The alarming rise of pig abuse in Denmark
In Denmark, an increasingly high number of pigs are arriving at slaughterhouses with visible injuries caused from being beaten with planks and chains.
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Rise in Icelandic cod liver oil export to China
This year, online Icelandic clothing and souvenir retailer, Nordic Store, has tripled its export sales of cod liver oil products from Iceland to China...
Helsinki named World Design Capital for 2012
Helsinki has been awarded the title of World Design Capital for 2012 at the World Design Congress held in Singapore last week. The Finnish capital bea...
Swedish murder case reopened with elk as prime suspect
A former murder case involving a 63-year-old Swedish woman from the southern Smaland region has been reopened by local police who now suspect that the...
Kaupthing creditors own majority of Arion: confirmation
(PRESS RELEASE from the Kaupthing resolution committee:) The Resolution Committee of Kaupthing Bank contributes up to ISK 66 billion in common equity
Horse breeding stables Urvalshestar exporting Icelandic horses for the whole world
Icelandic horses are perhaps on the small side, but they are also incredibly strong, sure footed and intelligent. Their unique appearance and extraord...
Finnish study reveals carcinogenic link to alcohol
Tobacco and alcohol both contain similar carcinogenic substances, with the risk of cancer increased if one is vulnerable to the effects of alcohol in ...
Finland counts the cost of insomnia
Serious sleep disorders have been on the increase in recent years in Finland, with resultant costs associated with specialty care reaching an estimate...