Microsoft uses Iceland to promote Windows 7
The magnificent waterfall Goðafoss travels around as a part of the promotion material for Microsoft Windows 7. “This came as a surprise when I saw it”...
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Swedes prefer the single life
Swedish singles shelved the microwave meals as they geared up for the country’s Biggest Singles Party.
Gay marriage warning for Finland
Finland’s Catholic Bishop, Teemu Sippo, has warned of an impending rift between the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church and Finland’s Catholic Church ...
Thousands of mink in dash for freedom in Jutland
For the second time in under a week, a mink farm in Jutland has been attacked by animal rights activists, releasing some 3,000 of the animals into the...
Greenland rejects new national currency
Greenland will continue to use the Danish krone as its currency after the ruling government declined to adopt the National Bank’s new printed notes. S...
Reykjavik’s restaurants prepare for Iceland Airwaves crowd
With the Iceland Airwaves music festival coming up this week and proving to be bigger than ever, the numerous restaurants and bars in the downtown Rey...
Swedish students report high rates of bullying by teachers
Kamratposten, the biggest Swedish children’s magazine, has revealed its latest annual survey with much of the public focus expected around the questio...
Finland moves to eliminate tobacco
The Finnish Ministry for Social Affairs and Health is set to propose legislation that will see the country pursue a course to a tobacco-free society. ...