Northern Lights activity in Iceland to increase in the New Year
According to scientists, the beginning of 2013 will see an increase in Northern Lights activity, especially in Iceland, due to intensifying solar flar...
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Controversial Greenland mining labour bill approved
Lawmakers in the Greenlandic capital have voted in favour of relaxing regulations on local mining firms. The move, which will allow Chinese companies ...
US firm to buy Iceland’s Decode genetics
Reykjavik’s Decode genetics is to be acquired by a major US pharmaceutical giant. According to a report by the Chicago Tribune on Monday, California-b...
Icelandair Group signs commitment for new aircraft with Boeing
It has been announced that a commitment to purchase a total of 12 737 MAX 8 and 737MAX 9 aircraft has been signed between Icelandair Group and Boeing.
Reykjavik issues offshore drilling licenses
Iceland’s government has issued several new offshore exploration licenses. According to reports, Faroe Petroleum has been granted a provisional explor...
Immigration prompts increased home prices Oslo
Home prices in several districts in the Norwegian capital continue to rise due to an increased flow of immigrants into the area. The price of flats in...
Chinese investor must re-apply for Iceland resort project
A Chinese tycoon with plans to build a major tourist resort in rural Iceland must re-submit his application to authorities in Reykjavik before the pro...
Early bird tickets for Iceland Geothermal Conference still available
Early bird tickets for the Iceland Geothermal Conference (IGC 2013), set to take place at the Harpa Conference Centre in Reykjavik between 5th – 8th M...