Lapland school numbers falling
The dwindling number of school children enrolling in remote areas of Lapland is causing concern for Finnish authorities.
Iceland Glitnir Bank investors sued for siphoning $2 billion
Seven Giltnir Bank investors and officials, including Jon Asgeir Johannesson, are being sued for conspiring to snatch control of USD 2 billion to bene...
Eyjafjallajokull volcano eruption ash for cash in Iceland
For some businesses in Iceland, the Eyjafjallajokull volcano has had a positive impact and been a great boost for Icelandic tourism and entrepreneursh...
Reykjavik Arts Festival in Iceland kicks off today
Listahátið, the annual Reykjavik Arts Festival in Iceland, kicks off its fun packed schedule today with over 60 events to follow that represent all ar...
Desperate Danish soldiers attempt suicide after Afghanistan
Nine Danish soldiers have tried to take their own lives in the last 12 months since returning home from Afghanistan.
Sweden: home to the world’s most chilled out businesses
A new survey from the US consultancy organisation Grant Thornton has revealed that Swedish business leaders experience the world’s lowest stress level...
Norway and Russia announce further cooperation
Representatives from the Russian Federation and the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research have agreed to cooperate on meteorology and higher ed...
South Iceland football team celebrating under volcano’s gaze
The icelandic VISA Cup got fired up yesterday as KFR from Hvolsvollur played against Arborg only 30 kilometres away from the fiery volcano of Eyjafjal...