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Swedish weather agency SMHI has issued its first ever warning for high temperatures with the many areas set to bask in plus 30C heat. “For a Class 1 warning it …
‘First ever’ heat warning issued for Sweden Read More
Danish researchers at Aarhus University have made a major discovery that may be a step towards finding a cure for AIDS. At the 20th International AIDS Conference on Tuesday in …
Danish researchers make AIDS breakthrough Read More
The way Danes still call their money ‘kroner’ (literally meaning ‘crowns’) is a reminder of their feudal past, but just like the late great kings, all the coins may soon …
Denmark moving towards cash-free future Read More
Pigs could be feeding on insects such as maggots and fly larvae by 2020, according to pig feed specialist Mick Hazzledine. Speaking at the Bpex Innovation Conference 2014, held at …
Norwegian expert touts insects, maggots as animal feeds Read More
A new co-operation between the Roskilde Festival and the voluntary food waste movement Stop Spild Af Mad (Stop Wasting Food) is expected to save 30 tonnes of food from been …
Roskilde Festival supports food waste reduction initiative Read More
The Danish Arts Foundation has announced the selection of Danh Vo to represent Denmark in next year’s Venice Biennale, reports Kunstkritikk. The Vietnamese-born artist, who was selected by the country’s …
Vietnamese-born artist to represent Denmark at 2015 Venice Biennale Read More
The Swedish company Crunchfish AB is launching the camera app GoCam on iOS as part of their vision to bring touchless technology to the world. It is touchless, easy to …
Swedish firm launches hand-free selfie camera app Read More
The newly established global “Good Country” index measures how much each of 125 countries contributes to the common good in the world , and what it takes away. This index …
Scandinavia dominates Top 10 in “The Good Country Index” Read More
Smoking at work will soon be a thing of the past, lifestyle expert contends Over half of Danes (52 percent) believe that work time shouldn’t include smoking breaks, according to …
Danes: Smokers should pay for their smoking breaks Read More
A dark comedic online short film from the Higton Bros. production company in Norway satires how people present their lives on their Facebook page. The Youtube video attracted over 6 …
Norwegian short film satirising Facebook goes viral Read More