Elves delay Iceland road-building project
Elf advocates and environmentalists have joined forces in Iceland to stop a large-scale road project that was due to take place in a region where elve...
First fatal police shooting in Iceland leaves gunman dead
Police in Iceland announced they shot a gunman dead yesterday in the country’s first police killing. While the tragic event may be relatively co...
Jón Gnarr won’t seek reelection in Reykjavík
Last Wednesday, the comedian mayor of Iceland’s capital announced that he does not intend to seek reelection in the upcoming mayoral elections, ...
Reykjavik gives Yoko Ono honorary citizenship
The Icelandic capital Reykjavik has made Yoko Ono an honorary citizen in recognition of her “work” to promote world peace. The widow of Jo...
Teen pilot touches down in Iceland on world tour
Australian teenage pilot Ryan Campbell from Merimbula in New South Wales touched down in the Icelandic capital Reykjavik on Saturday to mark the halfw...
Europe returns fin whale meat to Iceland
One hundred and thirty tonnes of fin whale meat have been sent back to Iceland from the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
Reykjavik to terminate relations with Moscow over LGBT rights
Reykjavik mayor Jón Gnarr has submitted a proposal to end relations with Moscow, following the Russian capital’s standpoint on homosexuality.
Iceland footballer Aron Gunnarsson suffers suspected dislocated shoulder
Iceland and Cardiff City star Aron Gunnarsson has suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder while on international duty.