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Memorial services are being held across nation for 77 people killed in worst atrocity since World War II.
Europe Last Modified: 22 Jul 2012 19:36 GMT
Hundreds of flights have been hit as ash from an Icelandic volcano swept over Britain and towards northern Europe.
Europe Last Modified: 24 May 2011 21:01 GMT
Prime minister inaugurates protected frozen cavern, seen as 'Noah's Ark' for plants.
Europe Last Modified: 26 Feb 2008 17:56 GMT

The Arctic archipelago of Svalbard has become a haven for immigrants, because an unusual treaty says they do not need a visa or permit to work and live there.

Archive Last Modified: 04 Jul 2006 06:05 GMT
Norway has begun construction of a vast "seed bank" in a mountain near the North Pole to protect food supplies should environmental disaster or nuclear war occur.
Archive Last Modified: 19 Jun 2006 10:06 GMT
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