Icelanders Expected To Spend 36 Billion ISK Gambling Online

According to an extensive news report by RÚV’s investigative programme Kveikur, Icelandic people are expected to spend approximately 36 billion ISK in illegal gambling this year. As cited by RÚV, Icelandic gamblers do illegal business with around...

Iceland and New Zealand enhance practical cooperation

New Zealand and Iceland are deepening cooperation, in the areas of working holidays, taxation and geothermal energy, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. “New Zealand and Iceland may be oceans apart, but we are two island nations united...

New Zealand enhances practical co-operation with Iceland

Foreign Minister Winston Peters. File photo supplied New Zealand and Iceland are deepening co-operation in the areas of working holidays, taxation and geothermal energy, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. “New Zealand and Iceland may...

Business News | Taiwan to Overtake Korea in Per Capita GDP in 2025: IMF

New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): South Korea's per capita gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to fall by three notches this year, according to a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As per a report by Pulse, the...

7 Best Free Crypto Cloud Mining Platforms in 2025 – How Smart Miners Scale to $100,000/Month

The cryptocurrency market continues to evolve rapidly, opening new doors for investors and enthusiasts around the world. Among the most popular ways to generate passive crypto income in 2025 is cloud mining — a service that allows users to earn...

Iceland just found its first mosquitoes

(CNN) — Iceland’s frozen, inhospitable winters have long protected it from mosquitoes, but that may be changing. This week, scientists announced the discovery of three mosquitoes — marking the country’s first confirmed finding of these insects in...

Microsoft To Invest USD 15.2 Billion in the UAE by 2029 To Boost Technology and Talent Development

Microsoft will invest over USD 15 billion in the UAE by 2029 to strengthen technology and talent across the region. The announcement was made by Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He said,...

Women's World Cup draw: Ireland drawn with France, Netherlands and Poland 

1pm: Fixtures will be finalised later. Four teams in each pool will face each other on a home and away basis, encompassing three double-headers from February 26-March 7, April 9-18 and June 3-9. 12.57pm: The Dutch, ranked 11 in the world, are...

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...

Defending free trade: China commits to open economy in 15th FYP

Editor's note: Chen Guifang is a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. The communique adopted at the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee...

China is soaking up oil imports, and the US and Russia are reasons why

There is a mystery at the heart of the global oil market. China has soaked up a torrent of oil imports this year, filling tanks and underground caverns. Without this, prices would be much lower. But why is Beijing snapping up oil it doesn’t...

EIB Group Approves €9.2B In Financing Across Europe And Beyond

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 24. The Boards of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have approved €9.2 billion in new financing to promote innovation in housing, strengthen energy...

Icelandair CEO Warns Air Traffic Control Strike Will Disrupt Travel and Tourism

Icelandair CEO Bogi Nils Bogason has warned that the planned strike by air traffic controllers will cause widespread disruption far beyond the ongoing wage dispute. As reported by mbl.is, the strike is due to begin at 10 p.m. on Sunday and...

'More To Be Done': Iceland Marks 50 Years Since Women’s Strike That Changed The Nation

Last Updated:October 24, 2025, 20:35 IST Iceland marks 50 years since the kvennafrí strike, celebrating progress in gender equality with women leading all national roles. The original protest saw 90% of Iceland’s women walk off the job and 25,000...

Hard Numbers: Zelensky stumps for Ukraine in London, Iceland is no longer mosquito-free, US releases inflation data during shutdown, Ecuadorian president targeted with chocolate and jam

20: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with over 20 European leaders in London today to push for stronger action against Russia as Western aid stalls. It comes as the US is hesitating to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, and amid...

Minister and Icelandair CEO urge consistent promotion of Iceland abroad

Minister of Tourism Hanna Katrín Friðriksson and Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO of Icelandair, agree that Iceland must stop relying on crisis-driven marketing campaigns to promote the country abroad and instead focus on consistent, long-term marketing...

Will have major negative impact on the national economy

“This is a tremendous blow. Our standard of living in Iceland is built on producing value and exporting it to foreign markets in the form of goods and services. Norðurál is simply one of the country’s largest export companies, so when a major part...

The safest city in the world for travellers is located in Iceland. Read details

Safety is a top priority for many travellers, especially for solo and women travellers. It's important to feel secure when walking back to your hotel late at night or using public transport. As a result, cities that regularly rank high on safety...

ElbOil teams up with Chinese companies to drive green methanol expansion

ElbOil, a German-based company specializing in the trading, brokering, and hedging of marine fuels, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese companies Shandong Shunli Hydrogen Energy Technology, a subsidiary of Henan Shuncheng...

Why women in Iceland are so much happier than in Britain

Iceland is light years ahead of Britain for gender equality, according to Icelandic women - but they warn that it's no paradise When it comes to the best place in the world to be a woman, one country consistently comes out on top. Led by a female...