As many as 300 Swedes believed to have joined ISIS
There are fears that up to 300 Swedes have travelled to the Middle East to join Islamic State, according to the Scandinavian country’s intelligence ch...
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Former Landsbanki boss jailed in Iceland
The former boss of the defunct Icelandic bank Landsbanki has been jailed for 12 months for his role in the 2008 financial crisis.
Discover Iceland’s Northern Lights as part of new hiking trek tour
A new hiking tour in Iceland is being offered by Trek.is, giving walking enthusiasts the opportunity to discover the Northern Lights in the wilderness...
Swedish king congratulates Palestine on National Day
Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustav has paid homage to Palestine on its National Day, just weeks after the Scandinavian country officially recognised Palest...
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.
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.