New Year to bring increased Northern Lights activity
The New Year to set to bring increased Northern Lights activity across Scandinavia, including Iceland, scientists say.
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Danish tabloid ordered to compensate politician
Danish tabloid Se og Hør has been ordered to compensate a former national politician who it made false claims about.
Church of Denmark loses record numbers in 2012
Despite the usual crowds expected at Christmas Mass, Denmark’s state church has seen a substantial number of members leave over the past year.
Discovery acquires Norwegian broadcaster SBS
US-based Discovery Communications has bought Norway’s SBS broadcasting firm in a deal worth some USD 1.7 billion (EUR 1.3 billion).
Iceland annual tourism up by 16 per cent
Iceland’s tourism sector continues to grow amid the island-nation’s ongoing recovery. According to the latest statistics from the country’s tourism bo...
Finland to launch border bookings
Finnish authorities are to implement an electronic reservation system for border crossings in an effort to combat long queues. According to a YLE repo...
UK Grandfather to raise charity funds via Iceland trek
A British man is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity via trekking the Icelandic wilderness with his grandchildren next summer.
Sarah Jessica Parker held up at Oslo Airport
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker and her entourage appear to have had an unexpected slip up at Oslo Airport last week. The American and her crew were set ...