Sweden: greater unemployment rate amongst men
The difference between the male and female jobless rates in Sweden increased last year, with a higher number of men now unemployed, revealed figures f...
Ambassador: Snowden can only be granted asylum if in Iceland
The Icelandic ambassador to China has said that US whistleblower Edward Snowden can only be granted asylum by Iceland if he is in the country.
Fewer Russian tourists crossing eastern border to Finland
The number of Russian tourists crossing the eastern border at Vaalimaa to Finland has fallen since the start of the year.
Gonorrhea becoming more prevalent in Sweden
Gonorrhea cases in Sweden are increasing as bacteria in the sexually transmitted diseases is becoming stronger. The number of recorded cases in the co...
Iceland to be allocated 10 percent cod quota rise
The Marine Research Institute has released its annual report which suggests Iceland should receive a 10 per cent rise in its cod quota.
Norwegian Bible becomes country’s bestselling book
The Bible published in the Norwegian language has been named the country’s bestselling book of 2012. The Bible, which has sold close to 160,000 copies...
Police shoot man brandishing gun in Helsinki
Police in downtown Helsinki have shot a gun-wielding man because of his erratic behavior. The incident occurred on the Baana pedestrian and cycling pa...
Swedish train drivers can swap skirts for shorts
A Swedish train company has lifted a shorts ban which had led to a group of disgruntled drivers wearing skirts to work in protest at the initial rulin...