Iceland, Japan and Norway block UN whaling role
Whale hunting nations have denied the United Nations the ability to have greater influence on whaling policies.
Tom Cruise leaves Iceland on 50th birthday
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise spent his 50th birthday on his private jet travelling from Iceland to the US.
Iceland study: early ADHD treatment helps kids at school
An Icelandic study has suggested that children who get early treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder do better in school than those who...
Iceland making fast progress in EU membership bid
Iceland has taken another step towards EU membership but admits the contentious issue of fishing quotas is likely to slow down its fast progress.
Report: Iceland world’s most peaceful nation
Iceland is the most peaceful country on the planet, according to this year’s Global Peace Index. It marks the second year in a row that the tiny islan...
Iceland government and fishing industry battle for control of the seas
The Icelandic government is facing continued opposition from the country’s fishing industry as it plans to revamp its 1984 fishing laws in an attempt ...
Iceland inflation in May slowest for 2012
Figures released by Statistics Iceland show that despite remaining stable in April, the Nordic country’s inflation rate has slowed to its lowest level...
Iceland seafood firm gets Olympic ban for fishy whaling links
An animal rights group has managed to ensure that no food from an Icelandic company with links to whaling will be sold at this year’s London Olympics....