Iceland's international reputation for gender equality comes with a striking caveat – new analysis shows about 40% of women have been sexually or physically assaulted, and many are grappling with PTSD ~life.women Article 952 words 14 votes
Children under the age of two should not use any digital media, according to new recommendations from Sweden's public health agency family parenting Article 415 words 35 votes
On International Women's Day, Northern European countries stand out for women who are looking to develop their careers – Iceland secured the top spot ~life.women Article 606 words 3 votes
With one of the lowest rates of bullying in Europe, we speak to teachers, pupils and parents to find out how Denmark is managing to stamp out harassment in schools education parenting Article 1225 words 17 votes
Sweden's ‘living advent calendar’ tradition has spread to towns and villages across Europe Article 787 words 12 votes
A vast northern European project is underway to combat isolation by promoting inclusion – we take a look at the results in Norway Article 560 words 9 votes
Three exceptionally talented dogs joined the Danish Chamber Orchestra for a very special performance of Mozart's "Hunting Symphony" at this year's Haydn Festival ~life.pets Article 203 words 14 votes
Residents of the Danish neighbourhood of Christiania have asked authorities for help shutting down its Pusher Street after a slew of recent gang-related murders Article 348 words 5 votes
Supermarket in Finland is welcoming canine customers with specially-adapted carts which allow dog owners to bring their pooches grocery shopping ~life.pets Article 314 words 16 votes
The highest-ranking penguin in the world, Sir Nils Olav III, has been promoted to Major General by the Norwegian King's Guard Link 41 votes
Across the whole of Europe, a lot of women are pregnant or have conceived children from sperm donors through Danish sperm banks ~life.women Article 965 words 7 votes
More Swedish mothers are having babies after the age of forty-five than teenagers, new data from the Scandinavian country shows ~life.women Link 3 votes
Meet the man building a thousand wheelchair ramps in Iceland – Ramp Up Iceland aim to make everyday life less challenging for people with physical disabilities Article 659 words 4 votes
An averted terrorist plot and recent shootings in Reykjavík have put guns in Iceland in the spotlight Article 947 words 5 votes
For a fifth year in a row, Finland takes the top spot as the happiest nation in the world in what is the tenth edition of the World Happiness Report Link 14 votes
While millions of children all over the world wait eagerly for Father Christmas or Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, youngsters in Iceland start receiving their presents on Dec. 11th Article 857 words 3 votes
Norway approves Utøya memorial for victims of 2011 massacre, despite local concerns – memorial is expected to be ready for the tenth anniversary of the attacks on 22nd July Article 511 words 8 votes
Finland has been named the world's happiest country for the third year in a row, maintaining the Nordic grip on the World Happiness Report's top spots Article 320 words 7 votes