Iceland-China Free Trade Agreement passed
The Icelandic parliament Althing passed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China on Wednesday. The Althing passed the agreement after 56 members voted ...
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Icelanders heading back to their homeland
Following the mass exodus of young graduates from Iceland in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the country has finally returned to net immigratio...
Iceland prosecutor indicts ex-Landsbanki executives over loans
Two former Landsbanki chief executives have been indicted by Iceland’s special prosecutor for allowing it to guarantee loans despite lacking sufficien...
Iceland ranks lowest amongst adolescent alcohol drinkers in Europe
Iceland has been ranked amongst the lowest adolescent consumers of alcohol in Europe, according to studies.
Icelandic Eurovision 2014 contender sparks interest with debut music video
Contender for Iceland’s Eurovision Song Contest 2014 entry Guðbjörg Magnúsdóttir has sparked interest with her debut music video. The Song, “Minning Þ...
Iceland named in fifth pot for Euro 2016 qualifying
Despite an impressive showing during the qualifying campaign for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Iceland have been named among the fifth seeds for the u...
Norwegian jets arrive in Iceland on NATO mission
Six Norwegian jets have flown to Iceland to provide the country with the airborne surveillance and interception capabilities it needs to meet its peac...
Valentino remakes Björk’s swan dress
The House of Valentino has made its own version of Icelandic musician Björk’s infamous 2001 swan dress. The new version, a creation of hand-sewn feath...