The global head of Greenpeace has been arrested after scaling an oil rig off the coast of Greenland, despite a recently imposed injunction. Read the full story

Cairn Energy has announced that drilling has begun again at its oil exploration rig in the Arctic, after 18 Greenpeace activists breached a restricted area and suspended operations for 12 hours. Read the full story

A top Swedish official has branded Germany’s announcement that it will be decommissioning its nuclear power stations by 2022 as “unrealistic.” Read the full story

Residences and businesses across Finland may soon start employing new devices to provide further aid in their drive for energy efficiency. Read the full story

Business between Denmark and Russia will take a step forward this year via new energy initiatives. Read the full story

The Norwegians and Icelanders have decided to work together on aerial surveying in the so-called Dragon Area this autumn. The survey results will be key to the search for oil in the area. Read the full story

The general committee of Althingi, the Icelandic parliament, has received citizenships requests from ten foreigners. They want to skip the seven year wait and become citizens right away so they can get involved in the renewable energy sector. They say they plan to bring ISK 100 billion (EUR 615.7 million) with them. Read the full story

Reykjavik Energy’s future was secured yesterday; but the embattled company’s future depends largely on a taxpayer-funded loan, big cutbacks and price rises. Read the full story

A far-reaching finance plan for embattled Reykjavik Energy will be presented at the company’s board meeting today. Read the full story

A letter from an IceNews reader with some interesting ideas about Iceland’s energy reserves: Read the full story