda’s eastern border on suspicion of planning a terrorist bombing, according to reports. The woman, who was t...
Norway not ready to sell SAS stake
Norway’s trade minister has denied that the country is in talks with major European airlines to sell its stake in SAS. Trond Giske said negotiations w...