Iceland economy forecast to expand by 2.7% in 2014
Iceland’s economy has been forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent this year, according to the most recent prediction by Statistics Iceland.
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Suicide Memorial Day held in Finland
Finland held candlelit vigils on Sunday to commemorate its citizens who have taken their own lives.
Sweden’s A*Base follow in footsteps of Ace of Base
New Swedish teen band A*Base, dubbed the new Ace of Base, has just released their debut single, Never Gonna Say I’m Sorry.
Faroe Islands stun Greece to win first game since 2011
The Faroe Islands recorded their most famous win ever on Friday night with a 1-0 victory over Greece in Athens in Group F of the Euro 2016 qualifiers.
Iceland wants to reach Japan free trade agreement
Iceland wants to tie up a free trade agreement with Japan in order to increase economic growth, said Foreign Minister Gunnar Sveinsson.
Danes warned Facebook updates could lead to passport confiscation
A new law proposal in Denmark that would enable the authorities to strip citizens of their passport because of social media updates is being drawn up ...
Finnish PM refuses to accept gift skis
Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb turned down a pair of gift skis when he visited the town of Heinola on Monday.
Volcanic eruption in Holuhraun Continues
The following is a press release from the Icelandic Crisis Coordination Centre, Skogarhlid. The volcanic eruption in Holuhraun continues to be strong ...