Business
Business in Iceland is growing fast at home and abroad. Economical conditions are favorable and the business men are aggressive.
Shopping in Iceland: A Trend for 2010
It has been clear for the past year that the party is over and the Icelandic nation has had to find new, cheaper things to fill their days with than they…
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Reykjavik Economy
Reykjavik and the neighboring towns have grown immensely in the past twenty years. This growth is mainly because people have been moving from rural areas…
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Long Distance and Cell Phone Services in Iceland
If you are wondering whether your cell phone will work in Iceland we can gladly tell you that telephone services are first class, but some areas of Iceland…
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The Hyper Connected Island in the North
Iceland is one of the most connected nations in the world. The majority of homes have broadband or high speed connection to the Internet. Quality hotels…
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The Economy of Tourism in Iceland
Tourism has in the last few decades increased in value for the Icelandic economy. It is now one of the fastest growing sectors in the Icelandic economy,…
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A Part of the European Community
Iceland became a part of the European Economic Area agreement in 1992 and it was entered into force in 1994. The agreement has proven quite well for Icelanders,…
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An Economic Wonder?
The government in Iceland is proud of what it has achieved economically in the past 15 years. Systematically the government has privatized many government…
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Iceland’s Strong Currency
At the moment Iceland’s currency (IKR) is very strong. Strong Icelandic currency makes it more expensive for tourists to come to Iceland.
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The Ever Expanding Icelandic Financial Sector
Ten years ago the Icelandic government ran most of the financial sector in Iceland. It owned two of the largest banks and also investment funds for various…
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Who Visits Iceland
According to 2004 figures about 27% of visitors to Iceland are people from the Nordic nations followed by the UK at 17% and the USA at about 15% and Germany…
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How Many Tourists Find Their Way to Iceland?
In 2004 over 360.000 tourists visited Iceland. The majority, almost 350.000 came to Iceland through Keflavik Airport, 7.200 through Seydisfjordur Seaport…
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The Aluminum Industry in Iceland
For centuries Iceland’s main industry has been the fishing industry. The travel industry has been growing in the past decades, but the biggest growth…
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Protecting the Fish and the Whales
For centuries Icelanders and other nations as well hunted and killed whales around Iceland. The whaling industry was very active until Iceland was forced…
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Protection of Fishing Grounds
The generous fishing grounds around Iceland have for years been attractive for other nations. For centuries fishermen from United Kingdom, France and other…
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Iceland’s Fisheries and Fish Products
Iceland is known for its fisheries and fish products. Since the beginning of settlement in Iceland fishing has been associated with the life of almost…
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On the Road to Prosperity
Iceland is today one of the world richest countries per capita. The standard of living is higher than in most countries.
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