Finnish study reveals carcinogenic link to alcohol
Tobacco and alcohol both contain similar carcinogenic substances, with the risk of cancer increased if one is vulnerable to the effects of alcohol in ...
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Finland counts the cost of insomnia
Serious sleep disorders have been on the increase in recent years in Finland, with resultant costs associated with specialty care reaching an estimate...
Female soldiers plead for fireproof knickers
Female soldiers in the Swedish army have renewed their calls for fireproof undies after 30 years of waiting.
Finnish courts could reduce sentences for guilty pleas
A working group has been established in Finland to investigate the possibility of reducing sentences for the exchange of an admission of guilt.
Norwegian immigrants face oppression in the workplace
Racism is believed to be the reason behind why so many immigrants in Norway feel oppressed at work, reveals a new survey. Migrants face frequent exclu...
Iceland celebrates Thanksgiving 2009
Many Icelanders are commemorating the 2009 Thanksgiving celebrations this weekend by holding various parties and serving traditional U.S and Icelandic...
Pornography and gambling among most popular city-worker sites
Illegal file sharing, surfing the net for pornography and online gambling are the most common themes for municipality-owned computer users in central ...
Denmark ups cash incentives for immigrants to go
The Danish government is now offering nearly EUR 14,000 for immigrants to return home if they are ‘unable or unwilling’ to assimilate.