STD rates rise in Greenland
Data collected by a Greenland newspaper shows there has been a dramatic increase in the number of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the country. ...
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Official clips from Iceland biblical film aired
Official clips from forthcoming biblical film Noah were released late last week. Significant parts of the Darren Aronofsky directed epic were filmed o...
Quest for oil decimates Arctic whale habitat
A study of the habits of indigenous Arctic whales has revealed their habitat is being eaten up by the never-ending thirst for oil and gas. The study b...
Finnish crematoriums fail on emissions
A survey by a Finnish regional newspaper has revealed that only 10 per cent of the nation’s crematoriums will meet new emission guidelines. By 2015, t...
Increased Northern Lights activity in Iceland attracting holidaymakers
There has been an increase in Northern Lights activity in Iceland this year due to intensifying solar flare discharge caused by the Solar Maximum
Finnish express train rams lorry
A Finnish express train service heading for Vaasa rammed a lorry on a level-crossing near Seinajoki on Monday. There were no fatalities in the high-sp...
Lack of inmates causes Swedish prisons to shut
The decreasing number of inmates in Swedish prisons has led to a decision to close four of the facilities. Prison authorities in the Scandinavian nati...
French fan walks 3,500kms for drink with Sonata Arctica
A French fan of Finnish metal band Sonata Arctica walked an incredible 3,500kms to have a beer with his favourite band. Jordan Langlois turned up on t...