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.
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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.
Swedish opposition calls for removal of US bases
A Red-Green coalition government would demand the withdrawal of all US military bases outside of America, according to the latest party statement. The...
100,000 foreign workers needed in Denmark
A leading research institute has claimed that foreigners from outside the Nordic region must be encouraged to join Denmark’s workforce.
Norway forms partnership to protect tropical forests
Norway is to form a new partnership in a bid to fight tropical deforestation, with an additional aid package and a pledged to unblock cash.