Scandinavia fares well again in corruption index
Scandinavia remains among world’s least-corrupt regions, according to the 2012 Corruption Perception Index. The news comes via Berlin-based Transparen...
Scottish councils reimbursed by Iceland banks
Scottish councils have been reimbursed for the lion’s share of investments lost in the 2008 Iceland banking collapse. According to a Scotsman.com, a g...
Iceland central bank: interest rate could still rise
Officials from Iceland’s central bank have said that interest rates could rise further to compensate for increased wage settlements. The comments via ...
Norway sees unexpected growth in Q3
The Norwegian economy grew more than expected during the third quarter of this year, new data has shown. Figures released by Statistics Norway reveale...
Greenland looks to Denmark for mineral investment
Greenland’s top politician has encouraged Copenhagen to invest in his country ahead of an imminent boom in developing local mineral resources.
Central bank raises Iceland interest rates
Iceland’s central bank has opted to raise the country’s primary interest rate by 0.25 percent. Officials from Sedlabanki said that the move comes amid...
Icelandic government responds to mackerel debate
Both Iceland’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and the chief negotiator on mackerel fishing have issued statements today in regards to the ong...
Iceland key partner in extensive development project on geothermal energy
Össur Skarphéðinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, presented today the most extensive development project Iceland has participated in. It ...