Finnish lawmakers consider begging ban
Finland’s parliament has taken part in an initial debate on a new proposal to ban begging in the Nordic country. Recently tabled by Finn Party ministe...
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Local council in England recoups more losses from Iceland banking collapse
The local council in Wiltshire, England, has been compensated for almost half of its losses suffered in the 2008 banking crash in Iceland.
Sudanese diplomat expelled from Norway for espionage
A Sudanese diplomatic envoy in Norway has been expelled from the Scandinavian country for allegedly spying on refugees.
Icelandair announces flights to Iceland from London Gatwick for winter 2012/2013
Iceland’s leading airline Icelandair has announced that it has added London Gatwick to its UK flight schedule for winter 2012/2013.
New report pushes ‘clean air zones’ in Copenhagen
A recent report has said that Copenhagen officials must implement new strategies to combat the city’s worsening air quality problem.
FIFA president optimistic for Icelandic football
FIFA’s top official has congratulated Iceland for recent advancements in the development of local football. The comments came during FIFA president Jo...
Ghanaian crown jewels stolen from Oslo hotel
Crown jewels belonging to the King of the Akan people in Ghana have reportedly been stolen from a hotel in the Norwegian capital.
Elderly Swedish woman mistakenly reported dead
An elderly woman was reported dead in the southern Swedish city of Borås last week, despite the fact that she was still living in a retirement home.