News from Nordic Countries

Lappeenranta University of Technology invests in wind and solar power

A wind turbine will soon begin to generate electricity on the campus of the Lappeenranta University of Technology and is to be used as a demonstrator both for teaching and research.

Sweden's top sights named for tourism prize

Astrid Lindgren's World, Junibacken, Fotografiska, Stockholm Adventures and Kungsleden are among those nominated for this year's TRIP Global Award for the "best experience in Sweden".

Statoil biggest in the Nordic region

Sweden has 18 of the 40 largest companies in the Nordic countries but Norway, Finland and Denmark hold the top 3 positions. Largestcompanies.com listed 40 biggest companies among five Nordic countries.

Akureyri exploring options for methane fuel from rubbish

Methane production at the Akureyri landfill site in northern Iceland appears to be high enough to allow for commercial harnessing of the gas in the coming years.

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