Inuit lifestyle ‘to be wiped out’
An academic who spent a year living with an Inuit tribe in Greenland says their traditional way of life could be completely eroded in just 25 years.
Saga sales surge ahead of Frankfurt Book Fair
The first run of a brand new German translation of the Icelandic sagas has sold out at lightning speed. The translation of the sagas into German is a ...
Strong Canadian presence at Icelandic ice hockey festival
Last year, 14 women hockey players grabbed the chance to form a ‘Canadian team’ for an annual October tournament in Iceland. This year, the number has...
Reykjavik Culture Night this Saturday
As well as the Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon, this Saturday will also see the Icelandic capital celebrating its annual Culture Night — which a...
Icelandic bars want cheaper beer and wine
The Association of Icelandic Pub Owners has called on the government to provide bars and restaurants with wine and beer at lower-than-retail prices in...
Sweden = retail, wilderness and blondes to foreigners
Snow, shopping and blondes are the most common elements associated with Sweden, according to a survey by the country’s national travel agency.
Moomins brought back from retirement
A husband and wife have written a new series of the legendary Moomin children’s books, ten years after their Swedish- Finnish author and illustrator, ...
Helsinki named as the world’s best city
Helsinki has been named as the world’s most liveable city, according to an annual report by an international culture magazine.