First Miss Headscarf contest in Denmark
On Tuesday, an Iraqi-born student was named the winner of Denmark’s Miss Headscarf 2008. According to AFP, an 18-year-old won the controversial prize....
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SPX signs USD 100 million deal with Orkuveita Reykjavikur
Orkuveita Reykjavikur, an Icelandic utility company, will be using the services and equipment of SPX Corporation in its thermal-equipment business. Th...
British company offers free flights to explore the fjords
A British tour company recently announced the launch of a new service which will connect passengers to their Nordic cruises for free. The UK-based Voy...
Actavis helps disabled in Bulgaria
Actavis, a generic drugs manufacturer based in Iceland, has completed the latest project in its campaign to make some of Bulgaria’s most important spi...
Bradford & Bingley International launches 7.00% fixed rate bond
Offshore savings bank Bradford & Bingley International has just released its latest fixed rate sterling savings bond which is offering an interest...
Denmark celebrates summer, veritably
Despite starting off in gloom and heavy rain, Denmark has enjoyed its sunniest month since records began in 1920. With 322 hours of sunshine, the Cope...
Iceland’s Viking Festival starts today
The annual Viking festival in Hafnafjordur kicks off today with the opening of the Viking craft market at 5pm. The festival has been held since 1995 a...
Icelandic economy will avoid recession says IMF
According to a recent forecast from the International Monetary Fund, Iceland’s economic growth in 2008 will be higher than the IMF had predicted in it...