Unemployment rate increases to 7.1 per cent in Finland
New figures have revealed that Finland’s unemployment rate climbed to 7.1 percent in September. The news came via the Labour Force Survey, issued by S...
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Hurricane Sandy causes disruptions in flights to Iceland
Due to hurricane Sandy, some Icelandair flights are disrupted. Icelandair recommends that passengers check their flight status for the latest informat...
Norwegian health minister admits country’s programme shortfalls
Norway’s top health official has said that the Nordic country does not have sufficient measures in place to ensure the country’s physical well-being....
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.
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 ...