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Iceland to replace smallest banknote
The Central Bank of Iceland has revealed that it is thinking about phasing out the 500 kronur banknote and replacing it with a coin as well as getting...
Biennial Icelandic horse show Landsmót set to tölt through Hella in June
Iceland’s biennial horse show, Landsmót, is set to take place this year at the end of June in Hella in the south of the country. Landsmót is the prime...
Call for Finnish policemen to wear headscarves
Minority groups in Finland want to see rules regarding police uniforms changed to allow officers to wear religious head coverings; however, Finland is...
Norway makes no changes to whale quota
Norway has kept its whale quota at 1,286 whales for 2014, despite the catch in previous years being well below that number.
Denmark: House of Fairytales winners announced
The winners of a competition to design a new home for Danish children’s author Hans Christian Anderson’s stories have been announced.
Bestiality officially illegal in Sweden
Sexual intercourse with animals has finally been outlawed in Sweden after a new law was passed last Tuesday.
Danish airports among Europe’s best
Two Danish airports have been ranked among the best in Europe, according to the renowned Skytrax World Airport Awards.