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- Project 4 (P4) -, Poland
Project 4 (P4) (formerly Netia Mobile) is a new mobile telecoms operator set up in Poland by the Icelandic fund Novator and the Polish alternative fixed-line operator Netia in September 2004. Netia holds a 30% stake in P4, with 70% held by Novator. P4
- KPMG Finds Eastern Europe Set for Transport Boom ...
Bulgaria, Romania, Iceland and the Baltic States to grow transport market by 7% for five years Eastern bloc countries are to become a rapidly growing market for transport infrastructure over the next five years, according to a report from accountant
- Glenmark of India moves into Polish market in Actavis deal
Indiaâ??s Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has expanded its presence in Europe by buying seven drugs in Poland from Iceland's Actavis and the latterâ??s Polish affiliate Biovena. The Mumbai-headquartered firm did not disclose financial details of the
- With Glaciers Atop Volcanoes, Iceland Zooms In on Signs of Unrest
Glacial ice, which covers 10 percent of Iceland, also covers many active volcanoes creating lakes of melted ice inside volcanic craters; these lakes eventually leak out and are trapped under glaciers; this water, when jolted by movement of ice, can cause jokuhlaups, outburst flooding that put people and property at risk; predicting floods and other volcanic activity described; graph; photos
- Baugur shifts assets as it eyes UK move
Baugur, one of Iceland's biggest and most controversial companies, is planning to move to the UK. The retail investment group, owner of House of Fraser and Hamleys, will on Friday announce a restructuring as the first step to becoming a limited company,
- India's Glenmark to Acquire Seven Pharma Brands in Poland
MUMBAI, July 3 Asia in Focus - Indian drug maker GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS on Wednesday said it has signed agreements with Iceland-based ACTAVIS to acquire seven pharmaceutical brands in Poland for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition would provide
- Netcom details iPhone 3G plans in Norway
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Macworld.com - Norway is known for many things: Norse gods, the work of Henrik Ibsen, and a second place spot on the United Nations's Human Development Index (unseated just this past year from the top spot by rival Iceland).
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Settled by Norwegians and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries, Iceland boasts the world's oldest parliament, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland was subsequently ruled by Norway and Denmark. Limited home rule was granted in 1874 and complete independence attained in 1944. Literacy, longevity, income, and social cohesion are first-rate by world standards.
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Two exhibitions of Icelandic art are on view for another couple of weeks at Scandinavia House and the Luhring Augustine gallery.
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