Bobby Fisher chess memorial exhibition unveiled in Reykjavik
A memorial exhibit has been unveiled a Reykjavik hotel commemorating what chess players refer to as ‘the match of all time’. The launch of the artefac...
Stone found in English Channel could be Icelandic ‘sunstone’
A crystal recovered from a shipwreck in the English Channel may turn out to be the fabled ‘sunstone’ said to be used by the Vikings. According to anci...
Finland rents up nearly 4 per cent
Rental rates for flats in Finland have risen significantly in recent years, new data has shown. According to the latest figures from Statistics Finlan...
Oslo unveils details for 2022 Winter Olympics bid
Officials in the Norwegian capital have outlined the city’s plans to present a compelling bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. According to a re...
Drunken Swede stumbles into bed with 70-year-old man
An elderly man in Sweden got quite a shock last week when a young drunken male stumbled into his bed. The incident took place on Sunday 11 March in th...
Around 100,000 cruise ship passengers to visit Iceland in summer 2013
The summer cruise season is shaping up to be a busy one for Iceland. According to a Visir report issued on Tuesday 5 March, cruise firms have already ...
Sweden’s TV fee extended to smartphones and computers
Swedish lawmakers have extended the country’s fee for TV owners to those owning only smartphones and computers.
Parliament turns down motion of no confidence against Icelandic government
A motion of no confidence initiated by conservative MP Þór Saari was turned down in parliament today, with 32 votes against and 29 in favour. One MP a...