Syrian embassy protest sees several detained in Sweden
Nearly a dozen individuals have been detained near Stockholm following a protest at the Syrian embassy.
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Norway: DNA confirms sock belonged to missing Sigrid
DNA testing has shown that a sock found at a Lavevien kindergarten is that of missing Norwegian teenager Sigrid Giskegjerde Schjetne.
Swedish agency head sacked amid excessive spending
A report showing excessive entertainment spending at a Swedish government agency has lead to the termination of its top official.
Russian tourists bring relief to Finnish retailers
Tourism is providing retailers in Finland with a safety net amid ongoing financial woes in the region.
Danish cities to see substantial growth
Copenhagen and other Danish urban areas will see major growth in the coming years, new figures indicate.
‘Sea serpent’ spotted in western Norway
Three Norwegian men claim to have spotted a sea serpent in a lake in Norway’s Fjordane County.
Annual US Icelandic festival draws thousands
Thousands of people gathered on August 2nd in North Dakota for the annual ‘Deuce of August’ Icelandic heritage festival.
Possible Pori-Helsinki air link
A new air link between Helsinki and Pori may be launching in the autumn, according to reports.