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Icelandic towns criticised for sewage treatment


Only five of Iceland’s ten biggest municipalities are living up to their responsibilities as far as sewage treatment is concerned. Read the full story

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Terrorists arrested but alert level remains low in Finland


Finland is to remain on a low terrorist alert despite the recent arrest of two people thought to have been involved in the recruitment and financing of terrorim-related activities. Read the full story

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Busy at Icelandic parliament on last day of summer term


Icelandic parliamentarians were exceptionally busy on Saturday, passing 20 new laws and agreeing to end the summer term that day. Read the full story

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Report released into impact of UK anti-terror legislation on Icelandic economy


A report on the effects of British anti-terrorism legislation on Iceland has been released. It is believed Icelandic companies were impacted by ISK 5 billion due to the British government’s actions during the banking crisis. Read the full story

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Former Landsbanki shareholders gearing up for collective legal action


Over a hundred former Landsbanki shareholders have so far signed up to take part in a group lawsuit against Bjorgolfur Thor Bjorgolfsson, who used to be the bank’s largest owner. Read the full story

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Father charged with young son’s stabbing


A father suspected of stabbing his seven year-old son 17 times has been officially charged with his murder by a court in Umea, northern Sweden. Read the full story

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Icelandic tour guides call for restrictions on foreign travel companies


Following a coach accident this weekend, the deputy chief of the Association of Icelandic Tour Guides says that foreign tour companies bringing people to Iceland should be obliged to bring at least one Icelandic tour guide along with them. Read the full story

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Duellers jailed after hitting bum note


A gun duel, which saw one man being shot in the buttock and the other in the chest, has resulted in five-year prison sentences for both the survivors. Read the full story

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Son’s honour killing conviction transferred to parents


A husband and wife, whose teenage son was convicted of killing the boyfriend of their younger daughter, have been sentenced to ten years in prison after a Swedish court of appeal ruled that they were behind the honour killing. Read the full story

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Doctor: torture victims handed death sentences


The director of a specialised healthcare centre claims Finland’s immigration service has a callous disregard for torture victims, as dozens are deported back to their homeland each year. Read the full story

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