Investments in Iceland prompt 0.5% growth in Q4
New figures have revealed that Iceland’s economy saw further growth in the fourth quarter of 2012. According to official data published by Statistics ...
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Bobby Fisher chess memorial exhibition unveiled in Reykjavik
A memorial exhibit has been unveiled a Reykjavik hotel commemorating what chess players refer to as ‘the match of all time’. The launch of the artefac...
Stone found in English Channel could be Icelandic ‘sunstone’
A crystal recovered from a shipwreck in the English Channel may turn out to be the fabled ‘sunstone’ said to be used by the Vikings. According to anci...
Iceland Geothermal Conference spreads green energy industry message
The recent Iceland Geothermal Conference, which took place between 5th and 8th March 2013 in Reykjavík, has helped carry a positive message for the po...
Around 100,000 cruise ship passengers to visit Iceland in summer 2013
The summer cruise season is shaping up to be a busy one for Iceland. According to a Visir report issued on Tuesday 5 March, cruise firms have already ...
Parliament turns down motion of no confidence against Icelandic government
A motion of no confidence initiated by conservative MP Þór Saari was turned down in parliament today, with 32 votes against and 29 in favour. One MP a...
Kadeco to participate at JEC Europe 2013 composite exhibition
Representatives of the Icelandic development company Kadeco, located at the Ásbru Enterprise Park, will be participating at the world’s biggest compos...
Bustravel offers lowest online prices for tours in Iceland
Bustravel is offering the lowest prices online for its tours in Iceland, including a special offer for its Glacial Lagoon tour, which features some of...