Google unveils its answer to Wikipedia
Google launched its online encyclopedia to the world on Wednesday, after almost 7 months in closed beta testing. The project, called Knol, will featur...
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Fiji Water shuts down factory in response to new bottling tax
Bottled water giant Fiji Water has closed operations following the interim government’s decision to levy a 20 cents per litre tax on all bottled water...
Iceland Express offer cheap summer flights
Low fares airline Iceland Express is currently offering flights to Iceland from 49 GBP as part of its summer ‘Icebreaker’ promotion. Icebreakers are t...
Generic prostate cancer drug launched in UK
Actavis, a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Iceland, has launched a generic drug for prostate cancer in the United Kingdom. The drug Bical...
UNESCO may shut the door on oil drilling off Norway’s Lofoten islands
An ongoing debate between local conservationists and the oil industry could become moot if UNESCO adds the scenic Lofoten islands to its list of World...
US VIPs to visit Svalbard’s Global Seed Bank
A diverse delegation of VIPs from the US will travel to Norway’s Arctic archipelago of Svalbard this week in an attempt to learn more about global war...
Luxury electronics company losing out to lower prices
Bang & Olufsen, the Danish manufacturer of stylish, top-end stereo systems and televisions, is losing ground to companies like Sony and Samsung, w...
Study Ranks Iceland No. 1 in Economic Opportunity, Quality of Life
Zimbabwe ranked worst on Economic Opportunity & Quality of Life Index by C.W. Post researchers Panos Mourdoukoutas and Abraham Stefanidis Brookvil...