Parents fined for hot sauce punishment
A Swedish couple have been ordered to pay damages to their children after forcing them to swallow Tabasco hot sauce as a punishment for lying.
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The road across Myrdalssandur closed – Reconstruction is underway
Following a glacial flood from Myrdalsjokull glacier last Saturday, which swept away the bridge across Mulakvisl river, the road across Myrdalssandur ...
Medical agency stumped by exorcist killer case
The National Board of Forensic Medicine in Sweden has admitted that it cannot fully assess the relapse risk of a man imprisoned for killing his seven ...
Bjork to perform at Iceland Airwaves
Bjork, Iceland’s much loved songstress, will be making a special appearance with her Biophilia live show twice at this year’s Iceland Airwaves music f...
Finland air traffic control in strike warning
Finnish air traffic controllers have warned that they could begin strikes this month over a dispute about pay and working conditions.
Icelandic scientist surprised by Hekla volcano eruption sensation
International speculation has begun that Iceland’s Hekla volcano may be about to erupt; but scientists say that there is not yet any indication of whe...
Durex advertises ‘hard but satisfying’ job
The Swedish branch of Durex has caused a surge of excitement after launching an advertising campaign appealing for condom testers.
Nordic welfare ministers discuss spinal cord injuries
Traffic accidents were among the topics discussed at last week’s meeting of Nordic welfare ministers.