Wind power network proposed for Europe
An energy network stretching across 5,000 miles could cut carbon emissions in Europe by as much as 25% according to scientists. The proposed scheme wo...
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Large number of earthquakes in Iceland
Fifteen earthquakes hit the north side of Langjökull glacier in the interior of Iceland on Monday. The largest measured 4.4 on the Richter scale and w...
Novator calls for changes in Finnish telecoms firm
Finnish telecoms operator Elisa has been asked by its largest shareholder Novator for radical changes in their operations. Novator, the investment fir...
Glitnir to develop first geothermal power plants in India and Nepal
Nordic bank Glitnir and Indian energy company LNJ Bhilwara Group last week signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to collaborate in developing geo...
Canadians on trade mission in Iceland
Residents of Newfoundland Canada visited Iceland last week to showcase local products for the holiday season. Representatives from 31 companies made t...
Flu jab doctor warns of epidemic
The doctor who invented the flu vaccine agrees that a major flu outbreak is likely but says the flu jab is powerless to stop it. Dr Graeme Laver, who ...
Christmas supermarket delivery problems solved online
The grocery comparison site, mySupermarket, has made it easy for online shoppers to find highly sought-after delivery times during the busy Christmas ...
Icelanders on the Internet
As Iceland becomes more prominent on the world stage, people want to find out more about the remote north Atlantic island and its inhabitants. Particu...