Russia approves 64 billion ISK loan to Iceland
The Russian government has decided to approve a loan to the Icelandic government up to 64 billion Icelandic kronur (500 million USD). According to the...
Comfortable Stopover at the North Atlantic’s Non-Congested Airport in Iceland
Keflavik International Airport, located 50 km south-west of Reykjavík on the Reykjanes peninsula, provides a vital transport link for both passengers ...
Iceland has mixed feelings about EU Membership
Political parties within Iceland are either disagreeing or in support of the possible European Union membership proposal, a decision made by the Icela...
Fosshotel has interest to replace Valholl at Thingvellir
According to Thordar Sigurdsson, chairman of the Fosshotel chain in Iceland, they have an interest in building a hotel in Thingvellir, the national pa...
Fire at Hotel Valholl near Thingvellir
A hotel close to Thingvellir, the national, historic park of Iceland, roughly 45km east of the capital Reykjavik, suffered a tragic fire and burnt dow...
Belgians to receive reimbursements from Kaupthing this week
Around 16,000 Belgians that had deposits and balances in Luxembourg’s Kaupthing branch will be expected to receive reimbursements later this wee...
Swamp Soccer on the Canon homepage
A great number of foreigners have been taking interest in an Icelandic sport of Swamp Soccer or Swampball, better known as Mýrarbolti. A Czech photogr...
Parliament discusses EU membership today
The Icelandic Parliament, known locally as Althingi, will have a meeting today at 10:30 local time (UTC 0). The main focus will be discussion about m...