Christmas is a time full of national cultural niches and ex-pats around the world diligently try to recreate elements of festivities from their homeland; however well-integrated they may be for the rest of the year. Icelanders and Iceland are no exception to this rule — and nor are foreigners living in Iceland. This weekend the Lithuanian Icelandic Community held its annual children’s Christmas party, and it was more fun than ever. Read the full story

An academic who spent a year living with an Inuit tribe in Greenland says their traditional way of life could be completely eroded in just 25 years. Read the full story

The first run of a brand new German translation of the Icelandic sagas has sold out at lightning speed. The translation of the sagas into German is a cornerstone of Iceland’s guest-of-honour status at the upcoming Frankfurt Book Fair, which begins in the middle of October. Read the full story

Last year, 14 women hockey players grabbed the chance to form a ‘Canadian team’ for an annual October tournament in Iceland. This year, the number has swelled to 57 women and many are bringing their partners and friends so that the Canadian contingent will be the largest group at The Iceland International Ice Hockey Cup Tournament, to be held at Egilsholl Arena in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik from 5th October to the 10th. Read the full story

As well as the Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon, this Saturday will also see the Icelandic capital celebrating its annual Culture Night — which actually goes on throughout the day and night. Read the full story

The Association of Icelandic Pub Owners has called on the government to provide bars and restaurants with wine and beer at lower-than-retail prices in order to provide their customers with better prices. Read the full story

Snow, shopping and blondes are the most common elements associated with Sweden, according to a survey by the country’s national travel agency. Read the full story

A husband and wife have written a new series of the legendary Moomin children’s books, ten years after their Swedish- Finnish author and illustrator, Tove Jansson, died. Read the full story

Helsinki has been named as the world’s most liveable city, according to an annual report by an international culture magazine. Read the full story

A recent design conference in Bangkok has boosted Thai-Danish relations in a creative fashion. Read the full story