Healthy food and beer in high demand on Finns’ weekly shopping list
Despite the fact Finns are increasingly looking to buy healthy food from the supermarket, beer remains high up the list of most popular products among...
The volcanic eruption in Holuhraun continues
The following are the latest facts about the volcanic eruption in Holuhraun, put together from the Scientific Advisory Board of the Icelandic Civil Pr...
Danes are the heaviest smokers in Scandinavia
Denmark has the unenviable reputation of being the heaviest smokers in the Nordics, although the country lags well behind many of its southern and eas...
Huge turnover of fast food restaurants in Aarhus
Fast food restaurants in the Danish city of Aarhus are popular but are finding it increasingly tough to stay open for more than a couple of years, a r...
Sick pay reputation of Sweden inaccurate
Swedes may have a reputation of enjoying the odd sick day from work but, according to a rehabilitation science expert, this is unwarranted.
Finland’s youth suffering from sleep problems
Sleeping problems among school-aged children in Finland are on the up, with studies showing that blue light emitted from led screens is having a negat...
Icelandic CrossFit champ reveals secrets of her success
Annie Thorisdottir has said that rigorous workouts six days a week and a strict low carb Paleo diet are the reasons she has been able to dominate Cros...
Hundreds of Danes facing lonely Christmas
As the time of year approaches for people to spend time eating and drinking with friends and family, many Danes are facing the prospect of a lonely an...