Danish embassy workers smoked out in Moscow
Workers at the Danish embassy in Moscow may be put on rotating shifts, as fires continue to ravage the heat wave-struck city. Those living and working...
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Finland rolls out smoke-free flats
Finnish smokers may soon find themselves out in the cold, as more and more landlords insist on non-smoking rental agreements. The first tobacco-free b...
Northern Lights activity increases in Iceland
The visibility of the Northern Lights across Iceland is set to grow throughout August and September due to increased solar activity, scientists say.
Greenland’s bedrock to aid climate change predictions
Scientists say ice core samples from Greenland could help predict the impact of global warming, as they reach the country’s bedrock after five years o...
Reykjavik Mayor Jon Gnarr leads Gay Pride
Jon Gnarr, the Mayor of Reykjavik took the lead in today’s Gay Pride parade and was wearing the same costume as he had on at the opening of Gay ...
Make-believe war games prompt real-life siege in Denmark
A game of cops and robbers became a little too authentic for two Danish teenagers this week, after armed police turned their fantasy into reality. Off...
Day-glow the new black for cool riders in Finland
Motorbike riders in Finland are being asked to ditch their traditional black leathers and trade them in for something a little bit more colourful. Acc...
President Obama should take Wikileaks on directly with or without the help of the Icelandic government
Dick Cheney’s daughter, Liz Cheney wants the government of Iceland to stop its Wikileaks support. Iceland passed its “law on press freedom and protect...