Get inspired by Icelandic knitting with yarn craft festival Loops off-venue programme
The Yarn craft festival Loops has announced two new events for its off-venue programme, The Woollen Circle and Reykjavik LYS walk, to get you inspired...
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100,000 foreign workers needed in Denmark
A leading research institute has claimed that foreigners from outside the Nordic region must be encouraged to join Denmark’s workforce.
Swedish government proposes lessons for immigrants
Swedish immigrants should learn about core societal values and how the country functions according to a government inquiry.
Danish government employees keep quiet to keep jobs
Only a fraction of Danish public sector workers are willing to openly criticise their employers due to fear of repercussions.
New Swedish constitution recognises Saami
The newly drafted Swedish constitution has declared that the Saami are no longer an ethnic minority but a fully-fledged people.
Thousands flock to Swedish capital for Jesus fest
Last weekend saw the third annual ‘Jesus Manifestation’ in Stockholm, with Christian bikers the most noticeable group among the 25,000-strong crowd....
Danish immigration laws criticised by human rights institute
The Danish Institute for Human Rights has blasted proposed changes to residency requirement laws, saying it is now near to impossible for foreigners t...
Reykjavik Arts Festival in Iceland kicks off today
Listahátið, the annual Reykjavik Arts Festival in Iceland, kicks off its fun packed schedule today with over 60 events to follow that represent all ar...