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.
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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.
Telenor to launch billion dollar Indian mobile venture
Telenor, the Norway-based telecom provider, will soon strengthen its global operation with the addition of a new mobile service under the brand name U...
UK Anglicans ignore lesbian archbishop ordination
English and Northern Irish bishops have snubbed an invitation to be present at the ordination of the next Bishop of Stockholm, Eva Brunne, due to her ...
Conference investigates high male youth suicide rates
An international conference held in Nuuk has sought to understand why so many young men in the circumpolar region take their own lives.
Finnish traditionalists moved to action over crucifix ruling
Last week the European Human Rights Court (ECHR) ruled that Italy was to remove all crucifixes from state school classroom walls.
Local dialects not dying out in Denmark
The commonly held belief that Danish dialects are dying out has been refuted by new university research.
Danish Hells Angel member banned from Spanish holiday resort
A Danish biker from the Hell’s Angels gang has been advised that he will not be welcomed by the La Santa Holiday Club on Lanzarote in the Canary Islan...