Finns to consume record amount of chocolate this Christmas
More chocolate will be sold this festive season in Finland than ever before, the Food and Drink Industries Federation has revealed.
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Copenhagen is Europe’s ‘green capital’
Denmark’s capital Copenhagen has been named as 2014’s European Green Capital after beating off competition for the crown from 11 other cities.
Ben Stiller’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty captures Iceland’s hidden gems
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Norwegians advised to reduce cinnamon consumption
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Iceland increase whaling quotas for 2014
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The Rolling Stones cannot scare herring out of Icelandic fjords
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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...