More Swedes choosing to change their names
Swedes with common surnames are opting to change them more than ever before and analysts believe the trend will continue with the introduction of simp...
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Llamas found wandering on Oslo city centre
Three llamas were found wandering the streets of central Oslo after managing to escape from a zoo in the Tøyenparken district of the city last Thursda...
Iceland unhappy with Norway over Christmas tree snub
Iceland has reacted angrily to a proposal by the mayor of Oslo to stop sending a Christmas tree to Reykjavik, a tradition that has been ongoing for mo...
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...
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...