The Bible among Norway’s bestselling books in 2012
To the surprise of many, the Bible has remained among the bestselling books in Norway over the past year.
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Iceland Geothermal Conference recaps this year’s developments
As the Iceland Geothermal Conference (IGC) gears up for the 2013 edition of its biannual geothermal energy conference, organiser Rósbjörg Jónsdóttir r...
New Year to bring increased Northern Lights activity
The New Year to set to bring increased Northern Lights activity across Scandinavia, including Iceland, scientists say.
Finnish economy to grow 0.5% in 2013
Finnish officials have forecast that the national economy will see minimal growth in the coming year.
Former Baugur head formally charged in Reykjavik
The former chief of Icelandic investment firm Baugur has been indicted on charges over wrongdoing dating from before the 2008 Iceland banking collapse...
Church of Denmark loses record numbers in 2012
Despite the usual crowds expected at Christmas Mass, Denmark’s state church has seen a substantial number of members leave over the past year.
Discovery acquires Norwegian broadcaster SBS
US-based Discovery Communications has bought Norway’s SBS broadcasting firm in a deal worth some USD 1.7 billion (EUR 1.3 billion).
Greenland premier backs South Korea’s bid for Arctic Council membership
Greenland’s top government official has shown support for South Korea in its bid to become the newest member-state in the Arctic Council.