Iceland central bank holds rates, predicts ongoing economic growth
08 February 2012
The Central Bank of Iceland has today decided to keep its benchmark interest unchanged this month and has predicted ongoing economic growth, despite international economic turmoil.




Virðing hf. has, in partnership with other investors, completed a contract for the renovation of historic buildings in Fáskrúðsfjörður; the east Iceland village with strong ties to France.
A man in his twenties is in police custody suspected of having killed a woman yesterday in Hafnarfjörður in the Reykjavík region, Icelandic police say. 
More Finnish employees are being tested for drug use than ever before, according to a new report.
A video was recorded this weekend of what may or may not be the legendary Lagarfljóts Worm -- Iceland's answer to the Loch Ness Monster.
The Iceland travel and tour provider, Bustravel will be offering daily tours to Europe’s biggest glacier,
Valdimar Össurarson runs a company called Valorka, which has designed a marine electric turbine by the same name. The generator won first prize at the International Inventors' Awards 2011. The company hopes its turbine will create a steady and reliable supply of electricity. 



