Syrian embassy protest sees several detained in Sweden
Nearly a dozen individuals have been detained near Stockholm following a protest at the Syrian embassy.
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Swedish agency head sacked amid excessive spending
A report showing excessive entertainment spending at a Swedish government agency has lead to the termination of its top official.
Swedish government agency spends millions on partying
A governmental agency in Sweden has reportedly spent millions of kronor on entertainment expenses since 2010.
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson sworn in President for record 5th term
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was sworn in for the 5th time as President of Iceland today after having won the presidential elections last June against five ...
Iceland minister dismisses Ireland’s call for sanctions amid mackerel war
An Icelandic official has said that Ireland’s call for sanctions against Iceland was “propaganda” amid rising tensions over mackerel fishing.
Finland and Spain reach bailout collateral deal
The Spanish and Finnish governments have reached an agreement regarding collateral for a forthcoming bank bailout via the EU.
Irish minister expresses concern over Iceland mackerel quota
An Irish official has urged the EU not to allow Iceland to increase its annual mackerel quota.
Iceland, Japan and Norway block UN whaling role
Whale hunting nations have denied the United Nations the ability to have greater influence on whaling policies.