Icelandic girl fights to keep name
The family of a 15-year-old Iceland girl has embarked on a battle with the government to keep her name, which isn’t on the state’s approved list.
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Unruly man taped to seat on Icelandair flight
A passenger – who was reportedly out of control on a flight from Iceland to the New York at the weekend – had to be bound and taped to his...
Hurricane Sandy misplaces Iceland-born birds
A bird species that generally prefers northern latitudes has surprised experts by showing up in southern Florida. Experts say that most razorbills are...
Gothenburg launches new inner city tolls for drivers
The Swedish city of Gothenburg launched a new inner-city toll scheme for motorists on 1st January. City officials say that programme – which charges a...
Rapper Kanye West seen wearing Icelandic Flickr image
Superstar rapper Kanye West was seen wearing a T-shirt with a picture taken from the Flickr account of Icelander Katrín Þóra Bragadóttir.
Finnish language rights expanded in Sweden
Swedish lawmakers have extended minority language rights to the country’s Finnish speakers.
Norwegian Youtube kicker invited to NFL tryouts in New York
A Youtube video of a Norwegian man playing American football has caught the attention of the NFL.
Meet halfway: Iceland looks to attract business travellers
As tourism continues to be a driving force behind Iceland’s ongoing economic recovery, the country is now seeking to boost annual visitor numbers furt...