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...
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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.
Webcam to show live broadcast of New Year’s Eve 2013 celebrations in Iceland
A live webcam feed of the New Year’s Eve 2013/14 celebrations in Iceland will be taking place tonight, giving audiences the opportunity to discover ho...
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.
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.
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
Upcoming fantasy drama film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller, will be showcasing various picturesque locations across Iceland wit...
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...