Relative to their size, the Nordic countries have been hit hard by the tsunami catastrophe on 26 December in south east Asia.
Thailand is a popular holiday resort and thousands of Scandinavians were spending their Christmas break in the country.
The worst hit of the Nordic countries is Sweden. While the official number of Swedes dead is 52, the number of those confirmed missing is 827 with a lack of information about an additional 1,495, according to new figures published on Monda...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.