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- Denmark denies theft charges
By GEOFFREY BEW DANISH officials yesterday hit back at allegations that their country stole some of Bahrain's ancient national treasures. Shura Council members Huda Nonoo and Faisal Fulad demanded artefacts discovered by Danish teams during expeditions
- Abercrombie & Fitch to open new flagship store in Copenhagen
Abercrombie & Fitch, a specialty retailer of casual sportswear apparel and accessories, has announced that it will open a new flagship store in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2009.Abercrombie & Fitch is also in the process of securing locations in Italy,
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- Canada takes no chances with Norway
More On This Story Story Tools -+ Change font size Share This Story Story tools presented by REUTERS/Paul DarrowCanada's Rick Nash (R) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of their quarter-final game against Norway at the 2008 IIHF
- Peace and trade activists gather in Oslo
Also on the line-up are the Palestinian presidential adviser Nabil Shaath and former British Foreign Minister Margaret Beckett. The conference will be led by former UN peace envoy and development chief Jan Egeland, now head of the Norwegian foreign
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- ABB Wins $170-Million Contract for Baltic Sea Power Link
ABB Wins $170-Million Contract for Baltic Sea Power Link The Fenno-Skan 2 project will strengthen the power transmission between Sweden and Finland. Zurich, Switzerland, May 13, 2008 - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced
- Greek asylum in Stockholm
SWEDISH, German, Norwegian and Greek refugee rights advocates will gather in Stockholm on May 13 to discuss how Greece treats asylum-seekers. Speakers include Karl Kopp of the German organisation Pro Asyl and Marianna Tzeferakou, an Athens-based refugee
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Denmark Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European power, Denmark has evolved into a modern, prosperous nation that is participating in the political and economic integration of Europe. So far, however, the country has opted out of some aspects of the European Union's Maastricht Treaty, including the new joint monetary system.
Norway Despite its neutrality, Norway was not able to avoid occupation by Germany in World War II. In 1949, neutrality was abandoned and Norway became a member of NATO. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norways economic fortunes. The current focus is on containing spending on the extensive welfare system and planning for the time when petroleum reserves are depleted. In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU.
Sweden A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Swedens long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substantial welfare elements has recently been undermined by high unemployment, rising maintenance costs, and a declining position in world markets. Indecision over the countrys role in the political and economic integration of Europe caused Sweden not to join the EU until 1995, and to forgo the introduction of the euro in 1999.
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