Finnair to launch first European link to Xian
Finland’s flag carrier has announced plans to launch the first-ever nonstop flight between Europe and the Chinese city of Xian.
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Iceland Geothermal Conference recaps this year’s developments
As the Iceland Geothermal Conference (IGC) gears up for the 2013 edition of its biannual geothermal energy conference, organiser Rósbjörg Jónsdóttir r...
Finnish economy to grow 0.5% in 2013
Finnish officials have forecast that the national economy will see minimal growth in the coming year.
Former Baugur head formally charged in Reykjavik
The former chief of Icelandic investment firm Baugur has been indicted on charges over wrongdoing dating from before the 2008 Iceland banking collapse...
Discovery acquires Norwegian broadcaster SBS
US-based Discovery Communications has bought Norway’s SBS broadcasting firm in a deal worth some USD 1.7 billion (EUR 1.3 billion).
Iceland annual tourism up by 16 per cent
Iceland’s tourism sector continues to grow amid the island-nation’s ongoing recovery. According to the latest statistics from the country’s tourism bo...
Iceland president: government to set up wealth fund for oil revenue
Iceland’s premier has said that Reykjavik is to set up a wealth fund ahead of a potential offshore oil boom to protect the country’s revenues. Preside...
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...