MP rapped for controversial island exile comment
A right-wing Finnish Politician has been given a final warning by fellow party members for suggesting that homosexuals and Somalis should be sent to l...
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Iceland and Reykjavik voted ‘Best in Travel’ 2012 by Lonely Planet
Iceland and its capital Reykjavik have hit the number one spots for Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 list as the top country and city to visit, as ...
Betware expands its interactive gaming solutions with CIRSA agreement
On Thursday 20th October, Betware, the Iceland-based developer of interactive gaming solutions, signed an agreement with CIRSA to offer its flexible a...
Illegal immigrants used as car wash slaves
Immigrants and asylum seekers are working in slave-like conditions at car washes across Sweden, according to police.
Islandsbanki wins audience choice award at geothermal energy conference
On Wednesday 26th October, Islandsbanki and Glacier Securities won the ‘Best in Show’ audience choice award for its booth at the geothermal energy con...
Order of priority claims under the Emergency Act deemed valid by Icelandic court
The Supreme Court of Iceland today ruled in a case concerning the Emergency Act of October 6th 2008. The ruling entails that the law and associated ac...
Amnesty condemns Finland-Middle East arms deals
Amnesty International has criticised Finland for exporting weapons to Middle Eastern governments during the ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings.
Denmark condemns new Israeli settlement plans
Denmark’s foreign minister has criticised a decision by Israel to start building a new settlement in East Jerusalem.