Reykjavik Christmas tree to be cut down in Oslo tomorrow
Every year since 1952, the City of Oslo, Norway has presented Reykjavik City with a huge Christmas tree for the festive period.
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The Icelandic wool sweater come back!
Since the settlement (in the 9th century), Icelanders have found themselves engaged in a relentless struggle to come to terms with the rugged environm...
Injured sauna man not blowing off steam
A man who nearly died in the Sauna World Championship finals in Finland this summer, says he does not blame the event organisers.
Chestnuts blamed for fishy autumn deaths
An unlikely assassin has been blamed for the seasonal demise of trout in an area of Denmark. Environmentalists say a Native American fishing trick has...
Most parish candidates in favour of gay unions
The majority of candidates in the parish elections for the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church support gay relationships, according to a new survey.
Oddi Printing receives certificate of merit in international print competition
Oddi Printing of Iceland has been awarded a 2010 Premier Print Award, for outstanding achievement in the production of art books. The graphic arts ind...
Finns abandon church in droves after gay TV debate
A record number of Finns have left the church after a controversial TV debate about gay rights. The mass exodus from the Evangelical Lutheran state ch...
Oslo astrological clock unveiled yesterday by Mayor Fabian Stanglo
The new Oslo astrological clock was unveiled yesterday during a ceremony hosted by Mayor Fabian Stang at Karl Johans 3 in central Oslo, Norway. The ci...