Swedish man offered coffee after botched burglary
A Swedish man received an unusual surprise after a failed robbery attempt when the couple whose apartment he broke into offered him a coffee.
Swedish egg thief jailed
A Swedish man found guilty of stealing thousands of birds’ eggs has been handed a one-year prison sentence.
Valentino remakes Björk’s swan dress
The House of Valentino has made its own version of Icelandic musician Björk’s infamous 2001 swan dress. The new version, a creation of hand-sewn feath...
Whale beer ban pleases environmentalists
Environmentalists have welcomed the news that a controversial whale meal beer has been banned by Icelandic authorities.
Dead cows found washed up on Sweden and Denmark beaches
Dead cows have been found washed up on beaches in Sweden and Denmark, with authorities in the dark about how they ended up in the ocean.
Iceland condemned over ‘whale beer’
A new beer in Iceland which its makers say contains dead whale has been criticised by conservationists.
Reindeer in Norway to be fitted with reflectors
Reindeer in northern Norway are to be fitted with special biodegradable reflector cuffs in an attempt to prevent road accidents.
Swedes brave the cold for annual ‘no pants’ subway ride
Despite the sub-zero temperatures in Stockholm on Sunday, a number locals took part in the annual ‘No Pants Subway Ride’. The day, which has no real s...