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Finnish tech company has plans for "AI gigafactory" in Latvia
LSM
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August 15, 2025
Finnish technology company DataCrunch Oy, in cooperation with Latvia and international investors, has submitted a conceptual proposal to the European Commission for the establishment of an artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactory in Latvia, the...
From Iceland to China - what New Zealand can learn about energy
Infonews NZ
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NZ’s energy system must keep improving to provide for NZ business competitiveness while simultaneously moving to net-zero emissions, BEC says. A new report from the BusinessNZ Energy Council, New Zealand in a Changing Energy World - Benchmarking...
India Eyes New Trade Horizons as Deficit Widens, US Tariffs Loom
Outlook India
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August 14, 2025
The country is now looking to improve export competitiveness as well as export and import diversification. A key development in this area is the free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – comprising Iceland,...
India's July trade deficit widens to $27.35 bln as imports jump
CNBC-TV18
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August 14, 2025
The Commerce Ministry said it remains “fully engaged” with the United States in ongoing trade negotiations, with talks unfolding at ministerial, diplomatic, negotiator, and corporate levels. A key sticking point — Washington’s secondary tariff...
Dani Guindo Captures Otherworldly Aerial Photos of Iceland in ‘Orbital’
Colossal
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August 14, 2025
From the air, Iceland’s mountains, lava fields, glacial streams, and arctic vegetation comprise a world of contrasts. For Dani Guindo, the nation’s unique landscapes inspire an ongoing photography practice, and his recent series Orbital sets the...
HD completes milestone turbine maintenance work for Iceland geothermal power plant
ThinkGeoEnergy
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August 14, 2025
Extensive turbine rotor repair done by HD ehf in Iceland (source: HD ehf) HD ehf has completed one of their most complex turbine repair projects for a geothermal power plant in Iceland, making a milestone for the domestic industry. Industrial and...
Iceland becomes latest nation to sanction Russian fishing companies Norebo, Murman
SeafoodSource
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Iceland has imposed sanctions on Russian fishing companies Norebo and Murman Seafood, following the lead of Norway and the E.U. Norebo and Murman have allegedly carried out espionage activity for Russia in European waters, and in May, the European...
India ‘fully engaged’ with U.S. on trade deal, says Commerce Secretary
The Hindu
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August 14, 2025
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal. File | Photo Credit: PTI India continues to be “fully engaged” with the U.S. on a Bilateral Trade Agreement, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Thursday, however adding that the date for the next round of...
India-EFTA trade deal to come into effect on Oct 1, Oman deal signing soon, fast-tracking EU: Official
The Indian Express
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August 14, 2025
Amid steep US tariffs on India, the Commerce and Industry Ministry has begun fast-tracking trade deal negotiations with the European Union and is set to sign a trade deal with Oman, a government official said on Thursday, adding that the...
Q2 2025 Financial Results
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Reykjavík, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (" Amaroq " or the " Company ") Q 2 2025 Financial Results Maiden revenue and g ood operational progress across all commissioning activities at Nalunaq gold mine...
Nordic Investment Bank reports 'solid' first-half results
LSM
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August 14, 2025
The Nordic Investmet Bank (NIB), in which Latvia has a stake, recorded what it said was a "solid" financial result during the first half of the year. The level of new financing surpassed last year’s levels and lending activity increased throughout...
Biomanufacturing: Scale-up vs Scale-out Economics
BioPharma Dive
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4 major trends shaping today’s oncology market
BioPharma Dive
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Iceland’s tech ecosystem: Scaling innovation from a renewable core
Tech.eu
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August 13, 2025
Over the past two years, Iceland has continued to strengthen its position as a digitally advanced and innovation-driven economy. With a population of just under 400,000, the country combines world-class digital infrastructure, a highly educated...
Justin Bieber Soaks Up Beautiful Iceland In His Gorgeous ‘First Place’ Video
UPROXX
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August 13, 2025
Back in May, Justin Bieber was spotted in Iceland, working on new music that turned out to be his latest album, Swag. He didn’t just lay down tracks while he was in the famously picturesque country, as he also took time to shoot a video for “First...
Alvotech Reports Results For The First Six Months Of 2025 And Provides A Business Update
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Strong performance driven by over 200% growth in product revenues year-on-year Best quarter in Alvotech's history in terms of operating cash flows Continued expansion of commercial partnerships for pipeline assets...
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced review: PS5 is the definitive way to experience Senua's dark Icelandic tale
TechRadar Gaming
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August 13, 2025
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced is the version of the game I’ve been wanting to...
Icelandair Monitors Routes Amid Climate Change Concerns
Iceland Review
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August 12, 2025
Around 5,000 incidents of severe turbulence are logged globally each year. It’s a figure scientists warn could more than double in the coming decades as climate change alters weather patterns. Research by the American Geophysical Union links...
Iceland’s Glassriver To Launch Film Division
Deadline
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August 12, 2025
Icelandic production company Glassriver is launching a dedicated film division. The new division will be led by director Baldvin Z, best known for features like Life in a Fishbowl, Let Me Fall, Jitters, and the Netflix original series Case. The...
Fewer International Adoptions Leave Icelandic Families Waiting
Iceland Review
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August 13, 2025
Only two children have been adopted to Iceland from abroad since 2022. As reported by RÚV, figures show there were no overseas adoptions in 2022, with just one in both 2023 and 2024. The article suggests this as an indication of the global decline...