Finnish researcher: tomatoes are stroke stoppers
New research from Finland has suggested that a tomato-rich diet can substantially reduce the risk of having a stroke. The study comes via University o...
Icelandic Skyr launched across U.S. gourmet food chain The Fresh Market
Popular Icelandic dairy product Skyr has recently been launched across the U.S. in the gourmet supermarket chain The Fresh Market.
Finland may abandon coal
Finland’s economy minister has said that the Nordic country may become Europe’s fist economy to completely phase out coal use.
Icelandic artists honour US festival
The 2012 Norsk Høstfest festival in North Dakota, USA, has been presented with a special piece contributed by a pair of Icelandic sculptors.
Ecuador embassy on Assange ordeal: We’re prepared for any situation
Officials from the Ecuadorian embassy in London have said the diplomatic mission is “prepared to withstand any situation” while providing Julian Assan...
Genetic disease transmissions prompt new sperm donor regulations in Denmark
A sperm donor’s transmission of a genetic condition has prompted Danish authorities to tighten regulations on donors. One Danish man is thought to hav...
Iceland readying for euro transition
Icelandic officials are readying the country to phase out the krona once current capital controls are lifted, according to reports.
Warrants issued for killing of Finnish activist in Mexico
A dozen arrest warrants have been issued by Mexican authorities more than two years after the murder of a Finnish human rights activist.