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# happiness report

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Ireland ranks 14th happiest country in the world - ahead of the UK and the US

The Nordic nations are the happiest in the world, with Finland coming out on top.

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Mar 15th 2018, 10:13 AM

Secrets to Norwegians' happiness: 'We don't boast. We don't express happiness openly'

Norway is the happiest country to live in because it is safe, equal and honest, writes Norwegian Ambassador to Ireland Else Berit Eikeland.

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Apr 8th 2017, 7:30 PM