Iceland key interest rate unchanged, growth forecasts lowered
Iceland’s central bank has kept it key interest rate unchanged at six per cent while lowering its forecasts for growth. The country has now kept inter...
Woman stoned by gorilla in Swedish zoo
A woman visiting a Swedish zoo received a nasty cut to her forehead after being struck by a stone thrown by a nearby gorilla. The 38-year-old woman wa...
Björk’s Biophilia gig to hit London
Björk’s Biophilia tour is all set to hit London, where the unique Icelander will perform at the Alexandra Palace on 3 September. The tour premiered du...
Eric ‘Mean’ Melin wins Air Guitar World Championships
Erik ‘Mean’ Melin is the new Air Guitar World Champion after winning the mock annual contest in the northern Finnish town of Oulu. The contest, which ...
UK pleased but cautious over Iceland mackerel negtiations
The British mackerel industry has said it is pleased Iceland has decided to restart negotiations with Norway and the EU over mackerel quotas.
Danish bars running low on Carlsberg after production halted
Bars in Denmark are concerned they could face a major shortage of draft beer after production was halted at a Carlsberg A/S-operated brewery following...
Iceland population to grow due to net migration
Iceland’s population is expected to climb to between 430,000 and 490,000 by the year 2060, according to new estimates from Statistics Iceland.
Sweden world’s most sustainable country
Sweden has been named as the most sustainable country in the world, with a recent report praising its low CO2 emissions and willingness to use renewab...