UK concerned about threat of Icelandic volcanoes
A UK government report has claimed that if one of Iceland’s “super volcanoes” erupted, it could pose just as big a threat to security as nuclear terro...
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Iceland sends 2,000 tonnes of fin whale meat to Japan
An Icelandic fishing company has sent a record 2,000 tonnes of fin whale meat to Japan, according to members of environmental groups.
Vegetarian meatballs to be introduced to Ikea menu
Ikea has revealed plans to introduce vegetarian meatballs to its menu in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint.
Petition launched against Finnish homoerotic stamps
A petition has been launched in Finland to ban a collection of stamps featuring homoerotic art.
Danish filmmaker star of Philippines crucifixion
A Danish filmmaker stole the limelight in the Philippines city of Pampanga when he showed up to be crucified in the barangay of San Pedro Cutud on Goo...
Iceland and US on course for collision over whaling
The dispute over whaling between the US and Iceland about the latter’s refusal to scrap its commercial whale hunt appears to be escalating further aft...
Biennial Icelandic horse show Landsmót set to tölt through Hella in June
Iceland’s biennial horse show, Landsmót, is set to take place this year at the end of June in Hella in the south of the country. Landsmót is the prime...