A Smoking Gene found by Decode Genetics
deCODE Genetics has shown how a single variant in the genome sequence leads to nicotine dependence and risk of lung cancer and other smoking related d...
Bankers reject claims that Iceland is in financial crisis
“Fears of a meltdown are vastly overblown“, wrote Hannes Gissurarson, professor of political theory at the University Iceland in the Wall Street Journ...
Offshore savings bank launches 6.30% bond – BBI
Savings specialists Bradford & Bingley International (BBI) have released a fixed rate offshore bond paying up to 6.30% interest. The Fixed Rate Bo...
Iceland wants a piece of Google pie
According to a recent report by Business Week, the costs of cooling data centres and providing them with operational power is growing, leading Iceland...
Will global warming be advantageous for Scandinavia?
Climate change and global warming are currently hot topics in most countries around the world. Many governments are attempting to slow the trend towar...
Glitnir becomes second largest broker on Oslo Stock Exchange
Glitnir increased its market share to 7.37% of the equity turnover on the Oslo Stock Exchange in March. It means the Nordic banking group is now the s...
Artist Gunnhildur Hauksdottir exhibits in Reykjavik
The works of modern Icelandic artist Gunnhildur Hauksdottir are currently on display at the Hafnarhus Art Gallery in central Reykjavik. The installati...
Skin cancer on the increase in Sweden
In a recent report from the Gothenburg-based Sahlgrenska University Hospital it was revealed how more Swedes have been diagnosed with skin cancer sinc...