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UK BTC Miner Cloud Mining: Making Investments Safer and Returns More Stable.
September 23, 2025—New York Cryptocurrency investors are increasingly demanding security and stability. BTC Miner, a UK-based compliant cloud mining platform, is becoming a trusted choice for global investors thanks to its innovative principal and...

Vucic asks von der Leyen for Serbia to be exempted from steel tariffs and quotas
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said today that he had submitted a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen requesting that Serbia be exempted from tariffs and new quotas for steel, although only Norway, Iceland and...

US drops out of top 10 list for most powerful passports for the first time
The drop is reflective of a more isolationist foreign policy, and shows how other nations are reacting to the country's political changes. WASHINGTON — The U.S. has dropped out of the top 10 list for countries with the most "powerful" passports,...

Opinion: Do we need a range of minimum contribution levels for auto-enrolment?
Pensions adequacy is a hot topic this year. The second phase of the government’s pension review is under way, with the new Pensions Commission examining the adequacy of pension benefits in the UK. The commission’s final report – in which it will...
Geothermal Energy: India’s Next Frontier in Clean Power and Engineering Innovation
The heat stored beneath the Earth’s crust is an abundant and inexhaustible resource. Unlike solar or wind, it is unaffected by weather, time of day, or season. Nations such as Iceland and New Zealand have shown how this subterranean energy can be...

India launches geothermal policy, pilots with Iceland and Norway firms
Kinnaur, Himalaya, India (source: flickr/ Sandeep Kaul, creative commons) India’s new geothermal policy aims to test viability with pilots in Uttarakhand and Arunachal, drawing interest from Icelandic and Norwegian firms. India has released a new...

The sky’s the limit: Uber’s DRONE DELIVERY pilot reshapes industry and ignites debate
The sky’s the limit: Uber’s DRONE DELIVERY pilot reshapes industry and ignites debate Uber Eats is launching a pilot program for drone food delivery in select U.S. markets by year's end, partnering with the FAA-certified company Flytrex for its...

Navy EOD Joins 17 Allied Nations in Iceland
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 – Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians worked in tandem with 17 allied nations during Northern Challenge 2025, a multinational counter-improvised explosive device exercise Sept. 9-18 across multiple training sites in...

Ukraine Received The First Shipments Of Weapons Under The PURL
1 Two more shipments of weapons are currently being prepared for delivery. Ukraine has received the first two shipments of weapons under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to purchase US weapons for subsequent transfer to...

Proposal to explore constitutional protection for the Icelandic language
The Icelandic Language Council has proposed that authorities examine whether there is a need to enshrine protection for the Icelandic language in the country’s constitution. The council also recommends a review of the current laws regarding the...

These are the favorite childhood books of Iceland’s Ministers
The ministers of Iceland’s government have shared their favorite childhood books — the ones they loved most when they were in elementary school. They participated as part of The Great Reading Contest, a nationwide initiative designed to encourage...

Discover The 6 Most Famous Mountains in Iceland
Iceland is a country defined by dramatic landscapes, its terrain sculpted by volcanoes, glaciers, and tectonic plates. Our island may not boast towering heights like the Alps or the Himalayas, but its mountains remain distinctive, photogenic, and...

Business News | JBT Marel Inaugurates Global Production Centre in India to Strengthen Food Processing Innovation
NewsVoir Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 24: JBT Marel, a global leader in food processing technology, today inaugurated its Global Production Centre (GPC) in India, marking a major milestone in the company's commitment to serve the Indian...

Warm reception in Iceland to groundwater monitoring that provides an immediate response to potential...
24/09/2025 bNovate Technologies Mitigating the risk of contaminated water, the largest utility company in Iceland has completed five years of capturing vital real-time measurements with innovative, automated flow cytometers. Seeking to improve...

A new way to experience Iceland with Volcano Express
Volcano Express provides an immersive journey through Iceland’s volcanic landscapes and the powerful processes that shape them, driven by advanced cinematic and sensory technology. Located within the Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík, this 15-minute...

Nerd’s Eye View: 13 things you need to know about the Shipping Forecast
1. The Shipping Forecast was first issued on August 24, 1867. Since no one had yet got around to inventing radio, for its first few decades it was issued by telegram. 2. It was in large part the creation of Robert FitzRoy, a sometime hydrographer,...

Notes From a Cold Country | Between Great Walls & Glaciers
Provided you keep up with current affairs, you may have read that the President of Iceland, Halla Tómasdóttir, has just paid a visit to China. Given that no Icelandic Head of State has visited the Middle Kingdom in a decade, it’s the sort of news...

Hidden cost of AI: Energy crisis behind digital revolution
Artificial intelligence is hailed as the defining technology of the 21st century. Large language models, generative tools and conversational chatbots dominate the public imagination, promising to transform entire industries and daily life....

AI’s Next Great Divide Might Be Clean Energy Access
AI’s power needs are shifting infrastructure priorities. The next great divide may be between those who can power AI and those who can’t. getty In July 2025, much of Europe sweltered under one of its harshest heatwaves in recent memory. In Spain...

JBT Marel Inaugurates Global Production Centre In India To Strengthen Food Processing Innovation
JBT Marel Inaugurates Global Production Centre In Pune To Strengthen Food Processing Innovation | JBT Marel, a global leader in food processing technology, today inaugurated its Global Production Centre (GPC) in India, marking a major milestone in...