Danish troops come home early from Afghanistan
Soldiers of the Danish army stationed in Afghanistan will be coming home a year early, following a decision to withdrawn all units by August this year...
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Norway’s energy minister exposed
A newly released unauthorised biography of Ola Borten Moe paints an unflattering picture of an ambitious young man with a love of partying. Written by...
Assange might be safe from extradition in Sweden
A top Swedish judge has suggested that Australian Wikileaks founder Julian Assange should not face extradition if he returns to Sweden. During a lectu...
Canada Patrols Icelandic Airspace
Hornet jets seen in the skies over Keflavik this March and April are the result of Operation Ignition. The six aircraft belonging to the Royal Canadia...
Greenland’s new government puts the brakes on more offshore drilling
The incoming government lead by Aleqa Hammond in Greenland will put the brakes on further offshore drilling for oil. Licences for 11 new blocks in Nor...
Support for Icelandic right wing party is decreasing
A recent poll has shown that support for the right wing Independence Party in Iceland is dropping significantly. The survey, carried out between March...
Danish ministers: welfare recipients must learn Danish
Officials in Copenhagen have introduced a measure that will require welfare recipients to learn the Danish language in order to receive benefits.
Parliament turns down motion of no confidence against Icelandic government
A motion of no confidence initiated by conservative MP Þór Saari was turned down in parliament today, with 32 votes against and 29 in favour. One MP a...