Second polar bear killed in Iceland
A second polar bear, which was found roaming in Northern Iceland yesterday, has been shot. Stefan Vagn Stefansson, police chief from Saudarkrokur, sai...
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Finnish President hopes for peace in Sri Lanka
The President of Finland recently expressed her desire for Finland to continue assisting Sri Lanka, according to reports in the Asian Tribune. Tarja H...
Another bear sighting in Iceland
This time the polar bear will be saved if possible. Polar bear sightings are rare in Iceland, but over a period of two weeks Iceland has had two. Acco...
RMS releases report on Iceland’s quake
Two weeks ago a strong earthquake was felt in Iceland, causing some property damage, but thankfully no deaths. According to a report by Risk Managemen...
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....
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...