Chinese investors set to sign Iceland land deal
A major China-based investment firm is set sign a land deal with Reykjavik later this month. According to a report in The Global Times, the agreement ...
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Seth Godin to give motivational speech at marketing event in Iceland
Author of the bestselling books Linchpin and Free Prize Inside Seth Godin is set to give a motivational speech at an upcoming marketing event in Icela...
Swedish court overturns acquittal in transgender rape case
A court of appeals in Sweden has overturned the acquittal of a man charged with raping a transgender woman. The ruling comes more than a year after th...
Finnair inks codeshare deal with Flybe Nordic
Finland’s flag carrier has commissioned low-cost firm Flybe Nordic to begin operating some of its regional routes. Finnair currently holds a 40 percen...
Finnish lawmakers consider begging ban
Finland’s parliament has taken part in an initial debate on a new proposal to ban begging in the Nordic country. Recently tabled by Finn Party ministe...
Local council in England recoups more losses from Iceland banking collapse
The local council in Wiltshire, England, has been compensated for almost half of its losses suffered in the 2008 banking crash in Iceland.
Sudanese diplomat expelled from Norway for espionage
A Sudanese diplomatic envoy in Norway has been expelled from the Scandinavian country for allegedly spying on refugees.
Icelandair announces flights to Iceland from London Gatwick for winter 2012/2013
Iceland’s leading airline Icelandair has announced that it has added London Gatwick to its UK flight schedule for winter 2012/2013.