Iceland to Strengthen Defence Through Partnerships, Not Troops

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir has said that Iceland is unlikely to establish its own army during her lifetime. Frostadóttir stated that the nation’s contributions to defence are better made through funding and partnerships. Speaking at the...

Georgian-British project Adam’s Tooth wins the top honour in Ji.hlava’s New Visions Forum

04/11/2025 - Mariam Chachia and Nik Voigt’s work in progress has come out on top in an industry strand that foregrounded decolonial perspectives, job insecurity, female authorship and community resilience The teams behind Superhumans (left) and...

Germany and Iceland Deepen Military Cooperation

Germany is strengthening its military presence in the Arctic. During his first visit to Iceland on October 19, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance military cooperation between the two countries....

Shark Tank Updates on RetrievAir, Orka Bar, Alchemize Fightwear, and The Sprouting Company

Modern solutions to complex problems are featured on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank,’ Season 17 Episode 4, where four new products showcase how innovativeness can be channeled. From RetrievAir’s smart idea of making air travel with pets possible, to Orka Bar’s...

Unlocking new horizons for India-Europe trade

In an era when global trade alliances are being redrawn amid shifting supply chains and geopolitical recalibrations, India’s signing of the India–European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) stands out as...

Inside Iceland’s green biotechnology revolution

From a geothermal facility on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, Algalíf has built Europe’s most advanced microalgae plant — and in doing so, has turned sustainability from a corporate claim into a measurable discipline, finds John E. Kaye On the vast...

Mastercard announces NZ, Pacific Islands leadership transitions

Mastercard has announced that Megan Simons will assume the role of country manager for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Ruth Riviere, who will relocate to Sweden next year to lead Mastercard’s Services...

Civilization 7's latest update brings a sweeping balance pass and a broadside of naval mechanics, while Firaxis offers Blackbeard for free as a 'special thanks' to players

Firaxis' attempt to right the ailing vessel that is Civilization VII continues, with its latest update bringing a major balance pass for all civs, plus a bunch of new systems designed to enhance oceanic play. And if you've already picked up...

Scaleup Finance raises £3M to launch Nume, an AI CFO for startups and SMEs

Copenhagen-based CFO-services company, Scaleup Finance, has secured £3 million to launch Nume, an AI CFO positioned to address the financial leadership gap faced by 50 million SMEs globally. While CFOs are standard in larger businesses, nearly 50...

China eyes 3-way currency swap with Japan and South Korea amid Trump's tariff war: source

China is in talks with Japan and South Korea — both U.S. allies — about a possible trilateral currency swap to bolster the region's financial safety net and deepen economic cooperation amid US President Donald Trump's trade war, according to a...

Aluminium hits highest since June 2022 after Iceland smelter incident

LONDON: Aluminium prices touched their highest in more than three years on Wednesday on concern about potential shortages after a smelter incident in Iceland. Three-month aluminium on the London Metal Exchange was up 1% at $2,809 a metric ton by...

Immersive Entertainment Market: Transforming Experiences with VR, AR, and Mixed Reality

The global immersive entertainment market, incorporating virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), was valued at approximately USD 114.37 billion in 2024 and is forecast to skyrocket to USD 442.11 billion by 2030. This...

Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time

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Did Meta Use Porn Content To Train Its AI Models? Facebook Parent Denies Allegations, Says Adult Videos Were Likely Downloaded by Employees for ‘Personal Use’

New Delhi, November 4: Meta has reportedly denied allegations claiming it downloaded adult content to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models and called it "nonsensical." As per reports, the tech giant has urged a US district court to...

Full list of companies fined for failing to pay National Minimum Wage

Millions of pounds have been repaid to the affected workers(Image: GETTY) Almost 500 employers, including some well-known high street and luxury brands, have been fined more than £10 million for not paying the National Minimum Wage. Around 42,000...

Philippines should forge more trade pacts to cushion US tariff impact, says HSBC

THE PHILIPPINES should pursue more free trade agreements (FTAs) to shield its exports from the fallout of the US’ widening trade war, HSBC Global Investment Research said in a report. “The Philippines will need to reach out to more and larger...

New Joint Nordic Chamber of Commerce Emerges from EXPO 2025 in Japan

Five Nordic chambers of commerce in Japan – from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – are proud to announce the official launch of the Nordic Kansai Business Alliance (NKBA). Building on momentum from the successful Nordic Pavilion at...

Orkuveitan to lead deep geothermal drilling project in Iceland targeting 400 °C temperatures

Signing of cooperation statement for the IDDP-3 deep drilling project (source: Orkuveitan) Icelandic energy companies have signed a cooperation statement for the IDDP-3 project, which aims to drill to 4-5 kilometers targeting 400 °C temperatures....

Illinois men's basketball still out in front for international recruiting

CHAMPAIGN — Brad Underwood spent the last weekend in June in Serbia as a guest speaker at the Belgrade Basketball Clinic. Associate head coach Orlando Antigua made the trip with him. It was an interesting time to be in the Serbian capital. Tens of...

Germany to Base Warships Plus Submarines and Recon Aircraft in Iceland for Arctic Security

Germany and Iceland have agreed to expand defense cooperation, allowing German naval and air assets to operate from Icelandic bases. The move enhances NATO’s ability to monitor Russian maritime activity and safeguard vital undersea infrastructure...