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Iceland donates an additional CHF 200,000 to WTO Fish Fund
Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said: “I warmly welcome Iceland's second contribution to the WTO Fish Fund, which reflects its strong commitment to sustainable fisheries and multilateral cooperation. Building on its previous donation, this...

Iceland Emerges as a Leading Destination for Adventure Elopements in 2025
From untouched landscapes to sustainable tourism practices, Iceland is setting the stage for intimate, adventure-filled weddings in 2025. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is...


The International Myeloma Foundation Announces 2nd Annual Iceland Cycling Expedition, to be Held from August 27 – September 2
STUDIO CITY, Calif., March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is excited to announce that the 2nd annual Iceland Cycling Expedition (ICE)—a 6-night/7-day endurance fundraiser biking expedition —will take place...


Century Aluminum Signs Power Agreement Extension with Santee Cooper Through 2031
CHICAGO, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX) has signed an extension of its power agreement with South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) to secure a stable power supply for its Mt. Holly smelter...

Iceland deploys its first fully funded UN Volunteer in India
Chinenye Anekwe is a UN Volunteer Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) India Office since August 2024. She is a 2018 fellow of GRÓ Gender Equality...

Author Presentation and Book Signing: Bergthora's Saga: A Heathen Revenge in a Christian Iceland
After his presentation on Viking-age culture and its sphere of influence from North America to North Africa; Reiner will read from his book and sign copies. FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On November 17,...

European Medicines Agency Recommends Marketing Authorization of AVT03, Alvotech’s Proposed Biosimilar to Prolia® and Xgeva®
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, today announced that the European Medicines...

European Medicines Agency Recommends Marketing Approval of Gobivaz®, Alvotech’s Proposed Biosimilar to Simponi® (golimumab) with Advanz Pharma as Commercialization Partner
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND and LONDON, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide and Advanz Pharma Holdco Limited...

Blue Lagoon Iceland by Zu Hao Zhang - K Laser Design Lab Wins Iron A' Design Award in Packaging Design Category
Innovative Packaging Design Inspired by Iceland's Timeless Landscape Earns International Recognition COMO, CO, ITALY, December 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The A' Design Award, a highly respected and well-recognized award in the field of...
Alvotech Announces Marketing Approval in Japan of Three New Biosimilars
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, today announced that its commercialization...

The Extraordinary Rescue of 'Bird', An Entangled Humpback Whale in Iceland
In the remote Icelandic Westfjords, a humpback whale became entangled in fishing lines but was freed by local communities. DRANGSNES, ICELAND, October 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In September, a critical rescue took place in the small fjord...

Icewear Introduces Icelandic Wool-Filled Clothing to the UK Market
Revolutionary high-performance sustainable outdoor apparel that keeps warm even when wet, perfect clothing for outdoor adventures. UNITED KINGDOM, October 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Autumn 2024 brings new outdoor recreation wear to the...

Working Visit of Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of National Development, Sim Ann to Iceland, 16 to 19 October 2024
Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of National Development, Sim Ann will visit Reykjavík, Iceland from 16 to 19 October 2024 to attend the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) at the invitation of Chairman of the...

CLEAR+ Enrollment Now Available to More International Travelers for Seamless Airport Journeys
NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, today announced the expansion of CLEAR+ enrollment, enabling travelers from 40 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas to join CLEAR+ and enjoy a...

Oculis Announces Presentation of Phase 2 ACUITY trial results with Privosegtor in Acute Optic Neuritis at ECTRIMS
ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oculis Holding AG (Nasdaq: OCS / XICE: OCS) (“Oculis”), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovations for ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic diseases with significant unmet medical...

Fewer than half of enterprises are fully successful with network observability tools: New research from Enterprise Management Associates and BlueCat
NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlueCat, the leading provider of Intelligent Network Operations solutions for AI-enabled networks, today announced the findings of a new report developed in collaboration with Enterprise Management...

Halli Thorleifsson Relaunches Ueno to Humanize the Future of Tech
REYKJAVíK, ICELAND, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Halli Thorleifsson, the celebrated designer and entrepreneur behind some of the most emotionally resonant digital experiences of the last decade, is relaunching his award-winning...

EU to launch new Entry/Exit System for non-EU travellers on 12 October 2025
The EES is an advanced technological system that will digitally record the entry and exit information of non-EU nationals travelling to 29 countries in the Schengen area: 25 EU member states, as well as Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland and...