Heavy metal bands inspiring Austrians to learn Finnish
Students in Austria are growing increasingly keen on learning Finnish thanks in part to heavy metal bands such as Children of Bodom, Stratovarious and...
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New car rental company in Iceland launches with 2013 car models
New car rental company in Iceland RED Car Rental has recently launched its operations by offering 2013 car models, from small economy cars to high-end...
Testicle-eating fish found in Öresund channel
Men in Sweden have been warned to be careful after a 21-cm wild pacu was caught this month by amateur fisherman Einar Lindgreen in the Öresund channel...
Christian evangelist receives little support in Iceland
Christian evangelist Franklin Graham could be in for a surprise in Reykjavik next month when he finds very few people at what he believes is a sold ou...
Renowned endurance foot race Racing the Planet takes place in Iceland
The sixth edition of Racing the Planet’s Roving Foot Race Series recently took place across the south of Iceland. The endurance race was won by Saudi ...
One in five Thai massage parlours in Malmö offers “happy ending”
One in every five Thai massage parlour in the Swedish city of Malmö offers a ‘happy ending’, according to Swedish daily Sydsvenskan. The news comes af...
Reykjavík Gay Pride parade attracts thousands
Tens of thousands came together last Saturday to celebrate Gay Pride in Reykjavík, Iceland’s annual celebration of LGBT rights and of diversity ...
Greenland’s sole Muslim resident fasts 21 hours
The only Muslim living in Greenland managed to fast for an incredible 21 hours as he marked the religious month of Ramadan. With the month drawing to ...