Norwegians advised to reduce cinnamon consumption
Norwegians are being urged to watch how much cinnamon they consume over the festive period. The Foods Standards Authority in Norway doesn’t seem to ha...
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Iceland increase whaling quotas for 2014
Iceland has revealed that it has raised its whaling quotas for 2014 in a move that is expected to result in further international condemnation.
Cross-dresser and Santa in Stockholm jeweler store robbery
Swedish police were left dumbfounded over the weekend when they learnt that an apparent cross-dresser was able to rob a Stockholm jewellery store whil...
The Rolling Stones cannot scare herring out of Icelandic fjords
Researchers have discovered that playing The Rolling Stones hits is not the way to get herring to leave an Icelandic fjord.
Swedes warned after thief caught stealing Christmas cards
Swedish police have advised people not to send money in Christmas cards as gifts after a man stole a postbox full of cards. Officers approached the ma...
Hollywood stars sign petition against Iceland film cuts
A number of renowned Hollywood filmmakers have signed a petition against the Icelandic government’s proposed 40 per cent cuts on the Icelandic Film Fu...
Swedish footballer wins Pop Idol
Footballer Kevin Walker has won Sweden’s Pop Idol, bringing an end to a story that has had sport and music fans captivated for weeks. The 24-year-old ...
Icelandic companies launch ‘Green Marine Technology’
Ten Icelandic ocean technology companies have launched Green Marine Technology – a marketing initiative focusing on eco-friendly solutions for fish pr...