Finland, Sweden agree to assist NATO in patrolling Icelandic airspace
The Swedish and Finnish governments have agreed to take part in a NATO-backed effort to patrol airspace surrounding Iceland. Iceland, which has no air...
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Furious winds across Iceland
Iceland residents have been experiencing strong winds for the past 48 hours, with gusts exceeding 100 km/h in Reykjavik and elsewhere around the count...
Sweden to deport ‘seriously ill’ child
Immigration authorities in Sweden are to deport a seriously ill five-year-old. The child, who emigrated from Azerbaijan to the Scandinavian country wi...
Former Norwegian cyclist Kjærgaard admits doping
Tønsberg native Steffen Kjaergaard, who once rode alongside Lance Armstrong, has admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs during his career.
Danish sex club accused of gender discrimination
A Danish court has ruled in favour of an anonymous man who complained that a sex club was discriminating against men.
Sweden may lose last coral reef
The last coral reef remaining in Swedish waters may soon die off, experts warn. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg explained that the Säcke...
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...
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...