New website and app launched to make driving in Iceland safer for tourists
A new website and companion app have been launched by the car rental company in Iceland, Hertz Iceland, to help make driving in Iceland safer for tour...
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International Polar Year 2032–2033 to be hosted by Norway
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Norway will host the International Polar Year from 2032 to 2033, marking the fifth installme...
Finland to see partial solar eclipse on 12 August
Parts of Finland will be treated to a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, 12 August, with 85 percent of the Sun’s diameter covered in Kilpisjärvi and ...
Deaths of reindeer in Svalbard reach unusually high numbers for summer
A “highly unusual” number of reindeer deaths has been reported in Norway’s Svalbard region, according to the country’s authori...
Paul Watson Foundation ship seized by Iceland’s Coast Guard
The Bandero, a vessel operated by the Paul Watson Foundation, has been seized by the Icelandic Coast Guard after its captain allegedly failed to compl...
Large icebergs spotted off coast of Northwestern Iceland
A number of large icebergs have been spotted off the coast of northwestern Iceland, with some measuring approximately 400 meters in height and 200 met...
Danish authorities issue warning after increased wolf activity around humans
The Danish government has warned tourists to show “maximum resistance” in the event of a wolf encounter following increased activity invol...
Elk and deer crossing trial underway in Finland
Officials in southwestern Finland say a new road-safety trial aimed at helping elk and deer cross roads is already showing promising early signs. The ...