Iceland Express starts Reykjavik to Warsaw flights
Budget airline Iceland Express will begin operating flights between Iceland and Poland from May this year making it the first time a direct route betw...
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EFTA to strengthen trade with India
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), recently agreed to negotiate a trade and investment agreement with India. A joint task force will be estab...
Speed skating Canadian takes first in Norway
Canadian speed skater Denny Morrison recently finished first in the 1,000 metre race in Hamar, Norway. The win puts the 22-year-old a few points close...
Norway asked to mediate in Kashmir
Norway’s reputation and role as a mediator in global conflicts has been brought to the attention of several groups working to secure a resolution to t...
Canada and EFTA sign free trade agreement
Canadian officials announced at the weekend that a trade agreement between Canada and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) had been signed. The ...
Glitnir releases year-end 2007 results
Nordic bank Glitnir has announced its full year results for the year 2007: Financial Highlights ISK 27.7 billion (EUR 315 m) profit after tax 19.3% Re...
Icelandic President visits Qatar
After spending four days in Qatar, the President of Iceland, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, and his delegation bid farewell to Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa ...
Actavis buys Pfizer oncology plant
Actavis, an international pharmaceutical firm which is based in Iceland, recently signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing site from Pfizer in N...