Norway.com sold to America
The Norwegian American Foundation (NAF) has purchased the Norway.com website, with the site headquarters to be based in Seattle, Washington.
Politics
Information and news on politics in Iceland, Scandinavia and Northern Europe
Danish school bans pupils from speaking foreign languages
A school in Odense on the Danish island of Funen has prohibited students from speaking in their own languages during break time.
Swedish residency permits for sale on the black market
Residence permits for Sweden are available on the black market for just EUR 2,000, which would then allow the buyer to travel freely across Europe.
Kaupthing creditors own majority of Arion: confirmation
(PRESS RELEASE from the Kaupthing resolution committee:) The Resolution Committee of Kaupthing Bank contributes up to ISK 66 billion in common equity
Finnish courts could reduce sentences for guilty pleas
A working group has been established in Finland to investigate the possibility of reducing sentences for the exchange of an admission of guilt.
Denmark ups cash incentives for immigrants to go
The Danish government is now offering nearly EUR 14,000 for immigrants to return home if they are ‘unable or unwilling’ to assimilate.
Denmark calls for tougher immigration controls for Americans
U.S nationals, in particular those who have a non-Western ethnic background, are the subject of calls for more stringent immigration procedures by Pet...
Norwegian minister at forefront of combating violence towards women
Knut Storberget, the Norwegian Minister of Justice, this week joined with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the launch of the Network of Men Leaders...