Ancient grain returns in Finland
One of mankind’s earliest cultivated crops has resurfaced in Finland. According to a report by the Helsinki-based YLE news agency, emmer wheat has beg...
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“Out-of-this-world” Iceland aerial photos receive world attention
Aerial images of Iceland shot by Russian photographer Andre Ermolaev have recently received world attention after having been posted via the popular B...
Icelandic artist Haukur Halldórsson to auction off his entire works
Much loved Icelandic artist Haukur Halldórsson is set to auction off his entire collection of paintings and mixed-media work at his workshop in Straum...
Finnair announces cost-cutting scheme
Finland’s flag carrier has announced a major cost-cutting initiative. Officials from Finnair said that the airline is aiming to slash costs by EUR 140...
Furious winds across Iceland
Iceland residents have been experiencing strong winds for the past 48 hours, with gusts exceeding 100 km/h in Reykjavik and elsewhere around the count...
Iceland Airwaves 2012 strikes a chord
The Iceland Airwaves music festival began yesterday afternoon in Reykjavik, where more than 220 bands are set to perform at various venues around town...
Danish sex club accused of gender discrimination
A Danish court has ruled in favour of an anonymous man who complained that a sex club was discriminating against men.
Sweden may lose last coral reef
The last coral reef remaining in Swedish waters may soon die off, experts warn. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg explained that the Säcke...