Category Archives: Iceland

Press Releases & News from Iceland distributed via EuropaWire

CEB Approves €1.3 Billion in Loans Across Europe for Social Sector Investments

(IN BRIEF) The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has approved 11 new loans totaling €1.3 billion across various countries and sectors. These loans aim to address critical social issues such as microfinance, healthcare, education, and post-disaster reconstruction. Among the … Read the full press release

Eurojust Welcomes Iceland’s Inaugural Liaison Prosecutor, Strengthening Transnational Legal Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) Ms Kolbrún Benediktsdóttir has commenced her tenure as the first Liaison Prosecutor for Iceland at Eurojust, marking a significant step in legal cooperation between Iceland and the European Union. With her appointment, Iceland joins eleven other countries with … Read the full press release

NIB Becomes InvestEU Implementing Partner for Norway and Iceland, Expanding Lending Capacity

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development, the European Commission has signed an amendment to the InvestEU guarantee with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), making NIB the implementing partner for Norway and Iceland. This expansion broadens NIB’s lending capacity under the … Read the full press release

NIB and Landsbankinn Sign USD 75 Million Loan Program to Boost SMEs and Environmental Projects in Iceland

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Icelandic bank Landsbankinn hf. have entered into a new seven-year USD 75 million loan program aimed at financing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and environmental initiatives in Iceland. The program will provide … Read the full press release

Marel Sets the Stage for the Future of Fish Processing at Upcoming Exhibitions

(IN BRIEF) Marel, a leading company in fish processing solutions, reflects on the resilience and innovation seen in the fish processing industry during recent exhibitions. They express excitement and optimism for upcoming exhibitions and highlight their commitment to showcasing innovation, … Read the full press release

Iceland’s Keflavík Airport to Expand with EUR 50 Million Loan from NIB

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Isavia ohf. have signed a 10-year loan agreement worth EUR 50 million to finance the expansion of Keflavík International Airport in Iceland. The project includes the construction of a new East Wing Terminal, … Read the full press release

Marel and ADM partner to open state-of-the-art taste and texture innovation center

(IN BRIEF) Marel, a global provider of advanced food processing solutions, is partnering with ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, to open a state-of-the-art taste and texture innovation center in the Netherlands. The center, located at the … Read the full press release

Isländisches Energieunternehmen RARIK ersetzt Freileitungen durch Erdkabel mit einem Darlehen der Nordic Investment Bank in Höhe von 20 Millionen Euro

(IN KÜRZE) Die Nordic Investment Bank hat mit dem isländischen Energieunternehmen RARIK einen Darlehensvertrag über 20 Millionen Euro unterzeichnet, um Freileitungen durch Erdkabel zu ersetzen. Dies wird die Sicherheit der Stromversorgung sowohl in ländlichen als auch in städtischen Gebieten Islands … Read the full press release

Icelandic energy company RARIK to replace overhead lines with underground cables using €20m Nordic Investment Bank loan

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank has signed a €20 million loan agreement with Icelandic energy company RARIK to replace overhead electricity lines with underground cables. This will improve security of electricity supply in both rural and urban areas of … Read the full press release

Il gruppo Viaplay assume la leadership nello streaming di sport motoristici di livello mondiale nella regione nordica

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Viaplay Group ha esteso i suoi diritti di streaming esclusivi per le corse motociclistiche MotoGP™ in cinque paesi nordici (Svezia, Norvegia, Danimarca, Finlandia e Islanda) fino al 2028. Viaplay fornirà fino a 400 ore in diretta del … Read the full press release

Viaplay Group Takes the Lead in Streaming World-Class Motorsports in the Nordic Region

(IN BRIEF) Viaplay Group has extended its exclusive streaming rights to MotoGP™ motorcycle racing in five Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland) until 2028. Viaplay will provide up to 400 live hours of the world’s leading motorcycle racing … Read the full press release

Icelandic food processing company Marel announces share transactions as part of its share buyback program

(PRESS RELEASE) GARDABAER, Iceland, 29-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Marel (ICE: MAREL), an Iceland based multinational food processing company, has announced that the company  purchased 45,650 of its own shares on Euronext Amsterdam at a price of EUR 178,218 between 20 … Read the full press release

Das isländische Lebensmittelunternehmen Marel kündigt Aktientransaktionen im Rahmen seines Aktienrückkaufprogramms an

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) GARDABAER, Iceland, 29-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Marel (ICE: MAREL), ein multinationales Lebensmittelverarbeitungsunternehmen mit Sitz in Island, hat dies bekannt gegeben das Unternehmen  zwischen dem 20. und 26. August 2022 45.650 eigene Aktien an der Euronext Amsterdam zu einem Preis … Read the full press release

Delegationen des Nordischen Rates und des Europäischen Parlaments zu Besuch bei der Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) und Nefco

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) HELSINKI, 22-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), ein internationales Finanzinstitut mit Fokus auf die Die nordischen und baltischen Länder haben bekannt gegeben, dass sie zusammen mit Nefco, einem Anbieter von Darlehen oder eigenkapitalähnlichen Finanzierungen für nordische … Read the full press release

Delegations from the Nordic Council and the European Parliament on a visit to the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Nefco

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 22-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), an international financial institution with focus on the Nordic and Baltic countries, has announced that it hosted, together with Nefco, a provider of loans or equity-type funding to … Read the full press release

Marel: Curio Filleting Platform erweitert Fischverarbeitungskapazitäten

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) GARDABAER, Iceland, 31-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Marel (ICE: MAREL), ein multinationales Lebensmittelverarbeitungsunternehmen mit Sitz in Island, hat die Enthüllung von Curio, an dem Marel eine 50-prozentige Beteiligung hält, bekannt gegeben erweiterte die Fischverarbeitungskapazitäten seiner dynamischen Curio Filetierplattform, um die … Read the full press release

Marel: Curio Filleting Platform expands fish processing capabilities

(PRESS RELEASE) GARDABAER, Iceland, 31-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Marel (ICE: MAREL), an Iceland based multinational food processing company, has announced that Curio, in which Marel owns a 50% stake, unveiled expanded fish processing capabilities of its dynamic Curio Filleting Platform … Read the full press release

Palette Life Sciences Announces European Distribution Expansion for Deflux® and Solesta® for More Than Twenty Countries Through Five Leading Distributors and Direct Sales Effort

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN / SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., USA, 15-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Palette Life Sciences, a fully integrated global life sciences company dedicated to improving patient outcomes, today announced global distribution expansion for two of Palette’s products, Deflux and … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors celebrates the 20,000th Bentayga built since 2016

20,000 examples of the benchmark luxury SUV now built Bentayga defined and has grown luxury SUV segment since launch Four years of extraordinary adventures Power, agility and record breaking performance First step on Bentley’s journey to electrification and the future … Read the full press release

Orkla strengthens position in Iceland with the acquisition of 20% stake in Nói Siríus

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 23-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Orkla ASA acquires 20% of Iceland’s leading chocolate and confectionery manufacturer, Nói-Siríus HF (“Nói Siríus”). Nói Siríus, a market leader in Iceland, is popular for its chocolate brands such as Síríus, Nóa Konfekt, … Read the full press release