Reykjavik hosts Internet marketing conference
The annual Reykjavik Internet Marketing Conference and Expo (RIMC) will be taking place on Friday 8th February at the Hilton Nordica in Reykjavik, Ice...
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The secret to the success of Reykjavik University
With a population of only 300,000, Iceland has an impressive nine universities. At one of the largest, Reykjavik University, a recent survey showed th...
Iceland warms up for Eurovision Song Contest
Iceland will choose its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade on 23 February, after the show took a short break for Christma...
Eurostar ticketing connects with UK national rail
Travelling by rail to mainland Europe has become a step easier following a project to link Eurostar’s online ticket system with seven UK train operato...
Taking the leap from oil to geothermal energy
Geothermal energy, found in abundance in Iceland’s volcanic landscape, could provide a significant contribution to world energy needs if the investmen...
Role reversal for Sweden and Norway
Young Swedes are migrating to rich Norway in search of some quick cash, reports The New York Times. As one of the richest countries in the world, Norw...
Top civil servants enjoy larger salary increases
A disparity in the rise in pay of Icelandic civil servants has been revealed, showing high-ranking officials with an average salary increase of 18 per...
New law provokes rush for female directors in Norway
Under a new law effective from 1 January 2008, Norwegian public companies are required to have 40% of board seats be filled by women. With the threat ...