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,...

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...

Pioneer Hash Smart Cloud Mining Contracts Have Been Enthusiastically Sought After By Global Cryptocurrency Investors, Triggering A Newwaveofinvestment.

(MENAFN- Pressat) With the rapid growth of the cryptocurrency market in recent years, a large number of holders are seeking more efficient sources of passive income. Pioneer Hash, a leading cloud mining platform, is attracting millions of users...

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...

WTE Miami 2025 unites travel industry for growth, connections

Hosted by Miami International Airport and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), WTE Miami 2025 brought together nearly 300 exhibitors from four continents and more than 3,000 travel professionals — including over 100 hosted...

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...

Arctic Circle: Princess Takamado of Japan and U.S. senators among attendees

Over 2,000 participants from nearly 70 countries will take part in the Arctic Circle Assembly, which opens tomorrow, Thursday, at Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík and runs through Saturday. Among the attendees are ministers and leaders from...

Why Landhótel Is Iceland’s Premier Spot for the Northern Lights

This article is brought to you in partnership with Landhótel Anyone with even a passing interest in Iceland knows the Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis, to be fancy) are one of the country’s greatest natural attractions. Every winter, travellers...

Free Business Idea: Start A Budget Airline

Before we reached the delirious heights which The Reykjavík Grapevine now enjoys, with our marble staircases, third wives, fifth husbands and endless champagne lunches, we were like you: young, poor, beautiful, ready to vanquish the world with...

Nordic Investment Bank backs Smiltene wind farm

The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 16-year loan with company WPR2 for the construction and operation of a 112 MW wind farm in Latvia, the NIB announced on October 13th. The EUR 28 million loan supports the country’s transition to clean...

New Educational Centre to be Built at Reykjavík Park and Zoo

Reykjavík City Council has approved plans to convert part of the Reykjavík Park and Zoo into a dedicated educational space, with construction expected to begin in autumn 2025. As reported by Vísir, the revised cost of the project is estimated at...

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...

Mr Eazi & King Promise Drop “See What We’ve Done” with Stunning Scenes from His Iceland Wedding

Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi’s wedding ceremonies that had us all gasping in awe with their stunning photos might be over, but guess what — the celebration continues! Today, Mr Eazi and international superstar King Promise dropped their brand-new...

Ripple ETF Innovation Meets Simplicity: GBC Mining Offers Hassle-Free XRP Exposure Through Cloud Mining

As regulatory-complex ETFs emerge, cloud mining emerges as the straightforward alternative for crypto investors. As the crypto world buzzes over today’s launch of the REX-Osprey XRP ETF (“XRPR”)—a hybrid product blending spot XRP holdings with...

Circular economies have long been part of the Arctic landscape: Summit report

By Arctic Studios October 16, 2025 171 Last week’s Arctic Circular Economy Summit (ACES) was hosted by Kirkenes, Norway – an appropriate choice, given that it’s the most northerly town in Europe. The event was a mix of high-level insights and...

Bagnall acquisition of Downing Renewables clears Icelandic regulator

Bagnall’s wholly-owned vehicle Polar Nimrod Topco received approval under Iceland’s foreign direct investment regime, satisfying one of the conditions set out in the scheme document sent to DORE shareholders in July. The acquisition, first...

Knowledge Nugget: National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025 – A must-know for UPSC exam

Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget on the national policy on geothermal energy.(Relevance: Renewable energy is one of the favourite topics in the...