Icelandic government officials and stakeholders meet
According to Icenews sources, a major announcement can be expected early Monday and MBL.is just reported that Icelandic government officials, represen...
Savers in the UK should not be nervous, Icelandic banks are solid
In and Interview with the BBC on Saturday, Tryggvi Herbertsson, economic adviser to the Icelandic Prime Minister said the government could and would s...
Kaupthing to buy Landsbanki
Local media DV.is reported today that, according to their sources, Kaupthing bank would buy Landsbanki with the back-up of the Icelandic government. A...
Swedish fire eater saves man from burning tent
In a classic case of the right man in the right place at the right time, professional fire-eater Zack Segelstrom saved a man from being burned alive i...
Volvo puts first hybrid bus on the streets
Volvo, the Swedish auto-making legend, has released the world’s first commercial hybrid bus. The Volvo 7700 has both a traditional diesel engine and a...
Actavis reduces drug prices in Iceland
Actavis, the generic drug manufacturer, has announced it has reduced the price of 40 pharmaceuticals on the Icelandic market from 1st October. The mov...
Norwegian princess has another daughter
Norway’s controversial Princess Martha Louise has given birth to her third daughter, named Emma Tallulah Behn. Like her previous daughter, Emma Tallul...
Central Bank of Iceland issues more certificates of deposits
The Central Bank of Iceland decided to offer certificates of deposits. They will be available on tap as of October 3, 2008. The Central Bank will cont...