Copenhagen is Europe’s ‘green capital’
Denmark’s capital Copenhagen has been named as 2014’s European Green Capital after beating off competition for the crown from 11 other cities.
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Up to 20,000 attend Swedish anti-racism protest
As many as 20,000 anti-racism protesters took part in a demonstration near Stockholm on Sunday, a week after three people were injured when attacked d...
Ben Stiller’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty captures Iceland’s hidden gems
Upcoming fantasy drama film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller, will be showcasing various picturesque locations across Iceland wit...
Iceland motorists could soon use volcano power
Iceland already uses the geothermal energy it sits on top of to heat the whole country, but it could now be set to run its cars on volcano power.
Ex-Finnish drug chief faces drug investigation
The former chief of Helsinki’s drug squad Jari Aarnio is to be investigated for his role in drug-related crimes. Aarnio is already being investigated ...
Seðlabanki keeps rates unchanged
Iceland’s central bank has kept its key interest rate at six per cent for the ninth rate-setting session in a row, citing low inflation and solid econ...
Coach Olsen stays with Denmark
Denmark coach Morten Olsen has agreed a two-year extension to his contract as the national team coach. The 64-year-old will now stay until 30 June 201...
Norwegians advised to reduce cinnamon consumption
Norwegians are being urged to watch how much cinnamon they consume over the festive period. The Foods Standards Authority in Norway doesn’t seem to ha...