US geothermal conference scheduled for October
Geothermal experts and businesses from around the world will be converging on Reno, Nevada between 5th and 8th October for the 2008 Geothermal Energy ...
Icelandic annual inflation drops to 14%
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Iceland rose by 0.86% between August and September, representing a drop in annual inflation from 14.5% to 14.0%, Sta...
Alaska a “world leader in geothermal power”
The President of Iceland, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, has said that Alaska could be a world leader in geothermal power, reports ktuu.com He also said that...
Norway signs over the personal data of its citizens to the US
In a historic deal, the United States and Norway are set to sign an agreement to share the personal data of each other’s citizens. A similar deal has ...
Hikers damaging fragile Norwegian highlands
During the bright summer season in Norway, hikers, hunters and nature lovers flock to the mountains (fjellene) to enjoy the scenery and exercise. But ...
Confusion over skin cancer and UV rays in UK
New research from the UK suggests that the British public is lacking life-saving knowledge when it comes to skin cancer and premature ageing. The resu...
UK sees increased trust in Icelandic banks
A large number of savings account holders in the UK transferred their funds to Icelandic banks on Monday, reports Mbl.is Icesave, a savings account of...
Al-Qaeda vows new attacks against Denmark
A recently released video of a senior al-Qaeda commander, Mustafa Abu al-Yazid, has threatened fresh attacks against Danish interests around the globe...