Danish soldier killed in Afghanistan
A 39-year-old Danish soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, marking the first time a member of the country’s ‘elite’ Jægerkorpset forces has lost the...
Icelandic girl fights to keep name
The family of a 15-year-old Iceland girl has embarked on a battle with the government to keep her name, which isn’t on the state’s approved list.
Unruly man taped to seat on Icelandair flight
A passenger – who was reportedly out of control on a flight from Iceland to the New York at the weekend – had to be bound and taped to his...
Hurricane Sandy misplaces Iceland-born birds
A bird species that generally prefers northern latitudes has surprised experts by showing up in southern Florida. Experts say that most razorbills are...
Finland to open new centres for abused children
The Finnish government is working on an effort to launch new centres for abused children around the country. Project director Minna Juutilainen from t...
Danes quit smoking in record numbers in 2012
The number of Danes quitting smoking rose to record levels over the past year, with experts citing tougher laws as the catalyst.
Gothenburg launches new inner city tolls for drivers
The Swedish city of Gothenburg launched a new inner-city toll scheme for motorists on 1st January. City officials say that programme – which charges a...
Rapper Kanye West seen wearing Icelandic Flickr image
Superstar rapper Kanye West was seen wearing a T-shirt with a picture taken from the Flickr account of Icelander Katrín Þóra Bragadóttir.