Drunk Swede accused of running over police officer on Segway
Swedish authorities arrested a drunken man at the weekend for allegedly running over a police officer with a Segway during an attempted getaway.
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Icelanders warned of major earthquake
Authorities in Iceland have warned the country’s residents that a major earthquake may be looming. The alert came via the Icelandic Civil Protection D...
New airport figures show rise in Iceland tourism
A fresh report from Keflavik International Airport has revealed an increase in tourism to the North Atlantic nation.
Blue Lagoon in Iceland provides unique backdrop for The Weird Girls
As part of its commitment to supporting the arts, the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa in Iceland has once again provided its unique backdrop for artistic p...
Swedish couple woken up by dogs as house burns
Two Swedes have survived a massive country manor fire thanks to their faithful friends. According to a Report published by The Local, the couple only ...
TeliaSonera announces 2000 job cuts
Finnish-Swedish telecom provider TeliaSonera has announced it is to cut 2,000 jobs due to a drop in earnings. According to the firm’s chief executive ...
Swedish teacher dies in Thailand motorbike smash
A Swedish woman working as a teacher in Thailand has died in motorbike accident. Aftonbladet newspaper on Sunday said that the 49-year-old Swede had b...
Pension system in Denmark rated world’s best
Denmark’s pension system has been rated the best in the world in a recent survey. The rating comes via this year’s Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Ind...