Second polar bear killed in Iceland
A second polar bear, which was found roaming in Northern Iceland yesterday, has been shot. Stefan Vagn Stefansson, police chief from Saudarkrokur, sai...
Another bear sighting in Iceland
This time the polar bear will be saved if possible. Polar bear sightings are rare in Iceland, but over a period of two weeks Iceland has had two. Acco...
RMS releases report on Iceland’s quake
Two weeks ago a strong earthquake was felt in Iceland, causing some property damage, but thankfully no deaths. According to a report by Risk Managemen...
SPX signs USD 100 million deal with Orkuveita Reykjavikur
Orkuveita Reykjavikur, an Icelandic utility company, will be using the services and equipment of SPX Corporation in its thermal-equipment business. Th...
Grimsson speaks at debate in Doha
Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson recently participated in a debate in Doha entitled the “Economics of Energy.” According to reports by CNN, ...
Iceland detains illegal bees
40,000 honey bees on their way from Norway to an Icelandic bee farm have been delayed at the Icelandic port of Seydisfjordur. The bees had already com...
Iceland earthquake gladdens tourists
Geysir, the long-dormant geyser from which all others get their name, has come back to life following last week’s major earthquake in southern Iceland...
Iceland handballers to Beijing
Iceland’s handball team have secured their place in the Beijing Olympics this summer after their shock victory over Sweden on Sunday. Iceland played S...