Invest in Iceland Act passed
The Icelandic Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism proposed a new bill of law that has recently been passed for investments in Iceland.
Business
Information and news on Business and Finance related issues
Danish public opinion turns against the euro
A clear majority of Danes are against joining the euro, despite widespread approval of the move last month. According to a survey by Danske Bank, 55 p...
Oil and gas emissions down in Norway
Emissions from the petroleum industry declined in Norway during 2009. According to reports from the operating companies; volatile hydrocarbons, carbon...
Women to dominate ‘male’ professions in Sweden
Women are set to take over traditional male roles in Sweden, according to a new forecast. Within 20 years, the majority of doctors, architects, lawyer...
Test drilling given the go-ahead in Greenland
Cairn Energy is to begin drilling in Baffin Bay after being given the green light for tests from Greenland’s government. According to KNR, company shi...
Actavis appoints Claudio Albrecht CEO
Actavis Group, the international generic pharmaceuticals company, today announced the appointment of former Ratiopharm leader Dr. Claudio Albrecht as ...
Swedish royal wedding boycotted by news agencies
Global exposure of the Swedish royal wedding was seriously affected by a row over rights, according to Sveriges Television (SVT). The Swedish broadcas...
Iceland lowers interest rates
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to lower Central Bank interest rates by 0.5 percentage points.