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 ...
Sweden will be monitoring Danish journalists
As of 1 January 2009, Sweden’s new anti-terrorism law will come into effect, allowing its intelligence services to read and listen to any corresponden...
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...
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 ...
Denmark plans its largest offshore wind farm
Denmark’s parliament recently approved plans to build the nation’s largest offshore wind farm, which will be located in the North Sea’s Kattegat Strai...
Tromso’s Winter Olympic dream fading
When asked in a recent poll by authorities in Norway if its citizens would support the government spending around USD 5 billion to host the 2018 winte...
Revolutionary new mobile phone service offered by Icelandair
Icelandair customers can now enjoy a new service allowing them to see live and updated information about the status of Icelandair arrivals and departu...