Chinese Billionaire revives plans to build Iceland resort despite rejection
A wealthy Chinese investor is moving forward with plans to develop a ‘Nordic holiday resort’ in Iceland.
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Peter Mangs found guilty in Malmo sniper case
Peter Mangs has been found guilty in the controversial Malmo sniper case.
CNN rates Iceland’s Þríhnúkagígur volcano tour highly
Iceland’s own Þríhnúkagígur volcano and its unique volcano tour has received recognition in CNN’s 27 ‘must see places before you die’ list, ranking at...
Irish minister expresses concern over Iceland mackerel quota
An Irish official has urged the EU not to allow Iceland to increase its annual mackerel quota.
Norwegian cyclist Hushovd pulls out of Olympics
A top cyclist from Norway has backed out of the forthcoming road race at the London Olympics due to an illness.
Stockholm needle exchange gets go-ahead
Officials have approved a move to launch a needle exchange scheme for Stockholm’s drug addicts.
Icelandic scientists find rare Alzheimer’s-fighting gene
Hopes have been raised in the fight against Alzheimer’s after Icelandic scientists made an exciting discovery.
Lost seal not allowed to return to Iceland
A lost Icelandic seal that showed up in Lincolnshire, UK, will not be allowed to return to Iceland.