Sweden’s Nordén awarded silver following photo finish
Triathlete Lisa Nordén was barely edged out in a dramatic photo finish for the gold in the women’s final triathlon on Saturday.
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Young Norwegians losing summer jobs to Swedes
Fresh research has shown that Swedes are making it more difficult for Norwegian teens to find work.
Iceland-based acquiring services and payment processing provider branches out worldwide
The Iceland-based acquiring services provider Valitor is to branch out to North America, Europe, and Scandinavia after signing a new payment processin...
Iceland bank Kaupthing files lawsuits for rescinding effort
Icelandic banking firm Kaupthing has launched a series of lawsuits to rescind collapse-era funds.
Swedes Fredrik Loof and Max Salminen take home Gold in sailing
The favoured British sailing duo has been denied a second gold medal by Swedes Fredrik Loof and Max Salminen.
Handball: Great Britain knocked out after Iceland defeat
Monday saw Great Britain’s handball squad beaten 41-24 by the high-profile Iceland team.
Norway bans Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg)
American hip-hop star Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg) has been barred from entering Norway for two years. Reports suggest that the ban of th...
Finnish criminals may lose social benefits
Convicted criminals in Finland could soon loose their access to the country’s public benefits, according to reports.