Norway has as many atheists as believers
For the first time since records began, Norway is now home to as many atheists as believers in God, in what is an indication of the country’s increasi...
Denmark: Jutland’s ‘sex for school’ initiative hits a snag
An agreement between parents and local authorities in Denmark’s northern Jutland region to keep schools open as a reward for producing more babies has...
Danes looking for foreign wives head for Asia
Danish men prefer to go Asian when marrying a foreign wife, even more so than women from other Scandinavian countries. Dansk Statistik, the national s...
Björk: Misogyny is a thing of the past in Iceland
Icelandic musician Björk has admitted that her country is one of the leading lights when it comes to gender equality, with misogyny generally seen as ...
Pensioners dating site launches in Denmark
A new dating site exclusively for the over-60 age group has opened in Denmark, with the aim being for single retirees to find companionship. Pensionis...
Icelandic parents facing daily fines over daughter’s name
A mother and father in Iceland are facing daily fines after the country’s authorities rejected their application to name their daughter Alex. All name...
Danes would choose good TV over porn
People in Denmark are happy to turn their backs on porn when they are offered good TV, revealed research by broadcaster DR. The public broadcaster ana...
Porn could be used in Denmark’s sex ed classes
A Danish sexology professor wants to see porn introduced into sex education classes in schools across the country so children can learn the difference...