The Icelandic financial supervisory authority takes over Glitnir Bank
Based on new legislation, the Icelandic financial supervisory authority (IFSA) has proceeded to take control of Glitnir Bank. The bank is now under th...
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Breasts not making a big splash in Copenhagen
Perhaps the thought of topless sunbathing at a chlorinated concrete public pool isn’t appealing, or it could be a hint that Danish women are actually ...
Actavis breast cancer drug approved in the US
Actavis, a generic drugs manufacturer based in Iceland, has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration to market the generic breast ...
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...