Iceland condemned over ‘whale beer’
A new beer in Iceland which its makers say contains dead whale has been criticised by conservationists.
Reindeer in Norway to be fitted with reflectors
Reindeer in northern Norway are to be fitted with special biodegradable reflector cuffs in an attempt to prevent road accidents.
Faroe Islands airport receives record number of passengers
The Faroe Islands’ Vágar Airport enjoyed a 4.7 per cent increase in passengers in 2013 compared to the previous year.
Finnish train passengers to be offered sushi and karaoke
Train passengers on Finland are about to be offered sushi and karaoke in the redesigned restaurant carriage on long-distance services, in an initiativ...
Swedes brave the cold for annual ‘no pants’ subway ride
Despite the sub-zero temperatures in Stockholm on Sunday, a number locals took part in the annual ‘No Pants Subway Ride’. The day, which has no real s...
Economist: New debt writedowns would help Iceland growth
Iceland’s banks must continue writing down household and corporate debt to boost its economic recovery, a leading Reykjavik University economics profe...
Norwegian education best in equality
Norwegian schools are better than the rest in promoting social equality to their students, a new report has found.
Finns drinking less alcohol
Recent figures from the Finnish national institute of health and welfare THL have revealed a fall in alcohol consumption in the country.