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Iceland forges diplomatic ties with Fiji
The first diplomatic ties between Fiji, an island nation in the South Pacific, and Iceland were established this month, reports the Fiji Times. Mason ...
Sweden drafts anti-terrorism plan
Despite its global reputation as a peaceful country and international mediator, Sweden has formulated a strategy to counter possible terrorism, report...
Corporate tax rate in Iceland reduced to 15%
The Icelandic government this week announced that it would lower the corporate tax rate in Iceland to 15%. The change applies for transactions during ...
World’s first master degree in Polar Law
The University of Akureyri in Iceland will be launching the world’s first programme in polar law in September. The new master’s programme will focus o...
Icelandic electro-madness at By:Larm 2008
Icelandic bands Benni Hemm Hemm, Bloodgroup and FM Belfast are scheduled to play at the By:Larm music conference in Oslo, Norway between 21st–23rd Feb...
Norway to hunt 1052 whales in 2008
Norway has announced its whale quota for 2008 and plans to hunt over a thousand minke whales. Norway’s Fisheries Ministry said that the quota has rema...
Nordic bank Glitnir at Boston Seafood Show
Seafood specialists Glitnir Bank will be attending the The International Boston Seafood Show held next week in the US. The Boston Seafood Show is Nort...