Press Release: Minister of Finance the Netherlands and UK Finance Ministers
The governments of Iceland, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands have held regular consultations on the Icesave issue during the past few weeks. A d...
Iceland beats Denmark in handball Euro championship
The Icelandic national handball team beat the Danish team this evening, thus coming top of Group B in the European Championship in Austria; the next t...
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BBC Newsnight interview with the Icelandic president
Below is the Interview taken last night at the BBC with Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of Iceland, because of his stand in regards of Icesave. The ...
Icelandic Althingi Parliament says yes to Icesave
33 MPs voted yes to the Icesave Bill, 30 said no. The voting lasted over three hours and was at times fierce and personal. It is now up to the Iceland...
Landsbanki under restriction due to FSA regulations before terrorist laws applied
A letter sent from the UK FSA, Financial Services Authority, to Landsbanki on the 3rd October 2008 established that assets were frozen five days befor...
Iceland at Christmas, an unforgettable experience
Traditionally, Christmas in Iceland begins on December 12th when the thirteen mischievous Yule Lads arrive. Their naughty antics include playful trick...
Iceland celebrates Thanksgiving 2009
Many Icelanders are commemorating the 2009 Thanksgiving celebrations this weekend by holding various parties and serving traditional U.S and Icelandic...