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Adventure Sports And Activities Market Size, Share And Forecast To 2033
(MENAFN- Straits Research) Introduction A key factor fostering the growth of the global adventure sports and activities market is the growing emphasis on health and wellness. More consumers are turning to physically active and mentally...

EFSA: Risks of avian influenza spread into Europe via trade
The seasonal migration of wild birds and the importation of certain US products – such as those containing raw milk – could be potential routes for introducing the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) genotype currently affecting US dairy cows...

Bit Digital shifts from BTC mining to ETH staking
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...

Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice: An Odyssey Through Iceland in a Campervan
Sunset over a glacial lake in Iceland - all taken in from the cosy comforts of our campervan. Photo by Hannah We embraced unpredictability, sparse amenities and a resilient spirit to campervan through Iceland in the depths of winter, defying...
FNE ar Venice 2025: Venice Gap-Financing Market 2025 - The selected projects
The 3-day Venice Gap-Financing Market will present 54 projects from around the world in the final stages of development and funding. 330 project applications have been received and the selection reflects the great diversity of backgrounds, stories...

Icelandic partnership between Síminn and HBO
Síminn is to be a partner of Warner Bros. Discovery in Iceland under a new agreement. Subscribers to the Icelandic telco will be able to access selected HBO content as part of Síminn’s premium offer as well as full access to the HBO app. The...

Iceland's biggest pension funds become Laxey shareholders in company's latest funding round
Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland-headquartered land-based salmon-farming firm Laxey has raised USD 33 million (EUR 28.2 million) in private equity to begin constructing the second section of its flow-through salmon farm in Iceland’s Westman Islands. The...

Iceland Trade Deficit Narrows In June
Iceland's foreign trade deficit decreased in June from a year ago, figures from Statistics Iceland showed on Monday. The trade gap dropped to ISK 41.7 billion in June from ISK 43.2 billion in the corresponding month last year. In May, the deficit...

Canada and Iceland mark 150 years of deepening ties rooted in Manitoba
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Manitoba Published Jul 08, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 4 minute read Canada’s Ambassador to Iceland, Jenny Hill, will visit Manitoba for the first time this summer to mark the 150th anniversary of Icelandic...

Justin Bieber drops surprise seventh album Swag
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Justin Bieber’s ‘Swag’: All 21 Tracks Ranked
On Thursday, July 10, billboards across cities including New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Reykjavík popped up all teasing the same thing: Justin Bieber is back. The various billboards showed black and white photos of the superstar, with one in...

This New Iceland Lagoon Features Cascading Pools, Tiered Hot Springs, and Foraged, Local Cuisine
From the iconic Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik, with its ethereal turquoise waters nestled between black lava fields to the rustic Secret Lagoon in Flúðir, where steam vents and mini geysers surround the geothermal pool, Iceland has no shortage of...

Fancy a Digsy’s Dinner? Prezzo and Iceland are offering free “lasaaaaagnaaa” to Oasis fans
Restaurant chain Prezzo and supermarket Iceland are getting involved in the mania over the Oasis reunion by offering some freebies for fans to celebrate the Britpop icons making a comeback. One of the offers comes from the restaurant chain Prezzo,...

WIPO Announces 2025 Global Awards Winners: Recognizing IP-Driven Innovation and Impact
Geneva, July 11, 2025 PR/2025/938 Ten SMEs and startups are the winners of this year’s WIPO Global Awards, with products including antibody therapeutics, sign-to-speech gloves, next-generation memory chips and sustainable protein...

On an anniversary trip to Iceland, they went to check into their hotel. It didn’t exist.
But when the time came to check into one of their hotels, they ran into a problem. The hotel they booked — and paid more than $600 to — didn’t exist. The dispute: Rhoads, a social worker, and Glick, a tech entrepreneur, both in their late 50s,...

Justin Bieber's album "SWAG" — Complete tracklist, features & everything to know
Justin Bieber has announced a new project— his seventh studio album, titled SWAG, which is scheduled to drop on Friday, July 11. Billboards announcing the Sorry singer's new album were spotted in LA as well as in Iceland, The Hollywood Reporter...

OBR warns unfunded spending to damage UK finances amid ‘daunting’ risks
Tuesday 08 July 2025 10:34 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing increased fiscal risks, according to the OBR. The UK...

Turkish Airlines expands partnerships with TAP Air Portugal and Icelandair
The Turkish flag carrier has also expanded its existing codeshare partnership with Iceland flag carrier Icelandair, which was first established in June 2023. Building upon this foundation, Icelandair will now introduce direct flights between...

Gender gap closing
MORRIS DIXON... now our focus must be on translating this educational success into greater equality in the workforce and in leadership The World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked Jamaica among 35 countries offering equal education opportunities for...

"The Selena Gomez shade" — Internet reacts to Hailey Bieber reposting Justin Bieber’s album announcement
On July 11, 2025, Justin Bieber released his surprise album, titled Swag, with minimal fanfare. The day before, various billboards promoting the album appeared in cities worldwide, including Reykjavík, New York City, and Los Angeles, featuring the...