Low-carb diet trend boosting Finns’ cholesterol
Health officials in Finland have said that average cholesterol levels in Finland are rising amid the popularity of low-carbohydrate dieting.
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Slowing Iceland inflation amid strong krona
The rise in value of Iceland’s currency has slowed the country’s annual inflation rate.
Icelandic horse gene a boost for breeders
Swedish research on the Icelandic horse has developed genetic test that may help breeders to select the best candidates for racing.
Swedish MP William Petzäll found dead
Independent Swedish MP William Petzäll was found dead at his mother’s home in Varberg on September 1st.
Assange death penalty claims ‘without foundation’
The UK’s foreign secretary has said that claims that Julian Assange may be sentenced to death in the US are unfounded.
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson confirmed as Iceland geothermal energy conference patron
The President of Iceland Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson has been confirmed as the patron for the upcoming geothermal energy conference, IGC 2013, to be held a...
Sweden sends 25 million kronor for Syrian efforts
The Swedish government has pledged some SEK 25 million (EUR 3 million) for humanitarian aid efforts in war-torn Syria.
Keflavík Airport to discuss possible airline routes and business incentives at airport conference
Guðný Jóhannsdóttir, Business & Development Manager at Isavia, the company operating Keflavík International Airport, will be discussing future air...