Norway’s international doomsday seed bank still growing
In an isolated mountainside deep within the Norwegian tundra lies a contingency plan against the threat of global catastrophe. The so-called “doomsday...
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View the Northern Lights in Iceland with Grand Hotel Reykjavik
The Northern Lights are without a doubt one of nature’s most incredible sights, they were even perceived as shield reflections of the Valkyries by the...
Denmark ranked number one business and conference location
According to the latest business and conference location rankings set by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Denmark has been named as the leading destin...
Swedish conflict with Turkey worsens following genocide classification
A widening rift is developing between the Swedish and Turkish governments in the wake of the Swedish parliament’s decision to recognise the 1915 mass ...
SXSW 2010 showcases Scandinavian music
This year’s SXSW festival in Austin, Texas is set to promote Scandinavian music, with around fifty different Scandinavian artists and musicians showca...
St Patrick’s Day Parade in Oslo
The Oslo Caledonian Pipe Band (OCPB) was the main attraction in this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in the Norwegian capital city.
Sweden embraces the Cuddle Party
Swedes have always been keen to adopt trends emanating from the United States, and the latest craze to hit Scandinavia is the cuddle party.
Iceland Struggles To Keep Up
Iceland currently has 53 football players playing abroad. Not bad for a little country marooned in the North Atlantic Ocean, or is it?