Finland and Spain reach bailout collateral deal
The Spanish and Finnish governments have reached an agreement regarding collateral for a forthcoming bank bailout via the EU.
Huge iceberg breaks off from glacier in Greenland
A chunk of ice two times the size of Manhattan Island has split from Greenland’s Petermann Glacier.
Chinese Billionaire revives plans to build Iceland resort despite rejection
A wealthy Chinese investor is moving forward with plans to develop a ‘Nordic holiday resort’ in Iceland.
Peter Mangs found guilty in Malmo sniper case
Peter Mangs has been found guilty in the controversial Malmo sniper case.
Danish gang head talks his way out of prison
A man convicted of attempted murder was able to walk away from a Danish prison at the weekend after convincing a guard he’d been freed.
Swede threatens to cut off boss’s fingers
A Swedish business owner was pressured into giving a man a job after he threatened to cut off his fingers with a hunting knife.
Irish minister expresses concern over Iceland mackerel quota
An Irish official has urged the EU not to allow Iceland to increase its annual mackerel quota.
Danes marry foreigners in record numbers
Danish citizens are marrying foreign nationals in record numbers, according to statistics released this week.