Sweden scores zero on Quality of Life Index
The consistency with which Sweden ranks highly amongst the world’s ratings for quality living standards is in jeopardy, following the publication of a...
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Military dispute over Arctic resources unlikely
The natural resources of the Arctic region are unlikely to lead to any military conflict in the region according to new research by the Fridtjof Nanse...
Google to digitise Danish library
The world’s largest computer search engine will soon begin the digitalisation of Denmark’s literature for The Royal Library.
Tiger Woods relocating to Sweden
The world’s most famous golfer, Tiger Woods is likely to move to Sweden with his wife, American media report.
Swedish man fails to start lactating
26-year-old Swedish man Ragnar Bengtsson has failed in his much publicised attempt to generate breast milk. Instead, the products of his efforts have ...
Norway.com sold to America
The Norwegian American Foundation (NAF) has purchased the Norway.com website, with the site headquarters to be based in Seattle, Washington.
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...
Denmark calls for tougher immigration controls for Americans
U.S nationals, in particular those who have a non-Western ethnic background, are the subject of calls for more stringent immigration procedures by Pet...