Flood close to Iceland volcano expected to peak today
Water levels in the Gigjukvisl river in south Iceland, close to Grimsvotn volcano, have risen by about 40 cm since last night. River flow measured 165...
Stress relief clinic in Iceland celebrates National Stress Awareness Day
Today is the 12th annual National Stress Awareness Day (NSAD). The purpose is to help develop a greater understanding of stress and the strategies to ...
Stoke City FC striker Eidur Gudjohnsen still not fit enough
Tony Pulis, Manager of Stoke City Football Club, told the British tabloid newspaper, The Sun yesterday that their Icelandic striker, Eidur Smari Gudjo...
Finnish Ski Association spending athletes’ cash
The Finnish Ski Association has been dipping into its coaching fund in an attempt to patch up its tattered finances. Jari Piirainen, the group’s forme...
Saga Capital Investment Bank in Iceland becomes Saga Investment Bank
The Saga Capital Investment Bank in Iceland has recently simplified its name to Saga Investment Bank. This subtle change of name is in order to highli...
The Icelandic wool sweater come back!
Since the settlement (in the 9th century), Icelanders have found themselves engaged in a relentless struggle to come to terms with the rugged environm...
Swedish hunter savaged by wild boar
A hunter became the hunted this week when a 200kg wild boar savaged and hospitalised an elk shooter in Sweden. The Aftonbladet newspaper reports that ...
Deluxe Northern Lights city break in Iceland with Icelandair
Icelandair is giving its passengers the chance to see the Northern Lights in Iceland this winter, as well as the opportunity to relax and enjoy luxury...