Eruption on the wane; clean-up phase begins
(Press release from the Icelandic government): “The worst is over,” said Icelandic Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir today, “and now t...
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Sweden expels ‘Gaddafi diplomats’
Two Libyan diplomatic officials accused of spying on their countrymen have been expelled from Sweden, allegedly confirming the country’s intenti...
Denmark and Korea enter green alliance
Last week saw the Republic of South Korea and Denmark sign a new environmental pact.
Norwegian Crown Prince continues advocacy for poor
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway will continue his roll as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), it has been annou...
Country hotel in Iceland offers unique wedding venue
The luxury country hotel in Iceland, Hotel Budir offers to help organise and host tailor-made weddings in its unique wedding venue located on the Snae...
Norway and Slovenia make economic pact
Last week saw officials from Slovenia and Norway sign an agreement to distribute funds to promote social and economic development in Slovenia.
Spinal cord injury discussed at WHO World Health Assembly
At the 64th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization currently in session in Genf, Anna Lilja Gunnarsdottir, Permanent Secretary in Icel...
EU legal action over Danish border checks
Denmark’s recent announcement that it will soon resume checking its borders with Germany and Sweden has drawn fire from EU officials.