Former Baugur head formally charged in Reykjavik
The former chief of Icelandic investment firm Baugur has been indicted on charges over wrongdoing dating from before the 2008 Iceland banking collapse...
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Church of Denmark loses record numbers in 2012
Despite the usual crowds expected at Christmas Mass, Denmark’s state church has seen a substantial number of members leave over the past year.
Discovery acquires Norwegian broadcaster SBS
US-based Discovery Communications has bought Norway’s SBS broadcasting firm in a deal worth some USD 1.7 billion (EUR 1.3 billion).
Greenland premier backs South Korea’s bid for Arctic Council membership
Greenland’s top government official has shown support for South Korea in its bid to become the newest member-state in the Arctic Council.
Iceland annual tourism up by 16 per cent
Iceland’s tourism sector continues to grow amid the island-nation’s ongoing recovery. According to the latest statistics from the country’s tourism bo...
Finland to launch border bookings
Finnish authorities are to implement an electronic reservation system for border crossings in an effort to combat long queues. According to a YLE repo...
Swedish man jailed for US ‘scareware’ scam
A Swedish man has been jailed in the United States after being convicted of taking part in an international ‘scareware’ scandal.
UK Grandfather to raise charity funds via Iceland trek
A British man is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity via trekking the Icelandic wilderness with his grandchildren next summer.