Earthquake Swarm off Grímsey Island
More than 400 minor earthquakes have been recorded off Grímsey Island in the last two days, with shakes felt in Akureyri. Known as a ‘swarm’, the eart...
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Tom Cruise excited about his trip to Iceland last summer
A short video entitled On the Set of Oblivion shows Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise speaking about his visit to Iceland last summer when he came for t...
Support for Icelandic right wing party is decreasing
A recent poll has shown that support for the right wing Independence Party in Iceland is dropping significantly. The survey, carried out between March...
Increased seismic activity around Hekla volcano raises concern
The Police in Hvolsvöllur and the Civil Defense department have expressed concern over increased seismic activity around Hekla volcano in the past few...
Two Icelandic skydivers jump to their deaths in Florida
Two Icelandic men were found dead on Saturday in the woods in Zephyrhills, Florida, after a dive that went awry. Investigation continues as the owner ...
BIOEFFECT EGF SERUM skin care product wins award at GALA SPA AWARDS 2013
Popular skin care product BIOEFFECT EGF SERUM, by the Icelandic innovation company Sif Cosmetics, has received the internationally renowned GALA SPA A...
Kaupthing’s top bosses indicted over rigging
Kaupthing bank that collapsed during the great meltdown of 2008, is now in the news for other reasons. Nine senior executives, including former execut...
World Economic Forum ranks Iceland as most welcoming holiday destination
According to a new report published by the World Economic Forum, Iceland has been ranked as the most welcoming holiday destination in the world, along...