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Bilateral Defence And Security Agreement Between Iceland And The EU Announced
Reykjavik Grapevine
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July 18, 2025
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced at a press conference on July 17 that negotiations will begin on a bilateral agreement between Iceland and the European Union concerning defence and security matters, reports...
Samherji increases investment target to €210M for Iceland land-based project
RAStech
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July 18, 2025
New shares in Samherji Fish Farming to finance their Salmon Garden have been issued, increasing the investment from EUR 125 million (US$145.7 million) to EUR 210 million (US$244.7 million). The new shares were issued through equity private...
8 Antarctica expedition cruises where you can kayak with penguins
AOL
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Antarctica is a bucket-list destination for many travelers. And as one of the most remote places on Earth, it’s not easy to visit. That’s why it’s vital to travel with a tour company that knows how to navigate the tumultuous Drake Passage and get...
Small and medium businesses in Grindavík plan to sue the state
Iceland Monitor
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July 18, 2025
Small and medium-sized businesses in Grindavík intend to file a damages lawsuit against the Icelandic state due to repeated closures of the town in recent years. “Of course, not everyone has joined yet, but quite a few companies are involved and...
Volcanic Eruptions Force Popular Icelandic Town To Evacuate. Again.
VICE
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July 18, 2025
Poor Grindavik. This small Icelandic town has been assaulted with one volcanic eruption after another. Unfortunately, it is happening again. Early Wednesday morning, yet another volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula decided it was time to pop off...
A new step in Europe’s armament against Russia: Turkish and Norwegian companies to fill gunpowder together
Strategic Culture
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July 18, 2025
Turkey’s place in the new war preparations called the “European security architecture” is strengthening economically and strategically. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su Turkey’s position in the new war...
Business News | RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Briefs Parliamentary Panel on Indian Economy
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Thursday briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance about the growth of the Indian economy. In the meeting, many MPs have asked questions about the status of Rs 2000...
These are Iceland’s standout hotels for 2025
The Times
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More than half of Iceland’s population live in Reykjavik, its westerly capital, close to the international airport at Keflavik. As you’d expect, a large tranche of this Nordic island’s hotels are found there too. But while most tourists do spend...
Manchester United’s Ambitious Mbeumo Bid Unfolds Amid Iceland Meetings
BVM Sports
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July 18, 2025
Manchester United is updating its strategies under owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who recently hosted key executives in Iceland for discussions on the club's future. Amid plans for team building and a fishing trip, executives confirmed a £70 million bid...
Valur Ingimundarson: “Iceland’s potential EU membership remains a hotly contested domestic issue”
Ukrainian Week
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July 17, 2025
Valur Ingimundarson, Professor of Contemporary History at the University of Iceland and Chair of the EDDA Research Centre, specialises in international history, geopolitics, Arctic politics, and Iceland’s foreign, defence, and security...
These are the best things to do in Reykjavik, whatever your style
The Times
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The world’s most northerly capital may have a population — around 140,000 — about the size of Norwich, but it’s got the personality of a much bigger metropolis. Subversive, stylish and endlessly creative, Reykjavik abounds with energy year-round,...
This report highlights the 'green contribution' of China's trade-in program: Global Times editorial
Global Times
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Illustration: Liu Xidan/GT The latest report from UK-based energy think tank Ember shows that China's consumer goods trade-in program could cut electricity use for residential cooling during peak summer months by as much as 4.1 percent. That's...
$60M luxury hot springs resort near Zion National Park open for business
KSL - Utah
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LA VERKIN, Washington County — Southern Utah has gained yet another attraction, with the $60 million Zion Canyon Hot Springs officially opening on Monday. The new property — the third operated by WorldSprings — features 53 bodies of water,...
Medical-Fish-Skin Company Kerecis Receives the Premier Sustainability Award for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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ARLINGTON, Va. & REYKJAVIK, Iceland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2025-- Kerecis, the company pioneering the use of sustainably sourced fish skin and fatty acids in cellular therapy and tissue regeneration, received Premier’s Sustainability Award for...
Revealed: Man Utd's Mbeumo bid during execs' Iceland summit, Ratcliffe’s fishing trip, ‘bomb squad’ fears
The Athletic
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July 18, 2025
As Manchester United’s pre-season gets properly started in Stockholm against Leeds United, the idiosyncrasies of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s regime will again be apparent. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are scheduled to...
India among world’s most equal societies: World Bank report
The Times of India
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July 17, 2025
A latest World Bank report places India among the world’s most equal societies ranking it the 4th most-equal country globally ahead of the G20 and G7 nations. According to the report, behind this success is a consistent policy focus on: Reducing...
Iceland's PLAY raises $20mn after execs drop takeover bid
Ch-Aviation
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July 9, 2025
PLAY (Iceland) (OG, Reykjavik Keflavik) has raised ISK 2.4 billion Icelandic króna (USD20 million) via convertible bonds priced at 17.5% after two executives withdrew their offer to acquire all shares in the company and delist it from Nasdaq...
Why do Iceland’s volcanoes keep erupting, and how dangerous are they?
The Straits Times
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July 17, 2025
Repeated volcanic eruptions have rocked south-western Iceland since December 2023, and the island’s inhabitants are getting used to the sight of lava spewing near populated areas. For the wider world, the eruptions have rekindled memories of the...
Volcanic Eruption Jolts Iceland: Blue Lagoon & Town Evacuated
London Daily Digital
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July 17, 2025
A dramatic eruption of the Sundhnúkur volcano in southwest Iceland began at approximately 03:56 a.m. local time, opening a 700–1,000 m-long fissure near the crater row around Stóra‑Skógfell, about 50 km from Reykjavík. This marks the twelfth...
Landhótel | Rural Luxury in the Heart of South Iceland
Iceland Review
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July 17, 2025
This article is brought to you in partnership with Landhótel. Amid the wide skies and quiet roads of South Iceland lies a hotel that surprises many who find it. Just off the Ring Road, between the town of Hella and the edges of the wild Central...