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.
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Danish school bans pupils from speaking foreign languages
A school in Odense on the Danish island of Funen has prohibited students from speaking in their own languages during break time.
Norway searches for gingerbread town vandals
Bergen’s traditional Christmas decoration – a gingerbread village – has been crushed, literally, by vandals who covered the crumbled ruins with paint ...
Helsinki named World Design Capital for 2012
Helsinki has been awarded the title of World Design Capital for 2012 at the World Design Congress held in Singapore last week. The Finnish capital bea...
Swedish Hip Hop artist releases new funk and jazz inspired album
DJ Devastate has been honing his unique take on jazz infused Hip Hop since the 90s. Now the respected DJ, turntablist and producer has his own full le...
Norwegian immigrants face oppression in the workplace
Racism is believed to be the reason behind why so many immigrants in Norway feel oppressed at work, reveals a new survey. Migrants face frequent exclu...
Finnish drag queen questions Russian portrayal
A new Russian film which tells the story of a troupe of drag queens is swarming with stereotypes, according to Finnish actor Ville Haapasalo.
Danish immigrants to receive leaving bonus
Immigrants who will not or cannot integrate effectively into Danish society are set to receive a handout, if they are willing to leave for home.