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...
Netto employee tells dumpster scavengers he urinated on their food
A Netto employee in Vemmelev, western Zealand, has left a note for people who scavenge through the store’s garbage cans looking for edible food.
It’s official: Rudolph’s nose is indeed red
Researchers from Sweden’s University of Lund have put paid to suggestions that Rudolph’s nose may actually be a different colour by saying the animal’...
Elves delay Iceland road-building project
Elf advocates and environmentalists have joined forces in Iceland to stop a large-scale road project that was due to take place in a region where elve...
Finns third in world meat-eating table
Finland has been ranked third in a global meat-eating table, with only fellow Scandinavians Iceland and Denmark ahead of them.
Drunk Swede hit by train
A 22-year-old man who was hit by a subway train after a night out with friends is “very lucky to be alive”, according to police in Stockholm.