The second day of Christmas is here
Iceland celebrated Christmas this year covered in light white snow, the first real white Christmas in Reykjavik for a few years. Traditionally the sec...
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Iceland to begin Atlantic oil exploration
The Icelandic government intends to open the Dreki region in the Atlantic Ocean for oil and gas exploration in January 2009. New gas or oil sites woul...
Thorlaksmessa with soured skate and potatoes, thank you
The Mass of St. Thorlákur* is the last day before Christmas, known as Thorláksmessa, celebrated on the 23rd of December every year. The day is celebra...
Little hope for white Christmas in southern Iceland
There is a very little hope for a white Christmas in southern Iceland this year. Snow is now a luxury over Christmas, a luxury that Icelanders are see...
Consumer confidence in Iceland rose 1.4 percent in December
Reuters reports thtat Consumer confidence in Iceland is up 1.4 % in December from last month, but is down over 15 % from 2006. Figures from market res...
Iceland directorate of health imports bird flu vaccine
Even though The World Health Organization (WHO) says mass bird flu vaccinations is not necessary and experts disagree about whether bird vaccination i...
Nordic bank Glitnir unveils new UK website
Glitnir bank has unveiled a new website at www.glitnir.co.uk following rapid business growth at its London office. Glitnir’s London branch specialises...
Iceland Leads EU27 in Broadband Penetration Rankings
US Broadband Uptake Grows to 86.3% Among Active Internet Users – December 2007 Bandwidth Report. Iceland (76%), the Netherlands (74%), Denmark (...