Iceland’s lone fin whaler hangs up harpoon
Environmental groups have welcomed the news that Iceland’s lone fin whaler is abandoning the hunt this year.
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Summer to see unique volcano magma chamber tours in Iceland
Tourists visiting Iceland this summer have the opportunity to experience a unique volcano tour in the interior of Þríhnúkagígur, a volcano that has be...
Chinese tycoon plans huge Iceland tourism resort
A Chinese businessman has been given initial approval to rent a plot of land in Iceland and develop it into a vast tourism and nature retreat.
President of Iceland to open Startup Iceland conference at Ásbrú
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, The President of Iceland, will be opening the first ever Startup Iceland conference at Ásbrú Enterprise Park Iceland on May 30...
Malmo shooter trial begins
A Swedish man accused of shooting scores of immigrants in Malmo has begun his trial this week.
LS Retail Partner Conference 2012 begins in Reykjavík Iceland today
LS Retail Partner Conference 2012, a business software solutions event, kicked off in Reykjavík today, with an impressive turnout of over 200 guests f...
Norway and Russia team up for Arctic oil exploration
Norway’s state-owned Statoil firm has signed a deal with Russian oil giant Rosneft to explore the sea around the Arctic.
Famous Chechen couple granted asylum in Finland
A Chechen couple featured in the award-winning Finnish documentary The 3 Rooms of Melancholia has been granted asylum in Finland.