Snus spat erupts in Norway
A row has erupted over snuff tobacco in Norway after a state researcher said the government should be promoting it as a way of stopping smoking.
Finnish study: living alone leads to depression
People who live alone are 80 percent more likely to suffer from depression, according to a Finnish study.
Stockholm baby joins retirement home waiting list
A one-year-old baby has become the youngster Stockholm resident to join the queue for one of the city’s most popular retirement homes.
New Zealand apologises for Finland jibes
New Zealand’s transport minister has apologised for insulting Finland, claiming his remarks were sarcastic and just made in jest.
Cairn to keep Greenland and look elsewhere
Cairn Energy has vowed to continue drilling for oil off Greenland, but says it will try to rebalance the risk by acquiring new, safer assets elsewhere...
Radical cleric jailed for Norway death threats
The Kurdish founder of a radical Islamic group has been jailed in Norway after making death threats against senior officials.
India backs out of Norway child custody case
India has abandoned its fight to bring the children of an Indian couple living in Norway back home after they were taken into foster care last May.
Homophobic Reggae star’s Stockholm concert cancelled
A Jamaican reggae star, who sings about killing and burning homosexuals, has been prevented from performing in Stockholm after news of his upcoming co...