Adults gobbling kids’ speedy meds
The number of adults taking amphetamine-like medicine meant for children with ADHD has rocketed in Denmark over the last decade, according to a report...
Pippi Longstocking ‘racist’
A German theologian has caused controversy in Sweden by claiming that the beloved Pippi Longstocking children’s books are racist.
Headteacher describes rape claim as trivial
A high school headteacher in Stockholm has been reported to the Equality Ombudsman after allegedly telling a girl complaining of rape that “you have t...
Man given licence to kill…squirrel driving him nuts
A cheeky Swedish squirrel may have cracked its last nut, after a man from the neighbourhood it has been ‘terrorising’ was given permission to kill it....
Dad faked daughter’s mental illness for cash
A man in Sweden is accused of fraudulently claiming several million kronor in benefits after forcing his daughter to fake a mental illness for 11 year...
Nordic Council to help in fight against spinal cord injury
An Icelandic proposal that the Nordic countries should organise a joint project to search for an effective remedy/cure for spinal cord injuries has be...
Subway stalker site puts men in the picture
A debate has been sparked over a new website featuring secretly snapped photos of attractive men riding the Stockholm metro.
Iceland and Reykjavik voted ‘Best in Travel’ 2012 by Lonely Planet
Iceland and its capital Reykjavik have hit the number one spots for Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 list as the top country and city to visit, as ...