Sweden reputation is second best in the world
Sweden has been named the second most reputable country in the world, according to a US-based Reputation Institute study. The Reputation Institute pub...
Immigrants take majority of new Norwegian jobs
The vast majority of new jobs in Norway last year were taken by immigrants, according to the state statistics bureau SSB. Nearly three-quarters of the...
Swedish bus strikes spread to other cities
A bus driver strike has affected transport services in Stockholm and Umeå last week before spreading to other cities across Sweden as unions and emplo...
Finland population to exceed 5.5 million in 2015
Statistics Finland has predicted that the country’s population will exceed 5.5 million in 2015 if the present demographic trend continues.
Concern over Greenland fishery plans
Greenland’s recent announcement that it will open a commercial fishery has triggered concerns in North American countries where salmon populations are...
Controversy as Iceland resumes fin whale hunt
Iceland is set to spark controversy after it resumed its commercial whale hunt.
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.