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Finnish parents fined for circumcision

Finnish parents fined for circumcision

star-of-david-littleA Helsinki couple has been fined by the District Court for allowing their baby son to be circumcised. Continue Reading

Posted in Culture, Finland, General, Lifestyle, MBL, Society, United Kingdom2 Comments

Danish economists content to kill off small farms

Danish economists content to kill off small farms

denmark-farm-littleThe Danish government’s new agricultural platform, aimed at helping farmers, has been questioned by industry experts who see the move as potentially damaging to agricultural efficiency. Continue Reading

Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, General, MBL, Politics4 Comments

Finnish Lutheran Church in conflict

Finnish Lutheran Church in conflict

religionThe Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church is desperately seeking reconciliation between conservatives and reformists as it searches for a new Archbishop to preside over what is becoming an increasingly acrimonious conflict. Continue Reading

Posted in Culture, Finland, General, Lifestyle, MBL, Society0 Comments

Norwegian Court orders retroactive tax paybacks to ship owners

Norwegian Court orders retroactive tax paybacks to ship owners

tankerThe Norwegian Supreme Court has decided in favour of shipping companies in the raging taxation dispute, after ruling that retroactive tax payments imposed over a decade were in breach of the country’s constitution. Continue Reading

Posted in Business, General, MBL, Norway, Politics2 Comments

Mohammed cartoon draws protests in Norway

Mohammed cartoon draws protests in Norway

oslo-policeAround 2,500 people have marched through the Norwegian capital of Oslo in protest at the printing of a contentious caricature of the Islamic Prophet Mohammed by a local newspaper. Continue Reading

Posted in Business, Culture, General, International, Lifestyle, MBL, Norway6 Comments

Danske Bank predicts troubled 2010

Danske Bank predicts troubled 2010

danish-kronerDespite the prospect of some light appearing at the end of what has been a very dark tunnel; Danish banks are preparing themselves for another difficult year ahead. The country’s largest operator, Danske Bank, has recently released its accounts for last year and has predicted that 2010 will continue to be an uphill battle for the nation’s financial institutions. Continue Reading

Posted in Business, Denmark, General, MBL, Society1 Comment

Finland issues new guidelines for monitoring young adults

Finland issues new guidelines for monitoring young adults

tiredFinland will combat the issue of under 25 year-olds becoming socially alienated through new guidelines for supervision issued to local authorities. Continue Reading

Posted in Finland, General, Lifestyle, MBL, Society1 Comment

Norwegian offers new options for solo cruisers

Norwegian offers new options for solo cruisers

cruise-ships-littleThe solo travel market is set to be boosted following the announcement by Norwegian Cruise Lines that the new vessel Norwegian Epic will feature a total of 128 ‘Epic Studios’ designed especially for single occupancy. Continue Reading

Posted in Business, International, Leisure, Lifestyle, MBL, Norway, Travel1 Comment

Norway denies tobacco producers access to pension funds

Norway denies tobacco producers access to pension funds

cigaretteActing on the recommendation of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), the Norwegian Ministry of Finance has announced that seventeen tobacco producing companies will be excluded from the funding scheme, with share divestment in the companies having already been completed. Continue Reading

Posted in Business, General, MBL, Norway, Politics1 Comment

Danish government tightens residency criteria

Danish government tightens residency criteria

copenhagen1Overseas nationals wishing to apply for permanent Danish residence will face stricter qualification criteria following a ministerial proposal aimed at tightening laws governing foreigners and integration. Furthermore, under the proposal expulsion would be enforced onto any foreigner found guilty of committing benefit fraud. Continue Reading

Posted in Culture, Denmark, International, MBL, Politics, Society4 Comments

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