Norwegian Government Officials to Iceland for Talks on the Country’s Economy
A delegation of Norwegian Government Officials has arrived in Iceland, ready for talks with Icelandic authorities on the country’s current financial s...
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Copenhagen’s iconic King David gets nicked
It was initially believed to be a practical joke when the 2.5 tonne bronze statue of King David disappeared from the stonework shop in Copenhagen wher...
Iceland best place for press freedom
The international journalists’ body, Reporters Sans Frontieres has published its annual report on global press freedom, The Guardian reports. Iceland,...
Swedish King’s support for wolf hunting raises hackles
Recent remarks by Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf XVI that wolves should be hunted in Sweden immediately raised cries of concern from local members of the W...
Used cars from Iceland go on sale
A new website has opened today to allow the export of high quality used cars from Iceland. Following various stories (including on IceNews) on the pos...
Central Bank of Iceland collateralised loans
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CENTRAL BANK OF ICELAND: The Central Bank of Iceland provides financial undertakings with facilities in the form of collaterali...
Oslo’s famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump says goodbye
One of the major landmarks of Norway’s capital, the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, is being dismantled in preparation for Oslo’s bid to host the 2011 Nordic S...
Updated information on payment intermediation: some difficulties solved
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CENTRAL BANK OF ICELAND: The Central Bank of Iceland has compiled updated information on the status of domestic and internation...