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Multi car pile up in western Iceland


There was a serious multi-car accident on Route 1 in West Iceland yesterday evening; long delays affected travellers. Read the full story

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Illegal immigrants used as car wash slaves


Immigrants and asylum seekers are working in slave-like conditions at car washes across Sweden, according to police. Read the full story

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Akureyri exploring options for methane fuel from rubbish


Methane production at the Akureyri landfill site in northern Iceland appears to be high enough to allow for commercial harnessing of the gas in the coming years. Read the full story

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Oslo: the world capital of electric cars


Despite gaining its wealth from oil, Norway has becoming the world’s biggest user of electric cars. Read the full story

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Methane fuel plant planned for West Iceland


It is hoped that Iceland’s first methane fuel production plant will be built before the end of next year. Read the full story

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Icelandic tourism association joins call for lower fuel tax


The Icelandic Travel Industry Association has added to existing calls for the Icelandic government to cut fuel duty. Read the full story

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Icelandic government to set up high fuel price working group


Iceland’s government is set to form a working group to look into the record high petrol and diesel price and what to do about it. Read the full story

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Drivers put the brakes on “DF” numberplates


Some Danish drivers are being put off buying new cars, as the latest EU number plates unintentionally promote a far right political party. Read the full story

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Iceland hails low number of road deaths


Six people have died in road traffic accidents in Iceland so far this year — a figure lower than in any year since 1946. Read the full story

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Finns the worst drivers among Nordic countries


Finns have been named and shamed as the worst drivers among their Nordic neighbours. Using a mobile phone behind the wheel, dozing on the job, and even drink-driving are some of the dangerous habits people from Finland have admitted to in a newly released study. Read the full story

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