The EFTA surveillance authority, the ESA, has ruled that the Icelandic authorities are required to pay out the minimum insurance amount on Icesave deposits in the UK and Netherlands. Read the full story

Althingi, Iceland’s national parliament, has voted in favour of a bill that would repay Britain and the Netherlands for money lost when Landsbanki collapsed along with its high interest Icesave accounts in the two countries. Read the full story

The third and latest Icesave repayment plan may be more popular in Iceland than its predecessors, but opposition to the bill is well-organised and presented its petition this morning. Read the full story

A clause in the new Icesave deal between Iceland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom states that Iceland must approve the contract and make it legally binding before the New Year, or risk the other two countries backing out. Read the full story

Details of some of the main articles in the newest draft deal in the Icesave dispute between Iceland, the Netherlands and the UK are now coming to light. The burden on the Icelandic state will be anywhere from ISK 0-50 billion (USD 0 – 435.2 million). Read the full story

Despite some claims to the contrary, there has not yet been any new deal agreed in the ongoing Icesave dispute between Iceland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The talks are, however, said to be going very well. Read the full story

An Icelandic trawler yesterday came in for a surprise when it landed an active mine among its fishy catch. Read the full story

Despite being famous for their relaxed attitude to nudity, Swedes are now some of Europe’s biggest prudes. According to a survey commissioned by travel website Skyscanner, Swedes are more likely than other nations to say women should keep it under wraps on the beach. Read the full story

An EU commissioner’s assertion that there is no legal provision for state guarantees of bank deposits in the European Economic Area (EEA) could prove important for the Icelandic government in dealing with Icesave. Read the full story

A fundraising balloon, released at a village fete in the UK, has been found by a family in Norway, more than 600 miles from home. The blue balloon was sent on its long journey from North Somerset by 10-year-old Beccy Filer in a bid to raise money to buy equipment for her school. Read the full story