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.
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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 ...
Denmark enjoys a more trusting environment than most of Europe
People in Denmark are more trusting than most their European counterparts and generally do not fear violence and crime, revealed a new survey by the J...
Sweden: Toy companies blasted for not including non-white children in catalogues
Four toy companies in Sweden have been criticised because their catalogues do not include enough or any pictures of non-white children.
Full line-up announced for Eurosonic Noorderslag
Eighteen Icelandic musicians, ranging from pop to electronica to Viking metal, will be performing at the Eurosonic Noorderslag festival in the Netherl...
Shetland fishermen want to scrap Faroese mackerel deal
The Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) wants the EU to Norway to cancel the increased mackerel quota it awarded the Faroe Islands in the wake of a...