Scandinavians losing out on vitamin D
A new study released by both American and Norwegian scientists claims that the physical benefits of being exposed to a little sunlight outweigh the ne...
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Carlsberg corners the luxury beer market
Scandinavia’s biggest brewery, Carlsberg, recently introduced a beer which is guaranteed to put win first prize in at least one category: cost. ...
Norway asked to mediate in Kashmir
Norway’s reputation and role as a mediator in global conflicts has been brought to the attention of several groups working to secure a resolution to t...
Bolton Wanderers sign Icelandic defender Steinsson
Earlier this month, the British Premier League football (soccer) club, the Bolton Wanderers signed a three and a half year contract with Icelandic def...
Knife violence on the rise in Denmark
On January 5th, a 19-year-old man, was stabbed to death in Copenhagen when he refused to part with his woollen hat. His death at the hands of a group ...
Canada and EFTA sign free trade agreement
Canadian officials announced at the weekend that a trade agreement between Canada and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) had been signed. The ...
Icelandic Secretary of State visits Beijing
Gretar Mar Sigurdsson, Iceland’s Permanent Secretary of State for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, recently visited Beijing in orde...
Glitnir releases year-end 2007 results
Nordic bank Glitnir has announced its full year results for the year 2007: Financial Highlights ISK 27.7 billion (EUR 315 m) profit after tax 19.3% Re...