Finnish PM: Iceland air surveillance ‘an exercise’
Finland’s premier has said that the country’s possible commitment to assist with a NATO effort in patrolling Icelandic airspace will not be a combat m...
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Sweden Democrat steps down over racist rant
A top official of the Sweden Democrats has resigned after a video depicting him making racist and sexist remarks was revealed by a newspaper. MP Erik ...
Icelandic government responds to mackerel debate
Both Iceland’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and the chief negotiator on mackerel fishing have issued statements today in regards to the ong...
Iceland: Foreign Minister calls for immediate halt to Israeli and Hamas attacks
Össur Skarphéðinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, restates his fear of escalating military conflict in Gaza. He strongly condemns the con...
China, Norway make tentative contact following Nobel row
Government officials from Oslo and Beijing stood together for pictures at a diplomatic event this week, in the first show of solidarity since Norway d...
Copenhagen officials apologise over Zionist flag ordeal
City officials in the Danish capital have apologised after a Zionist organisation was asked not to display its flag at a local multicultural event ear...
Säpo avoids fine for lavish party
A government-backed security agency in Sweden has been spared a fine after being called out for spending millions of kroner on lavish events for emplo...
Denmark suspends Uganda aid amid fraud accusations
Copenhagen has stopped giving aid to Uganda after reports that the donations are being stolen by corrupt officials.