Group Study Days in Iceland to focus on environment, finance and fisheries
Members of the European United Left/Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL) Group in the European Parliament, a 35-member group representing 17 political parties ...
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Politician causes stink over ‘crap sales’ comments
A socialist politician from Sweden has landed herself in hot water after claiming that sales is a “crap profession”.
Student ‘slave party’ reported to police
A ‘jungle party’ which featured the sale of ‘slaves’ with blacked-up faced and ropes around their necks has led to two student associations at a Swedi...
Oslo ‘becoming like Manhattan’
The centre of Oslo is “becoming like Manhattan”, according to the leader of the council who claims “only the richest can afford to live” in Norway’s c...
Lotion employed to cure train delays
Denmark’s largest train operator has announced that it is banking on a lotion to help it cut delays next winter. DSB believes that the so-called ‘sand...
Maria Amelie returns to Norway
One of Norway’s most famous and beloved immigrants has legally returned to the country just three months after her forced deportation.
Italian MP slams gay Ikea ad
A top Italian official has caused outrage by labelling an Ikea advert, which shows two gay men holding hands, as “bad taste”.
18 captured ‘pirates’ released without charge
A group of 18 suspected pirates, who were detained a fortnight ago by Finnish minelayer Phojanmaa, have been released as no country was willing to acc...