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Finnish army admits keeping bomb map secret


Finland’s defence forces have admitted having a secret list of all the places around the country where there could still be munitions left over from the Second World War. Read the full story

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Injection rooms hit the streets for Denmark’s drug addicts


Two ambulances donated by Falck, the private emergency response service, are now operating as injection rooms for people addicted to drugs. Read the full story

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Hospital fire caused by faulty cables


A fire at Turku University Hospital on Friday 2nd September was caused by a short circuit in out-of-date electrical cabling, according to reports. Read the full story

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Greenland publishes Cairn spill plans


The Greenland government has published oil spill contingency plans for controversial drilling firm Cairn Energy after repeated calls for such action from environmental activists. Read the full story

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Czech ‘danger’ tour company hits back at Icelandic ire


Adventura, the Czech tour company whose bus rolled into a lake last weekend in the Icelandic highlands, has sent out a statement defending itself against accusations of misconduct and reckless driving. Read the full story

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South Iceland glacial flood gearing up for second wave?


There are signs that another glacial flood could be starting from the eastern Skaftarkatli crater under South Iceland’s Vatnajokull glacier. There is no imminent danger to travellers. Read the full story

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Shipping company under fire for hostage inaction


A Danish shipping company has had complaints filed against it for allegedly neglecting its duties in connection to six of its sailors who have been held hostage by Somali pirates since 12th January. Read the full story

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Katla volcano in Iceland remains dormant


A glacial flood affected South Iceland last night, likely caused by draining of geothermal melt water from underneath the east side of the Myrdalsjokull glacier. Read the full story

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Copenhagen still struggling after weekend floods


A weekend of monsoon-style rainstorms has left many parts of Copenhagen and eastern Zealand underwater, with violent storms set to continue this week. Read the full story

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Serious traffic accident in Iceland: 11 hospitalised


A traffic accident yesterday in north Iceland involved three cars and left 11 people in hospital, two of them seriously injured. Read the full story

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