Tobacco lawsuits up in smoke in Finland
Tobacco companies in Finland have come out on top in a 22-year-long legal battle with smokers who claimed their health had been damaged by the habit.
Icelanders Frosty Towards EU Membership
An investigation into Icelandic attitudes towards the European Union, by freelance journalist Michael Huguenin.
Reykjavik Christmas tree to be cut down in Oslo tomorrow
Every year since 1952, the City of Oslo, Norway has presented Reykjavik City with a huge Christmas tree for the festive period.
U.S. squirm in Scandinavian spying row
The United States has sought to ease tensions over spying claims in Norway, Denmark and Sweden, admitting to the program but saying it was customary.
Icelanders “Come back home” to Norway
Two Norwegian men recently sent a press release to Icelandic media inviting Icelanders to move back to Stongfjorden in Norway. Stongfjorden, located o...
United airlines emergency lands with a sick passenger
A Boeing 777 aircraft from the U.S. carrier United Airlines, on its way from London to San Francisco, had to make an unscheduled landing in Iceland th...
Frequent flyers warned jet lag kills mice
Persistent jet lag could be more harmful than previously thought after a study found mice that have their sleep patterns disturbed have a higher morta...
Anti-tank grenade fired at biker’s home
A Danish biker narrowly escaped a dramatic assassination attempt when an anti-tank grenade was fired at his home. Police say no one was injured when t...