Tourists flock to ‘church in the rock’ despite closure
Tourists are still turning up at Helsinki’s ‘church in the rock’ in their throngs, despite the fact that it has be closed for months.
Gydja Collection to unleash the fire of Vatnajokull with new fragrance
After the huge success of Gydja Collection’s debut perfume, EFJ Eyjafjallajokull, the Icelandic fashion label is set to unleash its new eau de toilett...
Iceland already cleaning up after volcano: sees good summer ahead
Recent disruption caused by the now-world-famous Grimsvotn volcano is already being cleaned up and the South Iceland tourism industry is looking forwa...
Cruise passengers rescued in Swedish waters
Thousands of cruise line passengers and crew were left stranded in Swedish waters for over six hours as crews worked to repair their stricken ship.
Eruption on the wane; clean-up phase begins
(Press release from the Icelandic government): “The worst is over,” said Icelandic Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir today, “and now t...
Sweden expels ‘Gaddafi diplomats’
Two Libyan diplomatic officials accused of spying on their countrymen have been expelled from Sweden, allegedly confirming the country’s intenti...
Report: Secret US terror operation in Sweden
A report in the Swedish media has claimed that US officials ran a stealth anti-terror operation on Swedish soil.
Denmark and Korea enter green alliance
Last week saw the Republic of South Korea and Denmark sign a new environmental pact.