Euro wanted as currency in Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands currently use the Danish krone (DKK) as their local currency; however, the Sjalvstyrisflokkurin (Independence Party of the Faroe Isl...
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Headscarves officially banned from Danish military
Soren Gade, the Defense Minister of Denmark, has informed Parliament that Muslim women working in the Danish armed forces will not be allowed to wear ...
Russian ship Kruzenshtern arrives in Reykjavik today
The famous Russian ship, Kruzenshtern, comes to Reykjavik today until the 9th of August. It will dock at the main Reykjavik harbor and is Kruzenshtern...
Finnish peacekeepers take fire again in Afghanistan
Fighting broke out again between a group of Finnish and Swedish soldiers and insurgents in Sar-i-Pol in Afghanistan on Monday around 16.00 (GMT). Ther...
Norwegian embassy in Morocco gets death threats
A difficult child custody case involving the kidnapping of two children by their father has created major problems for the staff at Morocco’s Norwegia...
Outer space phone call to Finnish President
The President of Finland, Tarja Halonen, received a phone call from the International Space Station on Monday. Astronaut Timothy L. Kopra initiated th...
Plain sailing at Westman Islands festival
Visitors to the annual celebration in the Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) this weekend report an excellent atmosphere and little trouble. More than 1...
Copenhagen’s public transportation gaining followers
For the first time in years, Copenhagen’s public transport network has experienced an increase in passengers. This is a sharp turnaround from the prev...