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Finland is the happiest country in the world for the second year in a row, according to the latest World Happiness Report. It’s followed by Denmark, Norway, Iceland and The Netherlands. The …
Finland crowned happiest country in the world Read More
Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Löfven received on Friday 19 July a call from President Donald Trump requesting a release of an American music star, A$AP ROCKY, the stage name of …
Sweden refuses Trump request for release of US rapper Read More
British inventor and engineer Sir James Dyson, Britain’s richest person, is the new owner of the most expensive home in Singapore. Dyson, 72, and his wife, Deirdre, bought one of …
Singapore’s most expensive residence named after Danish botanist Read More
“Du forsvinder” – Peter Schønau Fog’s drama “You Disappear” – has been chosen to represent Denmark in the Foreign Language Oscar category. The movie was presented and chosen for the …
Danish movie “Du Forsvinder” chosen for Oscar nomination Read More
Danish prosecutors say two men, including a Finnish national, have been charged with violating Denmark’s terrorist laws by traveling to Syria and Somalia to receive weapons training and join extremist …
Danish prosecutors take ISIS recruits to court Read More
Spies asked its tour guides worlwide what the Danes take home as souvenirs from their vacations. Olive oil and other olive products top the list. From Thailand, spices in various …
Food emerges as new favorite souvenir Read More
Sweden saw a record spike last week in the number of Britons applying for citizenship, writes The Local based on a report from Sveriges Radio. Sweden’s Migration Agency said 129 …
The Local: Citizenship applications up 500% for Brits in Sweden Read More
Denmark has as of 24 June 2016 put an end to the 100 years old tradition of certifying ships by means of old-fashioned certificates on paper – as one of the first countries …
Danish ships to be issued with digital certificates Read MoreDenmark will contribute F16 fighter jets and 400 ground troops – including special forces – after a parliamentary majority voted in favour of sending both ground and air forces to fight Islamic …
Denmark at war with IS in Syria Read More
The eagerly-awaited Volvo V90 was revealed in Stockholm, Sweden on 18 February 2016. The stylish and versatile V90 is the latest in the premium car maker’s top-of-the-line 90 series sitting …
V90 estate revealed in Sweden by Volvo Cars Read More