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Large electromagnetic storm hits Nordic region

Posted on 06 August 2010. Tags: electric, electromagnetism, Northern Lights, science, space, storm, sun

The electromagnetic storm which hit the upper atmosphere over Iceland, Scandinavia, Greenland and North America this week was the biggest since December 2006. Continue Reading

Posted in Canada, Denmark, Energy, Environment, Faroe Islands, Finland, General, Greenland, Iceland, International, MBL, Norway, Saami, Scandinavia, Sweden, Technology, United States2 Comments

Direct flights from Seattle to Reykjavik announced by Icelandair

Posted on 23 July 2010. Tags: Alaska Airlines, Direct Flights to Seattle, Flight to Seattle, Flights from Seattle, flights to Reykjavik, Icelandair

Icelandair has recently announced it is offering a new direct flight service to and from Seattle, USA, and Reykjavik, Iceland, as part of its summer schedule. Continue Reading

Posted in Canada, General, Iceland, International, Leisure, Scandinavia, Travel, United States1 Comment

Bumper summer season ahead for Baltic Sea ferries

Posted on 15 June 2010. Tags: baltic sea, business, Estonia, ferries, Finland, Sweden, tourism, transport

Last summer’s near-record passenger numbers look set to continue for Baltic Sea shipping lines. “The advance reservation situation is extremely good,” said Pasi Nakki, Deputy CEO of Tallink Silja. Continue Reading

Posted in Business, Denmark, Finland, General, International, MBL, Scandinavia, Sweden, Travel0 Comments

Irritable bowel syndrome relieved by choir singing

Posted on 01 June 2010. Tags: choir, hormones, iritable bowel syndrome, nordic, relaxation, research

Nordic countries have long had a fondness for singing, but new research suggests that it should not just be confined to drunken social gatherings. Continue Reading

Posted in Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, General, Greenland, Iceland, International, Lifestyle, MBL, Norway, Saami, Scandinavia, Sweden, Technology1 Comment

Many Finnish children approve of corporal punishment

Posted on 04 May 2010. Tags: children, corporal punishment, Finland

A new survey has revealed that Finnish school children are more tolerant of corporal punishment then their other Nordic neighbours. Continue Reading

Posted in Culture, Finland, General, MBL, Scandinavia3 Comments

Icelandair reschedules flights out of Glasgow despite Keflavik Airport closure

Posted on 24 April 2010. Tags: Flight Information, Flights from Iceland, flights to Iceland, Icelandair Flight Schedule, Icelandair Flights, Volcano Information

Icelandair flights have been re-routed through Glasgow to and from Akureyri airport allowing passengers to still travel to and from Iceland despite the closure of Keflavik International Airport. Located in the north of Iceland, Akureyri is just a 4 hour drive from the capital city Reykjavik. Continue Reading

Posted in Denmark, General, Iceland, International, Leisure, Norway, Scandinavia, Technology, Travel, United Kingdom, United States0 Comments

Denmark criticised for deporting vulnerable Nordics

Posted on 24 April 2010. Tags: Denmark, immigration, nordic, nordic council

The Nordic council has slammed the Danish immigration policy, claiming that fellow Nordic citizens are being unacceptably ousted. Continue Reading

Posted in Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, General, Greenland, Iceland, MBL, Norway, Politics, Scandinavia, Society, Sweden, Travel7 Comments

Icelandair Group helps those stranded with flight schedule and volcanic activity website

Posted on 22 April 2010. Tags: Flight Information, Flight Schedule Iceland, Iceland Volcano, Icelandair Group, Volcanic Activity, Volcano Information

A new website has been set-up by the Icelandair Group to help those stranded or waiting for flights in Iceland, Europe and North America. The website holds all essential information concerning the volcano, ash fall coverage, passenger safety and up-to-date flight schedules. Continue Reading

Posted in Environment, General, Iceland, International, Leisure, Scandinavia, Technology, Travel3 Comments

Iceland volcano grounds all UK flights

Posted on 15 April 2010. Tags: aviation, Iceland, UK, volcano

UK airspace will essentially close between 12.00 and 18.00 BST today due to the ash cloud coming from a volcano erupting in South Iceland. No civilian aircraft will be allowed to enter or leave UK airspace and there is a similar story in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland. Continue Reading

Posted in Environment, General, Iceland, MBL, Scandinavia, Travel, United Kingdom19 Comments

Easter Monday

Posted on 05 April 2010. Tags: Easter, Greenland, nordic, Sweden

Today is the final day of the long Easter celebrations. It is a public holiday in all the Nordic countries. Continue Reading

Posted in Culture, General, Greenland, Leisure, Lifestyle, MBL, Scandinavia, Sweden1 Comment

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