Iceland to start drilling for oil
The Icelandic government has offered 100 licenses to companies to start exploring for oil off the country’s northeastern coast. Iceland could st...
Muslim homestay vacations offered in Thailand
Andaman Camp and Cruise, a family-run Thai travel agency which has been organizing tours in south Thailand for over five years, is now offering its cu...
Water bottlers in Fiji call for tax-free status
The water bottling industry in Fiji wants a tax-free status like other industries and says it is working on the compensation it needs from the governm...
Iceland Express shortlisted for best website award
Iceland Express, the Icelandic budget airline, is in the running for best website at the Budgies 2008 world low cost airline awards. Also shortlisted ...
Iceland strengthens relations with Greece
A meeting between the Icelandic and Greek prime ministers yesterday reaffirmed the good level of relations between the two countries. Geir H. Haarde, ...
Consumer confidence bounces back in Iceland
August experienced a jump in consumer confidence in Iceland, rebounding from a record low of the previous month, reports Reuters referring to a poll b...
Glitnir acts as financial advisor for American Seafoods acquisition
Glitnir Bank, a leading provider of financing and advisory services to the global seafood industry, has advised Seattle-based American Seafoods on the...
Large turnout at annual Glitnir Reykjavik Marathon
The Glitnir Reykjavik Marathon attracted 10,719 runners on Saturday who competed in the full marathon, half marathon and 10 kilometer race. 639 people...