Endangered animal parts used as fishing lures
Finnish Customs officials are investigating whether fishing tackle shops are illegally selling parts of endangered animals as lures. It is thought tha...
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Hospital seeks to bury skeletons in closet
Human skeletons which were used for training purposes at a Swedish hospital could be given a proper burial after theories emerged that they were trade...
Experience Snaefellsnes peninsula in Iceland with Hotel Budir holiday
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, home to several glaciers, exploding geysers and numerous volcanoes, all of which mesmerise the masses of tourists t...
Couple die in shower electrocution
A Swedish couple have died after apparently being electrocuted while taking a shower together in a hotel room in Thailand.
IMF: Iceland recovery package safe despite Icesave
Following last weekend’s ‘no’ vote in the so-called Icesave referendum, Icelandic authorities have received assurances from the IMF and its Nordic par...
Religious group admits child abuse blunders
Leaders of a religious movement in Finland have admitted that cases of child abuse within its ranks have not been handled properly.
Icelandair provides luxury holiday in Iceland for Germany’s Next Topmodel
Today’s episode of Germany’s Next Topmodel (GNTM) saw Iceland’s leading airline, Icelandair provide a luxury vacation package for the winning model of...
Denmark Libya efforts cost millions in first fortnight
Denmark’s contribution to enforcing the no-fly zone in Libya has so far cost the country around DEK 31.5 million (EUR 4.2 million), with the figure st...