The building cost index compiled in the middle of May 2013 is 118.2 points (December 2009=100), 0.3% lower than in the previous month. Prices of imported materials decreased by 1% explaining the decline in the index.More

Total catch of Icelandic vessels in April 2013 was 110,657 tonnes compared to 80,266 tonnes in April 2012. Demersal species accounted for 44 thousand tonnes, thereof cod 21 thousand tonnes, haddock nearly 4,300 tonnes, redfish 6,400 tonnes and saithe 7,200 tonnes. The pelagic catch was 59,546 tonnes, thereof blue whiting 59,475 tonnes.More

In 2012 women accounted for 21% of managing directors and 24% of chairmen of boards of directors. The share of women is highest in small enterprises and decreases as the enterprises grow larger. More