And finally… frosty relations

Iceland’s foreign affairs ministry is considering legal action against frozen food retailer Iceland over its trademark of the country’s name.

The Icelandic government and other parties are looking to file a “cancellation action” against the Europe-wide trademark on “Iceland”.

The supermarket would not be forced to change its name, but it could no longer prevent Icelandic firms registering the name “Iceland”.

In a statement, the government said: “Any decision about proceeding with this claim will only be made after full consideration of the interests of Icelandic companies and our people.”

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