Norwegians sentenced to death after Congo murder
Two Norwegians have been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo after being found guilty of espionage and murder. Soldiers Joshua Fren...
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Free heroin good for Danish addicts
A scheme giving free heroin to Danish addicts has resulted in increased health and a reduction in crime and prostitution.
Sexual harassment in Finnish Parliament
A new survey has revealed that some Finnish parliamentary employees are subjected to suggestive comments and lewd behaviour at work.
Swedish court adds 12 years to man’s age
A Swedish court has permitted a Cambodian man to alter his Tax Agency details, which will see an additional 12 years added to the his age.
Swedish handling of economic crisis praised by IMF
Both the Swedish central Bank and government have been praised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for their management of the ongoing economic c...
Stoltenberg succeeds Gordon Brown as UN climate group co-chair
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will assume the role of co-chair of a United Nations climate change focus group. Stoltenberg takes over...
Sweden celebrates National Day
With Swedes across the world fresh from celebrating National Day on Sunday 6th June, here is a look at the history behind the holiday.
Don’t give Roma beggars money says Finn PM
Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen has urged people to participate in a blanket ban of handing out money to Roma beggars on the street.