Olafsson first Icelander nominated for short story prize
Icelandic author Olafur Johann Olafsson has been short-listed for this year’s Frank O’Connor International Short Story Prize. Olafsson is the fi...
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New Icelandair route to Toronto – via Reykjavik
Icelandair, which operates transatlantic flights through Keflavik International Airport, Iceland, will add Toronto to its list of seven North American...
Half billion ISK investment by Reykjavik council may go to waste
A costly smart card system to help residents of Reykjavik pay for city services such as bus fares and trips to the swimming pool may now not be used a...
Inspired has the X-factor
Visit the Inspired Gaming Group website for the current Inspired Gaming share price. Inspired Gaming Group (Inspired) yesterday released two new title...
Whaling protesters cancel Iceland trip
Iceland’s controversial decision to restart commercial whaling has drawn protests from organisations around the world. But one environmental group, th...
Line-up announced for Reykjavik Jazz Festival 2007
Iceland Music Export has announced the latest acts at this year’s Reykjavik Jazz Festival to be held in Iceland from August 29th to September 1st. Hig...
Scientists unearth Iceland’s earliest inhabitants
Two scientists from Iceland recently discovered creatures they believe may have survived the last ice age and which are likely to be the oldest inhabi...
Glitnir bank enters first real estate venture in China
Nordic bank Glitnir signed a joint venture with Sinopec‘s CGCOC (CGC Overseas Construction Co. Ltd) in June to develop a residential area in Shenyang ...