Posted on 29 August 2010.
The debts of Reykjavik Energy went down by ISK 12 billion (USD 99.5 million) between the first and second quarters of this year due to the strengthening krona. Despite that, the company is to increase its prices to consumers by 28.5 percent. Read the full story
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Posted on 26 July 2010.
The parents of an Icelandic child suffering from leukaemia are investigating their legal rights in preparation for a lawsuit against a power company which they blame for their five year-old daughter’s illness. Read the full story
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Posted on 20 June 2010.
Landsvirkjun, the national power company of Iceland, yesterday published advertisements for three construction projects at the Budarhalsvirkjun power station. Read the full story
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Posted on 10 March 2010.
Nordural (Century Aluminium) pays a quarter less for its electricity in Iceland than the global average. This was revealed in a confidential leaked document to RUV. Read the full story
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Posted on 11 December 2009.
Years of stout opposition towards nuclear energy is fading, as global warming causes increased acceptance. Read the full story
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Posted on 21 November 2009.
It was announced yesterday evening that Reykjavik Energy has signed a loan deal with the European Investment Bank for around ISK 30 billion (EUR 170 million). Read the full story
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Posted on 05 November 2009.
The state-owned power company Vattenfall has unveiled plans that may lead to at least one new Swedish nuclear power station, according to a press statement by the firm. Read the full story
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Posted on 04 November 2009.
Market gardeners in Iceland distributed vegetables outside parliament yesterday as part of their protest at the high cost of electricity. The protest was timed to coincide with a parliamentary debate about greenhouse farmers and the increasing cost of electricity. Read the full story
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Posted on 20 September 2009.
The Finnish finance minister Jyrki Katainen said last week that he would be happy to export surplus nuclear generated electricity. Read the full story
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Posted on 01 September 2009.
A sizeable minority within the cabinet of the Reykjavik city council intends to request that the details of Reykjavik Energy’s dealings with Canada’s Magma Energy over the sale of its stake in HS Orka be made public. Read the full story
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Iceland government shake up confirmed, Dutch war games company happy
Iceland’s ‘favourite comedy show’ saved at the last minute
Details of alleged Norwegian bomb plot revealed
Boeing Dreamliner in Iceland for testing
Northern Lights experience with Icelandair
Eidur Smari Gudjohnsen moves to Stoke City
Danish-caught pirates released on lack of evidence
Cabinet reshuffle for Icelandic government
Cairn hits Greenland gas jackpot
Iceland concert event Iceland Airwaves to attract thousands of music lovers
Thursday, Sep 2
Light Rain
Currently: 15˚C
Feels Like: 15˚ C
Hi: N/A˚, Lo: 12˚
Wind: 26, Gust: N/A MPH
Wind Direction: ESE (110) 
Friday, Sep 3
Hi: 14˚, Lo: 13˚
Wind: 34, Gust: N/A MPH
Wind Direction: SE (127)
Saturday, Sep 4
Hi: 15˚, Lo: 12˚
Wind: 34, Gust: N/A MPH
Wind Direction: ESE (108)
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