Icesave negotiations concluded – outcome presented
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE ICELANDIC GOVERNMENT: * Principal conditions set by the Icelandic Althingi incorporated in supplementary agreements * Acceptanc...
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Icesave: this is as acceptable as it gets for the Icelandic nation
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The new Icesave agreement does not mean more burden
According to Indridi H. Thorláksson, personal assistant to the Icelandic Finance Minister, the new Icesave deal will not mean more burden than already...
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New Icesave agreement to be announced at 16.00 today (GMT)
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Gay marriage warning for Finland
Finland’s Catholic Bishop, Teemu Sippo, has warned of an impending rift between the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church and Finland’s Catholic Church ...
Thousands of mink in dash for freedom in Jutland
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