Norwegian Air carries 10 million passengers in 2009
Despite the economic downturn Norwegian Air has reported significant passenger growth for 2009 with an 18 percent rise from the previous year.
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Sweden scores zero on Quality of Life Index
The consistency with which Sweden ranks highly amongst the world’s ratings for quality living standards is in jeopardy, following the publication of a...
Prime Minister of Iceland urges IMF to continue Economic Programme
Prime Minister’s Office, Press Release : “I would like to emphasize that the Economic Programme in co-operation with the IMF should continue wit...
Energy for debts: a potential solution for Iceland?
The ‘Energy for Debt’ proposal is able to revitalise the Icelandic economy very quickly and direct structural development in the right (i....
Government bill for a national referendum on Icesave legislation
(Press release from Icelandic Prime Minister’s office) The Icelandic Parliament, Althingi, convened today to debate a Government bill regarding the pr...
Pirates seize Norwegian-owned tanker
The chemical tanker Pramoni, which was seized on 1st January by Somali pirates, has been revealed to be owned by a Norwegian shipping group.
Declaration by the President of Iceland
(OFFICIAL TRANSLATION) The collapse of our banks and the difficulties following in the wake of the world economic crisis have created profound difficu...
Denmark seeks cheese protection
A leading Danish gastronome has called for the country’s famous Havarti cheese to be protected under copyright laws.