Sweden threatens to get tougher on crime
According to a new report from the Swedish government, the country needs to crack down on crime by handing out harsher punishments for violent crimes ...
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Iceland takes decisive action with the launch of an economic stabilisation plan in conjunction with the IMF
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE ICELANDIC PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE: The Icelandic Government has reached an agreement ad referendum with a mission from th...
IMF: fiscal stability imperative for Iceland
The press conference held by the IMF delegation in Iceland this afternoon stressed the point that presently data is being gathered to evaluate the sit...
Update: Icelandic government opposition not happy
The opposition of the Icelandic government is not happy with the outcomes of the negotiations with the IMF delegation in Reykjavik today.
Breaking News: IMF discusses help to Iceland
Bjorgvin G. Sigurdsson, the Minister of Trade, Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir, the Minister of Education, Science and Culture, Arni Mathiesen, the Fi...
Finland could limit border crossings for Russians
In an effort to reduce the traffic congestion problem along its eastern border with Russia, the Finnish government is considering placing a cap on the...
Norwegian Government Officials to Iceland for Talks on the Country’s Economy
A delegation of Norwegian Government Officials has arrived in Iceland, ready for talks with Icelandic authorities on the country’s current financial s...
Central Bank of Iceland collateralised loans
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CENTRAL BANK OF ICELAND: The Central Bank of Iceland provides financial undertakings with facilities in the form of collaterali...