‘Dead duck’ in Scotland is rare Icelandic bird
What was thought to be a dead duck found in northern Scotland has turned out to be rare Slavonian grebe from Iceland. The animal was discovered last w...
Scottish Fishermen back mackerel sanctions against Iceland
Scottish fishing figureheads have accused Iceland and the Faroe Islands of “mugging” them of their product. The news comes as Iceland continues to def...
Iceland minister: science is the key to mackerel dispute
An Icelandic official is continuing to defend Reykjavik by saying that ‘science’ is the key to solving the ongoing North Atlantic mackerel dispute....
Geothermal energy business exhibition to take place at Iceland Geothermal Conference 2013
The upcoming Iceland Geothermal Conference 2013 is set to hold a geothermal energy business exhibition, giving participants an opportunity to meet and...
Fresh wolf sightings in Denmark
A new wolf is believed to have migrated into Denmark, with several sightings having been reported in recent weeks. Numerous residents in the Danish pe...
Hurricane Sandy misplaces Iceland-born birds
A bird species that generally prefers northern latitudes has surprised experts by showing up in southern Florida. Experts say that most razorbills are...
Gothenburg launches new inner city tolls for drivers
The Swedish city of Gothenburg launched a new inner-city toll scheme for motorists on 1st January. City officials say that programme – which charges a...
Proposed polar bear trade ban divides wildlife groups
A proposed global ban on the trade of polar bear parts has divided wildlife protection campaigners.