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EFTA countries sign trade agreement with Malaysia in Norway
Xinhua News Agency
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OSLO, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Norway and other European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries signed a new economic partnership agreement with Malaysia during the EFTA ministerial meeting held last week in Tromso, northern Norway. This marked a...
Hot deal: You can fly from Vancouver to London and Iceland for half price
Vancouver Is Awesome
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June 30, 2025
Two for the price of one is always a good deal. Travellers from the Lower Mainland can visit two world class destinations for the price of one this year. Iceland, known as the land of Ice and Fire, has some of the best affordable airfare for folks...
Justin Bieber drops ‘Swag,’ stuns fans with highly anticipated album
Global News
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July 11, 2025
Justin Bieber is back after releasing his seventh album Swag just hours after announcing the project and track list. On Thursday, Bieber, 31, shared a series of billboards found by fans in Reykjavik, Iceland and Los Angeles with the word “Swag,”...
Business : Malaysia Gains Preferential Palm Oil Market Access, Recognition Through MEEPA
Bernama
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June 25, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has gained preferential market access and recognition for its sustainable palm oil following the signing of the Malaysia-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA). The...
Algarve focusing on US Market
The Portugal News
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“We are very confident in the path we have taken”, says André Gomes, president of Algarve Tourism, who believes that “the work carried out is strengthening the region’s competitiveness and attracting more qualified and sustainable tourism”. André...
Icelandic airline PLAY poised to move operations to Malta
Times of Malta
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June 24, 2025
Updated 3.33pm with company comments Budget Icelandic airline PLAY is set to give up its Icelandic operating licence and move its operations to Malta, should a takeover by two of its shareholders be completed. The low-cost carrier, which operates...
Nasdaq Stockholm Welcomes Besqab AB To The Main Market
Mondovisione
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Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) announces that trading in Besqab AB’s Ordinary shares (ticker: BESQAB) and Preference shares of class B (ticker: BESQAB PREF B) will commence today on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market. The company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm...
Iceland’s first cascading waterfall lagoon opens on The Golden Circle
Breaking Travel News
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June 24, 2025
Soak in Iceland’s first cascading waterfall lagoon, and in winter, marvel at the Northern Lights dancing overhead. Laugarás Lagoon opens this summer along the banks of the Hvítá River in the village of Laugarás, a charming location known for its...
Hailey Bieber hits out at 'losers' as husband Justin releases surprise new album
OK!
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July 11, 2025
Hailey Bieber clapped back at the haters as she celebrated her husband Justin Bieber's surprise album announcement on social media. The model and entrepreneur, 28, wasn't shy about her choice of words, calling out 'f**king losers' as her husband...
How One Icelander’s Global Ride Sparked a Mission to Give Back
Iceland Review
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June 27, 2025
This article is brought to you in partnership with Hringfarinn. In the world of extraordinary journeys, some are measured not only by distance, but by the depth of their purpose. The story of Hringfarinn, the Icelandic word for “the ring...
Business : Malaysia Signs Economic Partnership Deal With Switzerland, Norway, Iceland And Liechtenstein
Bernama
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June 23, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland,...
Bit Digital shifts from BTC mining to ETH staking
Coingeek
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July 11, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Bit Digital shifts from BTC mining to ETH staking In a bold move that signals a significant shift in the block reward mining landscape, Bit Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: BTBT), a New York-based, Nasdaq-listed crypto firm with...
Justin Bieber releases 7th studio album ‘Swag’
95.5 KZY - Minnesota
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July 11, 2025
Def Jam Recordings Justin Bieber is standing on business with new music. The singer released his new album, Swag, on Friday, which features 21 new songs. “Inspired by his devotion as a husband and father, this new era of music has fueled a deeper...
Justin Bieber releases 7th studio album 'Swag'
Easy 93.1 - Florida
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July 11, 2025
Justin Bieber is standing on business with new music. The singer released his new album, Swag, on Friday, which features 21 new songs. "Inspired by his devotion as a husband and father, this new era of music has fueled a deeper perspective and...
9 of the best northern lights cruises from the UK, Norway, Iceland and Canada
The Independent
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June 27, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
"Negative consequences for Icelandic households"
Iceland Monitor
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June 27, 2025
No country in the world experiences such significant financial shifts when inflation surges as Iceland does, due to the widespread use of inflation-indexed debt among households and businesses. “This has serious and harmful consequences, and we...
A proposed law change published today could radically shake up how UK companies operate
LondonlovesBusiness
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June 27, 2025
The Company Directors (Duties) Bill, published in the House of Commons this morning, would amend section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to require company directors to “balance their duty to promote the success of the company with duties in respect...
European Stocks Close Higher As Trade Tensions Ease
RTTNews
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June 27, 2025
European stocks closed higher on Friday as trade tensions eased after United States struck a deal with China to expedite rate earth shipments. The deal marks a significant step towards resolving the ongoing trade war between the world's two...
OECD Urges Education And Energy Reforms in Iceland
Reykjavik Grapevine
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June 27, 2025
According to the new report by the OECD, a number of reforms are needed to maintain quality of life in Iceland. The state of education is a particular concern, reports RÚV. Iceland received generally positive marks in the newly released OECD...
PLAY to delist from Icelandic stock exchange; fully exit from US market
AeroTime News
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June 12, 2025
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY has announced substantial changes to its corporate structure and operations, as it continues to realign its business model in search of profitability. PLAY’s two largest shareholders, its CEO, Einar Örn Ólafsson,...