Icelandic PM: Russia-Ukraine stand-off could impact Arctic Council
Iceland Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson has said Russia’s actions in Ukraine may lead to problems for the Arctic Council.
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Iceland EU talks: more than 80% support referendum
More than 80 per cent of Icelanders feel the government should ask their opinion in a referendum before deciding to break off EU membership talks, rev...
Denmark: Anti-immigration party gaining popularity
The Danish People’s Party (DPP) has seen its popularity rise so much that it is now more popular than the governing Social Democrats, a recent poll ha...
Iceland to withdraw EU membership bid amid protests
Iceland is to withdraw its membership bid for the EU without holding the referendum that the two ruling parties had previously promised, the governmen...
Swedish politician quits after being caught stealing whiskey
A Swedish Social Democrat has quit after being caught stealing a bottle of whiskey from a state-run liquor Systembolaget store.
US considers Iceland sanctions over whaling
The US claims Iceland’s whaling is breaking an international agreement and is said to be considering economic sanctions over the issue.
Finland to tighten residency rules
Finland is planning to tighten rules on asylum seekers who have had their applications denied, in a bid to prevent them receiving temporary residency.
Greenland unlikely to gain independence from Denmark
Greenland is unlikely to be granted economic independence from Denmark despite its mineral wealth and offshore oil.