Faithful encouraged to practice ‘eco-fasting’
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland is encouraging its flock to take a different slant on Lent this year by committing to ‘eco-fasting’.
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Underclass-safari post branded cheap
An official for Sweden’s Christian Democratic Party has been slammed for calling for an “underclass-safari” – complete with “people on social we...
Lennon drawings coming to Denmark
A collection of drawings by John Lennon are to be exhibited for the first time in Denmark.
Breivik calls for release and military honour
Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik appeared in court on Monday, demanding his release and a military honour.
Workplace drug tests increase tenfold
More Finnish employees are being tested for drug use than ever before, according to a new report.
Witnesses calling media before police
Witnesses to crimes and accidents in Finland are frequently alerting the media before the police, according to reports.
Hotel in downtown Reykjavik prepares for summer events
Hotel Odinsve, a popular hotel in downtown Reykjavik, is preparing to accommodate a vast amount of visitors in Iceland for this year’s cultural summer...
Breivik play causes a stir
A Copenhagen theatre company has courted controversy after penning a play based on the convictions of Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik.