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.
Politics
Information and news on politics in Iceland, Scandinavia and Northern Europe
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.
Minister: Finns won’t pay for eurozone debt
A Finnish minister has said that the Scandinavian country does not intend to help pay the debts of other eurozone countries.
Euro Parliament agrees ‘mackerel war’ sanctions against Iceland
The European Parliament has agreed to impose sanctions against Iceland and the Faroe Islands if they do not end their unsustainable fishing practices.
The presidential election in Iceland – Final numbers
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson will be staying as the president of Iceland for the next four years. Mr. Grímsson got 52.78% of the overall votes and his main ...
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson reelected as president of Iceland
Even though only 21% of votes have been counted it looks like Mr. Grímsson will be reelected as the president of Iceland. He will be the longest sitti...
Iceland making fast progress in EU membership bid
Iceland has taken another step towards EU membership but admits the contentious issue of fishing quotas is likely to slow down its fast progress.