Jaz Z blocked in move to take over Sweden’s wimp
US rap mogul Jay Z’s 454 million kronor (US$56) bid to take over music streaming service Wimp has been blocked by the company’s Swedish owners. More t...
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Danes would choose good TV over porn
People in Denmark are happy to turn their backs on porn when they are offered good TV, revealed research by broadcaster DR. The public broadcaster ana...
Strong winds disrupt flights out of Iceland
Four flights scheduled to depart the Icelandic capital Reykjavik on route to the US were cancelled as a result of gale-force winds on Tuesday, while a...
MoMA Björk exhibition launches
New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) kicked off its retrospective journey into Björk’s career on Sunday after unveiling its tribute to the Icelandic...
Finnish biker handed whopping 54,000-euro speeding fine
A man in Finland has received a fine of 54,000 euros after being caught speeding, with authorities saying the large amount was in relation to his inco...
Summit held in Iceland to discuss darkness
Academics and artists from a number of northern countries met in Reykjavik on Friday to discuss the role of darkness in the region. The Dynamics of Da...
New satellite images show Iceland’s shrinking ice caps
Amazing new images published by the US Geological Survey (USGS) have revealed that two of Iceland’s ice caps shrunk by a significant amount between 19...
Porn could be used in Denmark’s sex ed classes
A Danish sexology professor wants to see porn introduced into sex education classes in schools across the country so children can learn the difference...