Gothenburg launches new inner city tolls for drivers
The Swedish city of Gothenburg launched a new inner-city toll scheme for motorists on 1st January. City officials say that programme – which charges a...
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Rapper Kanye West seen wearing Icelandic Flickr image
Superstar rapper Kanye West was seen wearing a T-shirt with a picture taken from the Flickr account of Icelander Katrín Þóra Bragadóttir.
Danish Queen’s New Year speech: ‘don’t chase perfection’
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II urged Danes not to chase perfection in her annual New Year speech, but also painted a hopeful picture for future of the S...
Former Glitnir bank heads jailed in Iceland
Two former bosses from Iceland’s Glitnir bank have been jailed on fraud charges relating to the country’s 2008 banking crash.
Finnish language rights expanded in Sweden
Swedish lawmakers have extended minority language rights to the country’s Finnish speakers.
Norway’s fisherman: Iceland mackerel row draining our funds
The Norwegian fishing industry has said that the dispute over Iceland’s mackerel quota is taking a heavy toll on local businesses.
Norwegian Youtube kicker invited to NFL tryouts in New York
A Youtube video of a Norwegian man playing American football has caught the attention of the NFL.
Vestas signs major offshore framework agreement
Aarhus-based company Vestas Wind Systems has secured a major offshore contract in its home market of Denmark.