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“Paper Tiger” or “Snow Leopard”: The EU Sanctions Tajikistan One Year On?

Posted by Liona Jensen
June 4, 2023

Brussels, Frankfurt (29/5 – 33) European Parliament members have strongly condemned ongoing repression by the authorities of Tajikistan against journalists, activists and protesters in the Gorno-Badakhshan...

Experience Iceland’s Unique Culture and Traditions

Posted by Fredrik Eydis
June 4, 2023

Iceland’s precious ancient heritage lives in harmony with the most exciting innovations from today’s world of culture. From museums and art galleries to cutting-edge...

Norway Starts to Export Sperm

Posted by Erika Dyre
June 3, 2023

Swedish and Icelandic women will be able to get pregnant with Norwegian sperm. The Directorate of Health in Norway deems it okay to export...

Council of Europe Summit’s Cost for Iceland Still Unknown but ‘Within Budget’

Posted by Eirny Donar
June 2, 2023

The cost of the European Council summit for Iceland is not yet known but is believed to be within the budget, the Icelandic Office...

Green Energy Plays Bigger Roles in European Countries

Posted by Eirny Donar
June 2, 2023

European countries have been accelerating their green transition by promoting usage of renewable sources such as wind and solar. Recent data showed that the...

Iceland Seafood International Hf: Share Issuance in Accordance With Authorization From 2023 AGM

Posted by Christoffer Dahl
June 1, 2023

As announced after the Annual General Meeting of Iceland Seafood on March 16th the company’s board of directors was given an authorization to increase the...

WWII Finnish “Unknown Soldiers” Laid to Rest in Lappeenranta

Posted by Christoffer Dahl
June 1, 2023

The unidentified remains of 48 Finnish soldiers killed in the second world war have been buried in a military funeral in Lappeenranta. The funerals...

Icelandic Airline Niceair Filing for Bankruptcy

Posted by Brenda Carice
May 31, 2023

Icelandic airline Niceair will file for bankruptcy, according to Iceland Monitor based on a press release from Niceair’s board of directors. This press release...

Iceland and Portugal Sign MoU for Cooperation on Geothermal, Renewable Energies

Posted by Brenda Carice
May 31, 2023

ADENE, the Energy Agency of Portugal, and Orkustofnun, the National Energy Authority of Iceland, have signed an MOU that marks the strengthening of cooperation between...

Finland’s Accession to NATO Innovation Fund Unlocks Opportunities for Finnish Startups

Posted by Axel Daube
May 30, 2023

Finland’s recent approval of its application to join NATO’s Innovation Fund has opened up exciting possibilities for early-stage startups in the country. As part of...