Swede wins Nobel Prize for Literature
A Swedish poet, who suffered a stroke more than 20 years ago, has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature at the age of 80.
Culture
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President of Iceland kick starts new tourism campaign for Inspired by Iceland
The President of Iceland, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, today kick started a new tourism campaign by making a speech in which he openly invited tourists int...
Finnish films impress at international awards
A Finnish film about illegal immigration has scooped the audience award at the Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF). Aki Kaurismäki’s Le Havre...
Danish archaeologists discover 300 year old toilets
Construction workers preparing sites across Copenhagen for the new Metro line are making some extraordinary discoveries, the latest being a pair of la...
Biker gang peace deal off in Denmark
Biker gangs the Hell’s Angels and the Bandidos have announced the end of an uneasy peace deal in Denmark which has lasted for the last 14 years.
Police perks probed in Finland
An investigation into the secret perks of being a police officer has been launched in Finland.
Sigur Ros music film “Inni” to open Reykjavik International Film Festival 2011
A new music film entitled “Inni” by the Icelandic band Sigur Ros is set to open Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) 2011 this Thursday (22nd ...
New threats made against Norway
Several new threats have been made against Norwegian embassies and institutions around the world since the country’s devastating 22nd July attacks.