Traffic could damage protected lake
According to local environmentalists, the largest lake in Iceland is under threat. Reports by IPS indicate that the construction of a new road in the ...
Condoleezza Rice to visit Iceland and Sweden
From 28th to 30th May, US Secretary Condoleezza Rice will be in Sweden and Iceland, according to reports by AFP. While in Scandinavia, Rice will atten...
Finns have trouble with influential women
President Tarja Halonen is a well known figure for the Finnish people, who, for the most part, have no difficulty in naming her as an influential Finn...
Man found guilty of bicycle molestation
A man was convicted in court last Friday in Sweden for sexual molestation after he used the saddles of three bicycles in order to satisfy himself. Acc...
Cheaper skin cancer drug in Iceland
As of 1st of May, Icelanders have been paying a new price for the drug Metvix. The Icelandic pharmaceutical reimbursement authority recently accepted ...
Glitnir closes covered bond in Norway
Glitnir Bank in Norway recently announced it had successfully closed a covered bond issue of NOK 7 billion (approximately EUR 900 million). The Icelan...
Commander in nude privates cover-up
A Swedish Commander has been charged for an incident involving naked soldiers in 2004. According to reports in The Local, Lars-Olof Corneliusson, who ...
Finnair’s labour dispute causes cancellations
Last Saturday the Finnish Airline Pilots’ Association instituted a ban on overtime hours for pilots, according to reports in the Finnish news agency, ...