Discovery acquires Norwegian broadcaster SBS
US-based Discovery Communications has bought Norway’s SBS broadcasting firm in a deal worth some USD 1.7 billion (EUR 1.3 billion).
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Greenland premier backs South Korea’s bid for Arctic Council membership
Greenland’s top government official has shown support for South Korea in its bid to become the newest member-state in the Arctic Council.
Iceland annual tourism up by 16 per cent
Iceland’s tourism sector continues to grow amid the island-nation’s ongoing recovery. According to the latest statistics from the country’s tourism bo...
Webcam to show New Year’s Eve live from Iceland
Leading Icelandic Telecommunications Company, Mila, is launching a new website today, which will be broadcasting the 2012/2013 New Year’s Eve celebrat...
Northern Lights activity in Iceland to increase in the New Year
According to scientists, the beginning of 2013 will see an increase in Northern Lights activity, especially in Iceland, due to intensifying solar flar...
New photography book offers unique perspective of Iceland
New photography book on Iceland, TWO IN ONE, offers a unique perspective on the country capturing the charms of two very different seasons from one vi...
Icelandair Group signs commitment for new aircraft with Boeing
It has been announced that a commitment to purchase a total of 12 737 MAX 8 and 737MAX 9 aircraft has been signed between Icelandair Group and Boeing.
Early bird tickets for Iceland Geothermal Conference still available
Early bird tickets for the Iceland Geothermal Conference (IGC 2013), set to take place at the Harpa Conference Centre in Reykjavik between 5th – 8th M...