Proposed polar bear trade ban divides wildlife groups
A proposed global ban on the trade of polar bear parts has divided wildlife protection campaigners.
The Bible among Norway’s bestselling books in 2012
To the surprise of many, the Bible has remained among the bestselling books in Norway over the past year.
Nude protest at Egyptian embassy in Stockholm
Activists took part in a nude protest in front of the Egyptian embassy in the Swedish capital on Thursday 20th December.
Church of Denmark loses record numbers in 2012
Despite the usual crowds expected at Christmas Mass, Denmark’s state church has seen a substantial number of members leave over the past year.
Greenland premier backs South Korea’s bid for Arctic Council membership
Greenland’s top government official has shown support for South Korea in its bid to become the newest member-state in the Arctic Council.
Iceland annual tourism up by 16 per cent
Iceland’s tourism sector continues to grow amid the island-nation’s ongoing recovery. According to the latest statistics from the country’s tourism bo...
Swedish man jailed for US ‘scareware’ scam
A Swedish man has been jailed in the United States after being convicted of taking part in an international ‘scareware’ scandal.
Report: lower pensions for older Swedish immigrants
Foreign nationals immigrating into Sweden later in life are at risk of earning pensions much lower than those of their native-born counterparts accord...