Norway’s energy minister exposed
A newly released unauthorised biography of Ola Borten Moe paints an unflattering picture of an ambitious young man with a love of partying. Written by...
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Sweden tops Europe’s wage table
Swedes earn more per hour than anyone else, on average, in the European Union. Their hourly rate of 350 kroner is better than any other of the 27 memb...
Assange might be safe from extradition in Sweden
A top Swedish judge has suggested that Australian Wikileaks founder Julian Assange should not face extradition if he returns to Sweden. During a lectu...
Did Lego bend to political correctness?
Famous Danish toy maker, Lego, has decided to withdraw the star wars character Jabba from its collection, with the Austria Turkish Community declaring...
Canada Patrols Icelandic Airspace
Hornet jets seen in the skies over Keflavik this March and April are the result of Operation Ignition. The six aircraft belonging to the Royal Canadia...
Greenland’s new government puts the brakes on more offshore drilling
The incoming government lead by Aleqa Hammond in Greenland will put the brakes on further offshore drilling for oil. Licences for 11 new blocks in Nor...
David James to play in Iceland football league
International goalkeeper David James has signed for Icelandic team Íþróttabandalag Vestmannaeyja (ÍBV) as a player/coach and will now play his footbal...
Earthquake Swarm off Grímsey Island
More than 400 minor earthquakes have been recorded off Grímsey Island in the last two days, with shakes felt in Akureyri. Known as a ‘swarm’, the eart...