Finland and Spain reach bailout collateral deal
The Spanish and Finnish governments have reached an agreement regarding collateral for a forthcoming bank bailout via the EU.
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Huge iceberg breaks off from glacier in Greenland
A chunk of ice two times the size of Manhattan Island has split from Greenland’s Petermann Glacier.
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.
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.