Finnish companies offer employees incentives to stop smoking
The anti-smoking campaign in Finland is continuing apace with municipal employers and companies beefing up their smoke-free workplace policies.
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World’s largest wind turbine to be constructed in Norway
The most powerful wind turbine in the world is to be built in the south-western Norwegian area of Oygarden, with hopes that new technology can signifi...
Norwegian Court orders retroactive tax paybacks to ship owners
The Norwegian Supreme Court has decided in favour of shipping companies in the raging taxation dispute, after ruling that retroactive tax payments imp...
Mohammed cartoon draws protests in Norway
Around 2,500 people have marched through the Norwegian capital of Oslo in protest at the printing of a contentious caricature of the Islamic Prophet M...
Danish Unions lower wage demands
The Danish Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) has unexpectedly reduced its demands for wage increases for privately employed members.
Finland names best places to work
According to Finns, the consulting firm Accenture is the top large company to work for in that country this year.
Danske Bank predicts troubled 2010
Despite the prospect of some light appearing at the end of what has been a very dark tunnel; Danish banks are preparing themselves for another difficu...
Finland debates retirement age
The ongoing debate on pension talks in Finland continues to stall; with representatives from employer-guilds and unions unable to reach an agreement o...