North Iceland named as Top 10 European Destination for 2013 by Lonely Planet
North Iceland has been named as a Top 10 European Destination for 2013 by the world’s leading travel publisher, Lonely Planet.
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Iceland whaling draws criticism from Greenpeace
The resumption of commercial fin whaling in Iceland is immoral, according to Greenpeace. Icelandic whaler Kristján Loftsson’s company Hvalur, which is...
Iceland opts out of joining EU
Iceland has withdrawn its bid to join the European Union, announced its foreign minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson.
Controversy as Iceland resumes fin whale hunt
Iceland is set to spark controversy after it resumed its commercial whale hunt.
Iceland records first quarter growth of 4.6 percent
Iceland recorded a 4.6 percent growth in its economy in the opening three months of 2013 compared to the final quarter of 2012.
Ambassador: Snowden can only be granted asylum if in Iceland
The Icelandic ambassador to China has said that US whistleblower Edward Snowden can only be granted asylum by Iceland if he is in the country.
Iceland celebrates independence day
The speech of the Icelandic prime minster, Mr. Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson’s, in whole My fellow Icelanders, I welcome you here on our National...
Iceland to be allocated 10 percent cod quota rise
The Marine Research Institute has released its annual report which suggests Iceland should receive a 10 per cent rise in its cod quota.