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Norway Oil Money Boosts Health as Biotechs Dig Up Cancer Cures

Norway, which built its wealth on salmon and oil, is emerging as a force in biotechnology as companies around Oslo discover new ways to fight cancer. PCI Biotech Holding ASA, whose product attempts to blast tumors with a drug charged by light, surged eight-fold on the Oslo stock exchange in the past year. Algeta ASA, working on a way to destroy cancer cells and spare healthy tissue, doubled over 12...

Nordic countries leadership in renewable energy for transport

Electricity and biofuels are quickly changing the way people power their cars while also having a positive effect on people’s finances and the environment. The leadership role of the Nordic countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Finland in this field are highlighted at the upcoming Driving Sustainability conference in Reykjavík in September. In Norway, over three thousand electric cars...

Renewable energy for transport led by Nordic countries

Electricity and biofuels are quickly changing the way people power their cars while also having a positive effect on people’s finances and the environment. The leadership role of the Nordic countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Finland in this field are highlighted at the upcoming Driving Sustainability conference in Reykjavík in September. In Norway, over three thousand electric...

Iceland is full of enigmatic charm

Iceland is certainly a place full of enigmatic charm. A mountainous island with only one city, the capital Reykjavik, you’d be forgiven for thinking it a destination for nature lovers; the perfect place for soul searching some might say! Situated somewhere in the north Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America, it often surprises people to learn that it has been more closely aligned with Europe...

Stockholm a fantastic European city

These days if you visit any of the major European cities, you’ll more than likely find yourself graced with a fantastic range of shops, the finest of dining experiences at your disposal, luxurious hotels and truly breathtaking architecture. But what truly separates Stockholm from the rest is its stunning natural beauty, which it has maintained as it has kept up with modern trends. Not only does...

Iceland a sensational destination for summer holidays

At a time when other travel destinations are experiencing a drop in visits, Iceland is actually doing quite well. One reason is that the country is ready to make travel as affordable as possible, not only with lower airfares and great package deals, but with an exchange rate that’s the best in years. Your money goes a lot further in Iceland these days. The scenery is amazing, the food is the freshest...