Faroe Islands and EU resolve herring crisis
The European Union and the Faroe Islands have come to an agreement to settle a herring dispute, with the EU ready to drop sanctions it had imposed on ...
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Information and news on politics in Iceland, Scandinavia and Northern Europe
Danish parliament approves dual citizenship
A large majority of Denmark’s parliament has approved dual citizenship in the Scandinavian country, meaning foreigners will be permitted to become Dan...
Iceland to receive LGBT refugees from Africa
Iceland’s foreign and welfare ministers agreed to accept five LGBT refugees from Africa last year upon the recommendation of the Committee of Refugees...
Philippines to sign cooperation deal with EFTA nations
After three years of negotiations, the Philippines will sign a deal with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nations to improve two-way investm...
Finland sends peacekeepers to Central African Republic
Six peacekeepers left Finland for the Central African Republic (CAR) capital Bangui on Monday, carrying 68 tonnes of cargo, and a further 24 will join...
Iceland homeowners get welcome boost
Iceland says it has launched a debt cancellation initiative for mortgage holders which is likely to benefit half the households in the country.
Iceland postpones plans to abandon EU bid
Iceland has put its plans to drop its European Union membership application on hold, its government revealed on Monday.
Swede arrested in Kenya over terrorism links
Kenyan authorities have arrested a Swedish man on suspicion of attempting to recruit young men for the al Shabab terrorist group.