Norway teams up with Russia to map Barents Sea
In a sign that Russia might not take an aggressively autonomous approach to staking its claim of the Arctic’s riches, it has been announced that Russi...
Culture
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Muslims in Iceland begin Ramadan today
Over 1200 Muslims in Iceland will be observing the Islamic month of Ramadan today. Many Muslims in Iceland will be fasting from dawn to sunset, which ...
Israel criticises Swedish democracy (updated)
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs this week criticised Swedish democracy and freedom of speech, following an article in Aftonbladet in which the...
Scandinavian Airlines forced to make big cutbacks
Hundreds of layoffs and huge pay cuts are in store for employees of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) after the company posted losses of more than 1.3 billi...
Central Reykjavik hotels the best way to bond with Iceland
How can you say you have experienced Reykjavik if all you did was visit downtown a few times from your soulless hotel a 20-minute bus ride away in the...
Copenhagen’s new Ferris wheel is hard to miss
Move over Little Mermaid, a massive 50 metre-high Ferris wheel could mark the beginning of a new iconic era in Denmark’s capital city. The Ferris whee...
Summer nudity is becoming natural in Finland
When most people think of nudist colonies, Finland rarely comes to mind. But the sauna-loving Finns are beginning to embrace the idea of going au natu...
Asylum seekers breaking records in Norway
It is shaping up to be a record-breaking year in Norway for asylum seekers. Conflicts around the globe are forcing people to flee their own countries ...