Danish politicians call for limits on banker bonuses
A move by the Danish People’s Party aims to ensure that favourable share options and giant bonuses for bank executives are done away with – even if th...
Agreement between the Icelandic government and Landsbanki’s Resolution Committee on settlement
Joint press release by Iceland’s Ministry of Finance and the Resolution Committee of Landsbanki Íslands hf: Key points: * The Icelandic state ac...
Landsbanki under restriction due to FSA regulations before terrorist laws applied
A letter sent from the UK FSA, Financial Services Authority, to Landsbanki on the 3rd October 2008 established that assets were frozen five days befor...
Failed missile launch or returning prophet?
Confusion reigned in Norway and indeed across the globe as an eerie spiralling blue light behind a mountain in Tromso led to alien enthusiasts heraldi...
Swedish probiotic tampons launched in China
A deal between Swedish biotech firm Ellen AB and Chinese company Beijing Zhonglian Pharmaceutical saw shares in the Scandinavian company soar last wee...
This winter experience the Northern Lights at Hotel Reykjavik
Wipe away your winter blues and experience the charm of an Icelandic winter. This volcanic island is filled with vast snow-concealed mountains and hot...
Sexual harassment against female pastors widespread
A survey by the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church has revealed that more than half of the Helsinki region’s female pastors have been unwilling recip...
Tiger Woods relocating to Sweden
The world’s most famous golfer, Tiger Woods is likely to move to Sweden with his wife, American media report.