North Iceland named as Top 10 European Destination for 2013 by Lonely Planet
North Iceland has been named as a Top 10 European Destination for 2013 by the world’s leading travel publisher, Lonely Planet.
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Sweden struggling to control puppy smuggling problem
Around 2,000 puppies are smuggled into Sweden each year, putting the country at risk of rabies, according to new statistics. Swedish Customs and the A...
Iceland whaling draws criticism from Greenpeace
The resumption of commercial fin whaling in Iceland is immoral, according to Greenpeace. Icelandic whaler Kristján Loftsson’s company Hvalur, which is...
Allan Simonsen killed in Le Mans crash
Danish racing driver Allan Simonsen has been killed in a crash at the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race. Organizers confirmed his death, saying that the ...
Norwegian airline refuses requests for food and water
The third-largest budget airline in Europe, Norwegian Air Shuttle, has apologised after criticism was leveled at it for refusing passengers’ requests ...
Stockholm Abba museum criticised for child entry policy
The newly opened Abba museum in Stockholm has been criticised over its entry policy after a woman was made to pay an entry fee for a child she was car...
Iceland opts out of joining EU
Iceland has withdrawn its bid to join the European Union, announced its foreign minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson.
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...