Swedish politician quits after being caught stealing whiskey
A Swedish Social Democrat has quit after being caught stealing a bottle of whiskey from a state-run liquor Systembolaget store.
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Danish TV supports Sweden during Sochi Games
Danish broadcaster DR is encouraging viewers to support Scandinavian neighbours Sweden ahead of Norway at the Sochi Winter Olympics, claiming they sho...
Prince Harry and Cressida head to Iceland
Prince Harry and girlfriend Cressida Bonas are said to be set to take a romantic break in Iceland, despite stories that Prince Charles wants him to en...
US considers Iceland sanctions over whaling
The US claims Iceland’s whaling is breaking an international agreement and is said to be considering economic sanctions over the issue.
Finland: Many Anttila department stores to close
Parent company Kesko has announced that it is to close down one in three Anttila department stores in Finland despite the fact that the company saw an...
Finland to tighten residency rules
Finland is planning to tighten rules on asylum seekers who have had their applications denied, in a bid to prevent them receiving temporary residency.
Amnesty International: Denmark discriminating against transgendered
Denmark is discriminating against transgendered people living in the country, recent research by the Danish branch of Amnesty International has conclu...
Iceland selected in CNN’s winter vacation ideas list
CNN has recently selected Iceland’s capital Reykjavík as part of its list of winter vacation ideas.