Norway’s National Theatre in structural despair
Recent inspections have revealed the National Theatre in Oslo bears severe cracking in its walls, ceilings and floors. Experts estimate that repairs w...
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Icelandic novelist and poet shortlisted for Independent Foreign Fiction Prize 2012
The acclaimed Icelandic novelist and poet Sjón has been shortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize 2012 for his novel From the Mouth of the...
The Living in Copenhagen Diary entry number six: Roskilde
The sixth in a series of light-hearted columns about life as a foreigner living in the Danish capital.
Inspired by Iceland’s live music festival video stream proves success
Inspired by Iceland’s live stream of the Aldrei fór ég suður music festival in the Westfjords proved to be a massive success with over 35,000 people t...
Finnish union boss suspended amid bullying investigation
In a victory for workers, the boss of Finland’s Transport Union (AKT) has been suspended while a police investigation into allegations of bullying and...
Radical cleric jailed for Norway death threats
The Kurdish founder of a radical Islamic group has been jailed in Norway after making death threats against senior officials.
India backs out of Norway child custody case
India has abandoned its fight to bring the children of an Indian couple living in Norway back home after they were taken into foster care last May.
The Living in Copenhagen Diary entry number five: Dejlig dag
The fifth in a series of light-hearted columns about life as a foreigner living in the Danish capital.