2.8 million Danish sick days attributed to smoking
Taxpayers are bearing the brunt for smokers according to a new report from the Danish Health Ministry.
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Spectacular Iceland volcano images
Photos, drawings and videos are beginning to emerge of the Eyjafjallajokull eruption in Iceland. The volcano is over ten-times more powerful than the ...
Finnish retail strike looms
Retail strikes will take place across Finland on Friday, after a compromise was rejected by the Finnish Service United Union (PAM).
Parliamentary Investigative Committee report released today
The Parliamentary Investigative Committee, set up to investigate the Icelandic banking collapse, will release its report today.
Statoil announces new US deal
Norwegian-based Statoil has announced a new agreement with US energy giant Chesapeake that will see the addition of 59,000 acres to the existing 600,0...
Sweden bans breast implants over risk of explosion
The Swedish Medical Products Agency has banned the use of three brands of breast implants amid fears that the silicone inserts could explode.
Innovative education and business development at Iceland enterprise park
The Asbru Enterprise Park, located in Keflavik, is pushing Iceland to the forefront of entrepreneurship, education and business development. The park ...
General Electric announces Norwegian wind power expansion
US energy giant General Electric (GE) has promised to pump money into Norway’s wind power industry, in a move that will create 100 new jobs. GE will b...