Norwegians snubbed in new China visa waver scheme
Norwegians have been left out of a new programme that will allow many foreigners to enter Beijing without a visa. Under the new rules announced this w...
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Controversial Greenland mining labour bill approved
Lawmakers in the Greenlandic capital have voted in favour of relaxing regulations on local mining firms. The move, which will allow Chinese companies ...
Danish researchers: ‘childlessness may be linked to early death’
Researchers in Denmark have claimed that those that are involuntarily childless are more likely to die early. The news comes via a new report publishe...
US firm to buy Iceland’s Decode genetics
Reykjavik’s Decode genetics is to be acquired by a major US pharmaceutical giant. According to a report by the Chicago Tribune on Monday, California-b...
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.
Scandinavia fares well again in corruption index
Scandinavia remains among world’s least-corrupt regions, according to the 2012 Corruption Perception Index. The news comes via Berlin-based Transparen...
Reykjavik issues offshore drilling licenses
Iceland’s government has issued several new offshore exploration licenses. According to reports, Faroe Petroleum has been granted a provisional explor...
Underground chain reaction caused 2010 Eyjafjallajökull eruptions
A new report has said that a massive underground chain reaction triggered the 2010 eruptions of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano.