Icelandic government officials and stakeholders meet
According to Icenews sources, a major announcement can be expected early Monday and MBL.is just reported that Icelandic government officials, represen...
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Savers in the UK should not be nervous, Icelandic banks are solid
In and Interview with the BBC on Saturday, Tryggvi Herbertsson, economic adviser to the Icelandic Prime Minister said the government could and would s...
Kaupthing to buy Landsbanki
Local media DV.is reported today that, according to their sources, Kaupthing bank would buy Landsbanki with the back-up of the Icelandic government. A...
Volvo puts first hybrid bus on the streets
Volvo, the Swedish auto-making legend, has released the world’s first commercial hybrid bus. The Volvo 7700 has both a traditional diesel engine and a...
Central Bank of Iceland issues more certificates of deposits
The Central Bank of Iceland decided to offer certificates of deposits. They will be available on tap as of October 3, 2008. The Central Bank will cont...
Finland plans nationwide broadband connection by 2015
The government of Finland has announced its plan to connect every Finish home with fast broadband Internet by the end of 2015. Its goal is to increase...
Indian-made electric cars coming to Norway
In a few months, Indian carmaker Tata Motors is planning to begin selling an electric version of its hatchback car called the Indica in Norway. Workin...
Sweden makes motorways intelligent
In an effort to make its roads safer for drivers, Sweden has equipped a stretch of its main E4 motorway with high-tech equipment that will warn driver...