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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Swedish wolf hunt ends in criticism
The Swedish government remains under fire from ecologists following the end of the country’s first official wolf hunt in 45 years. The hunt ended last...
Greenland financial independence predicted by 2015
Mineral and oil income is expected, within five years, to surpass the current handouts from Copenhagen that Greenland lives off.
National Citizen Survey paints an almost perfect picture of Norway
Eighty-six percent of Norwegians believe that their country is almost the perfect place to live, although public services still seem to show room for ...
Keflavik International Airport Voted Best in Europe
In a recent passenger survey conducted by the Airports Council International, Iceland’s Keflavik International Airport has been voted as the best airp...
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.
City Breaks and the Northern Lights at the Best Value Travel Destination for 2010
Throughout the winter in Iceland, especially towards the end of March, the Northern Lights hit their peak in levels of activity. These dancing lights ...
Giant ice balls in Sweden
Beach strolling bird watchers on the south-eastern Swedish island of Oland were confounded recently when they stumbled upon giant ice balls the size o...