Swedes working more under new sick leave rules
New rules governing sick leave introduced in 2008 have resulted in more Swedes returning to work earlier and reduced long-term sickness related absent...
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Nordic economic outlook: the litmus test
An economic analysis written by Nordea, the Baltic and Scandinavian financial services group: At the threshold of the new decade it is clear that the ...
Finnish police arrest Hydroponic shop owners for promoting cannabis
A Finnish business that specialises in the sale of gardening equipment has been raided by local police under suspicions that the operation is delibera...
Norwegian Air carries 10 million passengers in 2009
Despite the economic downturn Norwegian Air has reported significant passenger growth for 2009 with an 18 percent rise from the previous year.
Sweden scores zero on Quality of Life Index
The consistency with which Sweden ranks highly amongst the world’s ratings for quality living standards is in jeopardy, following the publication of a...
Prime Minister of Iceland urges IMF to continue Economic Programme
Prime Minister’s Office, Press Release : “I would like to emphasize that the Economic Programme in co-operation with the IMF should continue wit...
Energy for debts: a potential solution for Iceland?
The ‘Energy for Debt’ proposal is able to revitalise the Icelandic economy very quickly and direct structural development in the right (i....
Government bill for a national referendum on Icesave legislation
(Press release from Icelandic Prime Minister’s office) The Icelandic Parliament, Althingi, convened today to debate a Government bill regarding the pr...