Nordic Council to consider spinal cord injury research proposal
A proposal submitted by the spinal cord injury awareness initiative, Institute of Spinal Cord Injury Iceland (ISCI), has now been passed through for f...
Study picks out criminal names
Swedish children given the names ‘Ronny’, ‘Conny’, ‘Benny’ or ‘Sonny’ are more likely to become criminals, according to a new study.
Glacier Securities predicts strong future for geothermal energy industry in the U.S.
Glacier Securities, a subsidiary of the Icelandic bank Islandsbanki, has predicted a strong future for the geothermal energy industry within the U.S.,...
Danes have little faith in government or the press
Danes trust estate agents, lorry drivers and lawyers more than politicians and the press, according to a new credibility study.
Mother to sue daughter for ‘stealing’ lotto cash
A Swedish woman who won the jackpot on a scratch card is reportedly suing her daughter for nabbing the prize money.
Breivik released from solitary confinement
Anders Behring Breivik, who admits killing 77 people in twin Norwegian terror attacks on 22nd July, is to be released from solitary confinement while ...
Reykjavik UNESCO City of Literature introduced to a full house at Frankfurt Book Fair
Last week, the City of Reykjavik was introduced as UNESCO City of Literature at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2011 where Iceland was the Guest of Honour.
Danish court rules for drug lord deportation
A notorious Palestinian gang member and drug dealer will be deported from Denmark, despite his bid to remain in the country with his wife and eight ch...