Women to dominate ‘male’ professions in Sweden
Women are set to take over traditional male roles in Sweden, according to a new forecast. Within 20 years, the majority of doctors, architects, lawyer...
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Document backlog in Finland as autopsies delayed
Some death certificates are taking more than a year to be released in Finland due to a shortage of forensic doctors. Although the law demands that off...
Independent film festival in Reykjavik Iceland makes preparations for 2010 event
The Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) is making preparations for its 7th consecutive year of showcasing independent films in the heart of I...
Test drilling given the go-ahead in Greenland
Cairn Energy is to begin drilling in Baffin Bay after being given the green light for tests from Greenland’s government. According to KNR, company shi...
HIV positive doctor jailed in Sweden after unprotected sex
A senior doctor has been jailed in Sweden after having unprotected sex with two men despite knowing he was HIV positive. The physician was sentenced b...
Actavis appoints Claudio Albrecht CEO
Actavis Group, the international generic pharmaceuticals company, today announced the appointment of former Ratiopharm leader Dr. Claudio Albrecht as ...
Swedish royal wedding boycotted by news agencies
Global exposure of the Swedish royal wedding was seriously affected by a row over rights, according to Sveriges Television (SVT). The Swedish broadcas...
Iceland lowers interest rates
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to lower Central Bank interest rates by 0.5 percentage points.