Whaling season in Iceland “a success”
Iceland’s whaling quota this year is coming close to being reached, but according to Managing Director of the Association of Minke Whalers Gunnar Jons...
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Saami Parliament against new mining projects in Finnmark
The Saami parliament (Samediggi) governing the indigenous Saami people in Norway, decided not to approve the new mining law which Norwegian legislator...
Copenhagen’s public transportation gaining followers
For the first time in years, Copenhagen’s public transport network has experienced an increase in passengers. This is a sharp turnaround from the prev...
Mushrooms in Finland still radioactive after Chernobyl
There are several types of mushrooms in Finland these days which are still affected by the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown incident. These mushrooms are st...
Copenhagen district puts cops back on the beat
The Norrebro district of Copenhagen has been a bit of a sore spot in recent years, so the capital’s police commissioner has decided to put more cops o...
Norway Cup football tournament nears climax
Norway is home to one of the world’s biggest annual football tournaments, the Norway Cup, which attracts youth players from around the globe to compet...
Nude sax player crowned Sweden’s water fairy
It was a surprise for all parties involved when a nude saxophone player beat out four similarly clad violinists to be voted the best representation of...
Geothermal energy companies in Iceland and in Canada become partners
Magma Energy Corporation from Canada has announced that they will invest in the companies of Geysir Green Energy and HS Orka in Iceland, which are par...