Proposed tax hikes to affect top income earners in Finland
New income tax increases proposed by Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen could result in those who earn over EUR 47,000 a year facing significant ra...
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Norway.com sold to America
The Norwegian American Foundation (NAF) has purchased the Norway.com website, with the site headquarters to be based in Seattle, Washington.
Iceland beats the United States in search for renewable energy
According to a wholesale data-centre hosting company, Verne Global, Iceland is the world’s number one location for cheap and environmentally sound ene...
The alarming rise of pig abuse in Denmark
In Denmark, an increasingly high number of pigs are arriving at slaughterhouses with visible injuries caused from being beaten with planks and chains.
Rise in Icelandic cod liver oil export to China
This year, online Icelandic clothing and souvenir retailer, Nordic Store, has tripled its export sales of cod liver oil products from Iceland to China...
Helsinki named World Design Capital for 2012
Helsinki has been awarded the title of World Design Capital for 2012 at the World Design Congress held in Singapore last week. The Finnish capital bea...
Kaupthing creditors own majority of Arion: confirmation
(PRESS RELEASE from the Kaupthing resolution committee:) The Resolution Committee of Kaupthing Bank contributes up to ISK 66 billion in common equity
Small businesses unaware of Internet- and information security risks
According to a recent survey conducted by the NCSA (National Cyber Security Alliance), 70 percent of small businesses claim to not have any formal Int...