With Eurovision 2013 done and dusted, the annual talent fest will now move across the Øresund after Denmark triumphed in Malmo. Speculation is already underway as to which city will be the next host.
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Where to host Eurovision 2014?
Posted on 22 May 2013.
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Icelandic music festival Reykjavik Music Mess to take place this weekend
Posted on 21 May 2013.
The annual Icelandic music festival Reykjavik Music Mess is set to take place this weekend (May 24-26) at Volta and Kex Hostel in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland.
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Denmark wins Eurovision Song Contest 2013
Posted on 21 May 2013.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2013 which took place in Malmö, Sweden on Saturday night saw the victory of Denmark with the song “Only Teardrops” sung by twenty year old Emmelie de Forest.
Posted in Denmark, Entertainment, Leisure, Music, Sweden1 Comment
The Simpsons Season Finale to feature Sigur Rós and Iceland
Posted on 17 May 2013.
Icelandic band Sigur Rós will feature in The Simpsons Season Finale this weekend. The episode, which will see some of its main characters visit Iceland, will feature an entirely original score composed by the band – a first for the famous American adult sitcom now concluding its 24th season.
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World’s biggest cod reeled in from Norway waters
Posted on 16 May 2013.
A massive cod, weighing at a whopping 103 pounds, was caught recently off shore in Hammerfest. It is believe to be the largest such species ever caught by rod.
Posted in Bizarre, Leisure, Norway2 Comments
Swedes forced to wait for Iron Maiden brew
Posted on 16 May 2013.
Heavy metal rockers Iron Maiden have launched their own ale, but a bureaucratic hiccup may deny Swedish fans a taste. The special cask ale, named Trooper, is yet to be launched locally due to an issue with the label.
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Denmark’s ‘bookies favourite’ goes to Eurovision Final
Posted on 15 May 2013.
Hot favourite to win this year’s Eurovision Contest, Emmelie de Forest, has made it to Saturday’s final with her song Only Teardrops, following Tuesday’s semi-final that eliminated the first six of the 33 contestants.
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Oslo needs your garbage
Posted on 14 May 2013.
A shortage of rubbish in Norway’s capital is having an unusual effect on heating for the city. Oslo’s forward thinking use of incinerators to produce heating has come unstuck due to supply insufficiencies.
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