Finland air traffic control in strike warning
Finnish air traffic controllers have warned that they could begin strikes this month over a dispute about pay and working conditions.
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Icelandic scientist surprised by Hekla volcano eruption sensation
International speculation has begun that Iceland’s Hekla volcano may be about to erupt; but scientists say that there is not yet any indication of whe...
Durex advertises ‘hard but satisfying’ job
The Swedish branch of Durex has caused a surge of excitement after launching an advertising campaign appealing for condom testers.
Nordic welfare ministers discuss spinal cord injuries
Traffic accidents were among the topics discussed at last week’s meeting of Nordic welfare ministers.
Doctor: torture victims handed death sentences
The director of a specialised healthcare centre claims Finland’s immigration service has a callous disregard for torture victims, as dozens are deport...
School wrong to sack ‘sex maniac’ Facebook head
A Swedish school, which sacked its headmaster for publishing half naked pictures of himself and joining sexually-themed groups on Facebook, has been t...
Giant Greenland ice slab heads for Canada
A slab of ice the size of Bermuda, which broke off a Greenland glacier in August last year, is making headway towards Canada.
Swedish-Norwegian-Greek Gaza ship ‘sabotaged’
A Swedish ship, which was set to sail to Gaza as part of an aid flotilla at the end of the week, has been sabotaged, according to reports.