Swedish archaeologists push for shipwreck excavation
Swedish archaeologists are keen to secure funding to excavate an 800-year-old shipwreck that was discovered off the country’s south coast.
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Icelandic artist populates Seattle park
Seattle residents were surprised this week when they found they were sharing their park with 26 life-sized figures sculpted by Icelandic artist Steinu...
The Living in Copenhagen Diary entry number eight: Happy Danes
The eighth in a series of light-hearted columns about life as a foreigner living in the Danish capital.
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 ...
Helsinki rejects Guggenheim plans
Finnish politicians have finally rejected plans to build a new Guggenheim museum in Helsinki. The decision was made by only a narrow vote, with eight ...
Sigur Rós soon to release new album
Icelandic hit band Sigur Rós are to return after a four-year break with a new album entirely in Icelandic. The four-piece group, which became famous w...
The Scream fetches jaw-dropping record price at auction
Edvard Munch’s The Scream fetched $119.9 million at auction last week, making it the most expensive piece of art to ever go under the hammer.
Sigur Rós to headline Iceland Airwaves music festival 2012
Iceland Airwaves is proud to announce that Sigur Rós is returning to the festival. It’s been 11 years since Sigur Rós last performed at Iceland Airwav...