Danes and Finns top poll for student civic knowledge
Danish and Finnish students have been given top marks when it comes to civic knowledge, leading a poll of 38 countries. Eighth-graders in the two Nord...
Small primary schools facing the axe in Denmark
Eight out of ten primary schools in Denmark could face closure or mergers if the government follows recommendations made by an expert panel. According...
CBI and FME announce new Iceland foreign currency loan interest rules
The Financial Supervisory Authority and the Central Bank of Iceland have decided to issue guidelines to financial institutions due to non-binding clau...
Immigrant Parliament to launch next year in Finland
Immigrants living in Finland will be able to vote for 50 representatives to the world’s first ‘immigrant Parliament’ at next year’s elections. The bod...
Danish employers call for law change to sack pregnant staff
Danish bosses want a change in legislation to allow them to fire pregnant workers, a new survey reveals. Expectant women should not receive preferenti...
Norwegians sentenced to death after Congo murder
Two Norwegians have been sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo after being found guilty of espionage and murder. Soldiers Joshua Fren...
Sexual harassment in Finnish Parliament
A new survey has revealed that some Finnish parliamentary employees are subjected to suggestive comments and lewd behaviour at work.
Top Finnish salaries continue to grow despite recession
Despite the economic downturn, CEOs at listed companies in Finland earned more in bonuses and base salaries last year than in 2005.