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- Spell-binding pictures of Norway's epic landscapes
If there was a competition for the most beautiful country on earth, Norway would surely be a podium contender. A notion underscored by these jaw-dropping pictures.
Daily Mail. Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:09:28 GMT. - Sweden's armed forces carry out 'successful' test to prepare for coronavirus outbreak
In Sweden, the risk of coronavirus spreading is judged by authorities to be low. But at the end of January, the Swedish Armed Forces carried out an exercise moving a mobile lab across the country in order to test its capabilities.
The Local. Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:22:42 +0100. - Jesse Jackson: Sanders Wants America to Be Like Denmark
Rev. Jesse Jackson says Sens. ...
Newsmax. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:53:34 EDT. - Denmark stun Australia, Britain with team pursuit world record
Australia and Britain were given a rude awakening at the track cycling world championships as Denmark shattered the world record in the men's team pursuit.
Sydney Morning Herald. Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:09:33 +1100. - Norway Luno II Project Panorama - Oil & Gas Upstream Analysis Report, 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Norway Luno II Project Panorama - Oil and Gas Upstream Analysis Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... ...
Business Wire. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:22:00 UTC. - Nedim Yasar: Two jailed for life for killing reformed Denmark gangster
Nedim Yasar was shot dead after attending the launch of a book about how he turned his back on crime.
BBC News. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:02:53 GMT. - China sentences Swedish bookseller to 10 years in prison
A court in eastern China has sentenced a bookseller who took a sceptical look at the ruling Communist Party to 10 years in prison.
Irish Independent. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:48:57 +0000. - Gui Minhai: Hong Kong bookseller gets 10 years jail
Gui Minhai, who has Swedish citizenship, has published books on the personal lives of Chinese leaders.
BBC News. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:16:11 GMT. - Apttus Partners with Netcompany to Expand The Quote-to-Cash Landscape Across Europe
SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2020 -- Apttus, the Middle Office leader, today announced its partnership with Netcompany, an international company headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
PR Newswire. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000. - Refreshed Volvo S90, V90 snag mild-hybrid power and a few design tweaks - Roadshow
The Swedish sedan and wagon are still mighty fine looking.
Sean Szymkowski. CNET. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:21:51 +0000. - Norwegian Cruise (NCLH) Q4 Earnings Top, Covid-19 Clouds View
Norwegian Cruise (NCLH) fourth-quarter results gain from increase in passenger ticket, and onboard and other revenues.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:58:00 GMT. - Class ring lost in Maine 47 years ago is found buried in forest in Finland
A high school class ring lost in Maine in 1973 has been found buried beneath a forest floor in Finland and returned to its owner, who says the unlikely find might be more than just a coincidence.
Stephen Sorace. Fox News. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:27:56 GMT. - FC Barcelona Activate Martin Braithwaite Release Clause, To Sign Dembele Replacement From Leganes
Reports from Denmark have claimed that FC Barcelona have activated the release clause of Danish striker Martin Braithwaite.
By Tom Sanderson, Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:38:12 +0000. - Class ring lost in Maine found 47 years later in Finland
Debra McKenna said her husband died three years ago and believes this was his way of reminding her of the good times.
Wls. ABC News. Sun, 16 Feb 2020 18:47:00 +0000. - EBS OctaBass Blue Label: The Premier Guitar Review
The Swedish bass pros slim down their octaver while imbuing it with gut-shaking low end and analog warmth.
Premier Guitar. Sun, 16 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500. - Latest in Hydrodemolition Machines on Display at World of Concrete 2020
Dueling Swedish-made hydrodemolition robots were at World of Concrete to try and boost the demolition technology's profile in the North American market.
Engineering News-Record. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:33:00 -0500. - Ford Mach-E electric SUV: American and European launches to coincide - Roadshow
In Europe, Norway will get first dibs on the EV.
Sean Szymkowski. CNET. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:34:00 +0000. - Nordic Choice Hotels Opens Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport in Stockholm
Nordic Choice Hotels opened the doors to the Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, Sweden on January 30. ...
Hsyndicate. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:25:50 +0200. - Canadian women's basketball team shows off depth in earning Olympic berth
The Canadian women's basketball team flexed their muscles and showed off their depth against Sweden in the second half on Saturday in Belgium to punch their ticket to the Olympics with an 80-50 victory.
CBC News. Sat, 8 Feb 2020 18:03:37 EST. - H&M and Coop join call to end use of PFAS chemicals
Fashion giant H&M Group and Danish retailer Coop are joining a call to action to end the use of harmful PFAS chemicals in products and supply chains.
Just Style. Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:02:00 GMT.
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Facts About Scandinavia
The Scandinavian countries of northern Europe include Norway, Sweden,
and Denmark, as well as Finland and Iceland. For more news and
official information about the nations of Scandinavia, please visit
the national government websites highlighted below.
The Kingdom of Norway's capital city is Oslo, and its currency is the Norwegian Krone. Norwegian is the official language of Norway, and in 2007, the estimated population of Norway was 4,628,000.
The Kingdom of Sweden's capital city is Stockholm, and its currency is the Swedish Krona. Swedish is the official language of Sweden, and in 2007, the estimated population of Sweden was 9,031,000.
The Kingdom of Denmark's capital city is Copenhagen, and its currency is the Danish Krone. Danish is the official language of Denmark, and in 2007, the estimated population of Denmark was 5,468,000.
The Republic of Finland's capital city is Helsinki, and its currency is the Euro. Finnish is the official language of Finland, and in 2007, the estimated population of Finland was 5,238,000.
The Republic of Iceland's capital city is Reykjavik, and its currency is the Krona. Icelandic is the official language of Iceland, and in 2007, the estimated population of Iceland was 302,000.