Tag: Iceland
Japan selling whale meat from Iceland: report
Japan has recently purchased whale meat from Iceland, marking the first such imports in 17 years, Kyodo News reported, a move that will likely irk environmental groups and anti-whaling countries such as Australia.[MORE]
Demonstrators injured in Reykjavik protest
A protest in the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik, over the government's handling of the financial crisis has ended in violence.[MORE]
IMF approves $2b loan for troubled Iceland
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a loan of more than $2 billion to Iceland to help it cope with what the IMF described as a banking crisis of extraordinary proportions. [MORE]
IMF agrees Iceland loan deal
IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn says the fund has reached an agreement on providing a loan to Iceland, which will go to a vote next week.[MORE]
Iceland must use crisis to return to green roots: Bjork
Iceland should use the global financial crisis to reject economic domination by foreign corporations and promote small-scale, green-friendly enterprise, according to Bjork.[MORE]
Iceland raises interest rates to 18 per cent
Iceland's central bank has raised its key interest rate from 12 to 18 per cent as the country battles against financial collapse. [MORE]
Icelanders call for PM to resign over crisis
Icelanders have taken to the streets of Reykjavik to call for resignation of the Prime Minister and the central bank chief for failing to avert the financial crisis that has crippled the economy.[MORE]
Iceland asks IMF for $3b
Crisis-struck Iceland has called on the International Monetary Fund for $US2 billion ($3.2 billion) in aid to help fix a broken banking system, restart currency trading and soften the blow from a withering economic downturn.[MORE]
Bjork, Yorke 'team up' for single
Icelandic vocalist Bjork is to release a new single featuring backing vocals from Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke later this month.[MORE]
Reykjavik stocks plunge 76pc on re-opening
Iceland's stock exchange has plummeted by an astonishing 76 per cent during the first session of trading after a three-day suspension. [MORE]
Two more genes linked to common skin cancer
Scientists have found two new genetic variations that appear to increase the risk of the most common skin cancer among people of European descent.[MORE]
Iceland blames UK for banking crash
Iceland has accused the British Government of helping to bring down its troubled banking system after the United Kingdom used anti-terrorism legislation to freeze Icelandic assets in Britain.[MORE]
European stocks mostly rebound amid rate cuts
European stock markets rebounded slightly as governments rushed to protect ailing banks and their savers, while Asian shares ended mixed after world indices endured sharp falls a day earlier.[MORE]
European govts scramble to calm skittish markets
Shares in European banks fell sharply as the markets waited for Governments to boost the plagued banking sector.[MORE]
Wall St slumps on bailout anxiety
Wall Street is reeling with the Dow Jones industrial average sinking below 10,000 for the first time in four years.[MORE]
France downs Iceland to win men's handball gold
France has outclassed Iceland 28-23 to win the men's handball gold medal, shattering its opponent's dream of snaring its first ever Olympic gold in any sport.[MORE]
Iceland stuns Spain to reach men's handball final
Unfancied Iceland has crushed Spain 36-30 in a major upset in the men's handball semi-final to reach its first ever Olympic gold medal decider against tournament favourite France.[MORE]
Man City home shock, Villa win in UEFA Cup
English clubs had a bitter-sweet night in UEFA Cup action overnight as Aston Villa won in Iceland but Manchester City face a tough task to qualify for the first round after a shock loss to FC Midtjyllandat.[MORE]
Refugees to move from Iraq desert to Iceland, Sweden
Some of the most desperate refugees stranded in the Iraqi desert will move to Iceland and Sweden under a resettlement program announced by the United Nations refugee agency.[MORE]
Iceland police kill stranded polar bear
Icelandic police say they have shot and killed a polar bear discovered earlier this week on the island, which is hundreds of kilometres from the threatened species' natural habitat.[MORE]
Another polar bear sighted in Iceland
A polar bear has been discovered in Iceland, which is hundreds of kilometres from the threatened species' natural habitat.[MORE]
Iceland and Norway export whale meat to Japan
Iceland and Norway resumed whale meat exports to Japan this year after an 18-year interruption, industry representatives from both Scandinavian countries said.[MORE]
Earthquake rocks Iceland
A strong earthquake has rocked Iceland, damaging roads and buildings in one town and sending frightened residents running into the streets.[MORE]
Garrett condemns Iceland's whale hunt
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has condemned the decision by Iceland to resume commercial whaling.[MORE]
Iceland tops global peace league, Iraq still bottom
Iceland is the world's most peaceful country followed by two Scandinavian neighbours along with New Zealand and Japan, while Iraq is the most violent, an annual study said.[MORE]
