Military taught how to climb trees
Swedish soldiers are to be taught how to shimmy up trees in the proper fashion in case they need to salvage unmanned drones caught in canopies.
Norwegian teachers fail to make the grade
The average intelligence level of male teachers in Norway is falling, according to new research.
School allows gum to aid learning
A Swedish school has endorsed teachers’ pet peeve – chewing gum – in class in the belief that the activity of chewing enhances learning.
Actavis continues support for drug prevention programme Youth in Europe
Leading generic pharmaceutical company Actavis recently announced it will be extending its backing of the drug prevention programme, Youth in Europe (...
Nordic welfare ministers discuss spinal cord injuries
Traffic accidents were among the topics discussed at last week’s meeting of Nordic welfare ministers.
Schoolgirl beaten unconscious by classmates
Five Swedish teenage girls have been questioned about the savage beating of a fellow Swedish schoolgirl in Malmo.
Norwegian island prison offers alternative correctional strategy
A small island prison in Norway is taking a different path to traditional penal institutions.
UN Decade of Action for Road Safety launched in Iceland today
Today is the official launch of the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety campaign. This initiative is to span from 2011 to 2020 in order to create awar...