Norway may set up Arctic internet
Last week, two Norwegian organisations stated they had joined forces to explore the feasibility of establishing broadband internet cover in the Arctic...
Countries
Where the news is happening by country
Auto pay machines shun new €5 banknotes
Finland’s national bank has warned that not every automated cash machine in the country has been programmed to accept the new €5 denomination banknote...
Golden Circle most desired tour destination in Iceland
It has been noted that the Golden Circle is the most desired tour destination in Iceland, according to recent surveys conducted on the Icelandic touri...
Sweden finds arsenic tainted herbal cures
On Tuesday, Swedish food safety analysts stated that they had found herbal cures laced with arsenic. The National Food Agency said the remedies had or...
Icelandic football team move on to quarter-finals in Women’s Euro
The Icelandic national women’s soccer team won to the Netherlands on Wednesday evening. The two teams met in Växjö for the women’s European Championsh...
Norwegian neo-Nazi metal star “Varg” arrested in France
Kristian Vikernes, known in the black metal scene as “Varg” was arrested in France yesterday on suspicion of plotting a terrorist act, acc...
Iceland PM battles EU mackerel sanctions
Iceland’s prime minister has stated he believes that the European Commission will not enforce sanctions because of the country’s overfishing of macker...
Valitor issues new World Elite MasterCard in collaboration with Arion Bank
Valitor, a leader in international card payment services for both acquiring and issuing, in cooperation with Arion Bank, has begun issuing a new credi...