Feature article: Tapping energy from the sun
By: Azvar A. Khan (Mr.) In these days of escalating oil prices, it’s becoming extremely difficult for a common citizen to pay off his/her monthly elec...
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Finland’s prison conditions could be improved
The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) recently finished a tour of Fin...
EU opt-out referendum possible in Denmark
According to Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen, current opt-outs from the European Union harm Denmark’s interests. According to reports in E...
Sweden swallows higher food prices easily
Food prices across the globe have been increasing this year and even the wealthy nation of Sweden has been affected. National Geographic News recently...
Second polar bear killed in Iceland
A second polar bear, which was found roaming in Northern Iceland yesterday, has been shot. Stefan Vagn Stefansson, police chief from Saudarkrokur, sai...
Finnish President hopes for peace in Sri Lanka
The President of Finland recently expressed her desire for Finland to continue assisting Sri Lanka, according to reports in the Asian Tribune. Tarja H...
Another bear sighting in Iceland
This time the polar bear will be saved if possible. Polar bear sightings are rare in Iceland, but over a period of two weeks Iceland has had two. Acco...
RMS releases report on Iceland’s quake
Two weeks ago a strong earthquake was felt in Iceland, causing some property damage, but thankfully no deaths. According to a report by Risk Managemen...