Law tightened on employing sex offenders
A new bill passed in the final parliamentary session in Iceland last week expands upon existing legislation by prohibiting sex offenders from being em...
Iceland to begin Atlantic oil exploration
The Icelandic government intends to open the Dreki region in the Atlantic Ocean for oil and gas exploration in January 2009. New gas or oil sites woul...
Thorlaksmessa with soured skate and potatoes, thank you
The Mass of St. Thorlákur* is the last day before Christmas, known as Thorláksmessa, celebrated on the 23rd of December every year. The day is celebra...
Little hope for white Christmas in southern Iceland
There is a very little hope for a white Christmas in southern Iceland this year. Snow is now a luxury over Christmas, a luxury that Icelanders are see...
Consumer confidence in Iceland rose 1.4 percent in December
Reuters reports thtat Consumer confidence in Iceland is up 1.4 % in December from last month, but is down over 15 % from 2006. Figures from market res...
The treatment of Lillendahl by US customs was unacceptable
The Icelandic government has asked for an explanation from the US authorities about the treatment of Erla Ósk Lilliendahl, an Icelandic native that go...
Makeover for online Icelandic retailer Nordic Store
Nordic Store, which specializes in selling Icelandic products online, has been recently redesigned and relaunched in time for Christmas. The Iceland b...