Danish vicar backtracks on gay burial refusal
A Danish vicar has apologised after refusing bury a deceased woman because she was a lesbian.
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Bourdain’s No Reservations sinks teeth into Helsinki
A Helsinki episode of Anthony Bourdain’s popular No Reservations programme has aired in the US, with viewers across the pond voicing mixed opinions on...
101-year-old Swede scares off thief with stick
A 101-year-old Swedish woman scared a bungling burglar out of her home by beating him over the head with her stick, according to media reports.
Most competitive energy prices in Europe offered by Landsvirkjun in Iceland
A submarine power cable to the UK or the European continent is a potential win-win project for both Iceland and the receiving country in Europe stated...
Hotel apartment in Reykjavik caters for families and groups
Reykjavik4you is offering accommodation that caters for groups in its downtown hotel apartment complex in Reykjavik – perfect for this summer’s ...
Chef Ramsay burned for eating whale in Iceland
British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has been slammed by wildlife conservationists for eating whale meat while on holiday in Iceland. The foul-mouthed...
Keflavík Airport in Iceland receives Best Airport in Europe award
Keflavík International Airport (KEF) in Iceland has received an award for the ‘Best Airport in Europe 2011’ at the annual ASQ Awards Ceremony, which t...
Oslo’s ‘angry toddler’ left red-faced by vandals
Norwegian police are hunting vandals who painted Oslo’s iconic angry toddler statue (Sinnataggen) red over the weekend. The prank was just the latest ...