The 20th anniversary of the Barnahus (Children’s House), a Council of Europe-promoted model of a child-friendly and safe environment for child victims of sexual abuse, is marked today at an event in Reykjavík, Iceland. The first Barnahus (Children’s House) was set up in Iceland in 1998. It brings under one roof ... Read More...
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Canada's foremost medical cannabis educator speaking on the effects of cannabis use [Vancouver, June 12 2018] Dr. David Hepburn MD is Canada's foremost medical cannabis educator of physicians and the scientific and lay communities. He will be speaking at the Cannabis Legalization Summit held by the Drug Strategy Council in Canada. ... Read More...
Nearly 45 percent of Swedes (15-74 y/o) watch online video during an average day, a high figure compared to other markets. Among young, reach is significantly higher, as 60 percent of 15-24 year olds watch online video during an average day. Young Swedes are primarily attracted to global services such ... Read More...
The Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr. Stefan Löfven, now makes an official comment to the initiative where the entire country of Sweden was listed on Airbnb. He also takes the opportunity to add his own personal top 5 things to do in the Swedish nature. 21 June 2017: In a comment ... Read More...
From the southernmost Smygehuk headland to the wilderness around the Three-Country Cairn in the north, through freedom to roam, the entire country of Sweden is included in your booking. 22 May 2017: Visit Sweden, Sweden’s official tourism board, has partnered with Airbnb to turn the entire country into an Airbnb listing: https://youtu.be/C6671CL5fFg. ... Read More...
Tourists travelling to Norway this summer, can watch the Euro games in a genuine Norwegian home. All over Norway, Norwegians are opening up their homes and cabins to travelling football fans to watch the Euro. Whether they forgot it was the Euro, or they just want a unique football experience, People ... Read More...
A US couple who uprooted to Iceland with the intention of getting to know the people that make up the “Land of Fire and Ice” rather than just appreciate it for its stunning landscape have spoken of their story to date. Hunter Lawrence and his wife Sarah moved to Iceland in ... Read More...
The recent debate about the development of a greener hotel industry between TripAdvisor, the leading travel review website, and Nordic Choice Hotels’ and Rainforest Foundation Norway’s collaborative sustainability campaign, DearTripAdvisor, has unfolded via the news outlet, IceNews. The sustainability campaign, DearTripAdvisor, was first publicised via IceNews on 30th October 2014, ... Read More...
Are you a problem solver? Help the Nordic capitals solve a real challenge! The Nordic countries are facing an increasing demand for innovative solutions and technologies for the elderly and disabled. For the very first time, the five Nordic capitals are addressing this issue together by launching a joint competition to ... Read More...
A new article published by TUJobs discusses the position of introverts in organisations, stating that extroverted personalities have an obvious advantage in society. However, there are a number of introverted leaders that have changed the world greatly. “Internationally, J.K. Rowling, Steve Wozniak, Einstein, and Gandhi are used as examples,” explains Espen ... Read More...
betXit is launching a beta version of a new form of a social betting game. The game is all about rivalry, competition and challenges, and is intended as a platform for friends to compete against each other in sports betting. The game allows players to create their own private table and ... Read More...