Iceland opts out of joining EU
Iceland has withdrawn its bid to join the European Union, announced its foreign minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson.
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Concern over Greenland fishery plans
Greenland’s recent announcement that it will open a commercial fishery has triggered concerns in North American countries where salmon populations are...
Controversy as Iceland resumes fin whale hunt
Iceland is set to spark controversy after it resumed its commercial whale hunt.
Sweden: greater unemployment rate amongst men
The difference between the male and female jobless rates in Sweden increased last year, with a higher number of men now unemployed, revealed figures f...
Iceland records first quarter growth of 4.6 percent
Iceland recorded a 4.6 percent growth in its economy in the opening three months of 2013 compared to the final quarter of 2012.
Denmark considers reopening Philippines embassy
Denmark is considering reopening its embassy in the Philippines because of the Southeast Asian country’s ongoing political and business reforms.
Ambassador: Snowden can only be granted asylum if in Iceland
The Icelandic ambassador to China has said that US whistleblower Edward Snowden can only be granted asylum by Iceland if he is in the country.
Fewer Russian tourists crossing eastern border to Finland
The number of Russian tourists crossing the eastern border at Vaalimaa to Finland has fallen since the start of the year.