Sweden to recognise the state of Palestine
Sweden will officially recognise Palestine as a state, said Prime Minister Stefan Loftven, whose country becomes the first long-term member of the EU ...
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Latest regarding volcanic activity in Bardarbunga
Here is the latest on the status of the volcanic activity in Bardarbunga.
Fake eiderdown duvets more common than you might think
According to Hreggviður Magnússon, economist and expert in the eiderdown market, it is clear that people are buying fake eiderdown products, or at bes...
Iceland to launch Stockfish Film Festival
The inaugural edition of the Stockfish Film Festival is to launch in Iceland at arthouse theatre Bio Paradis on 19 February next year.
North Dakota town to host 37th Norsk Hostfest
The North Dakota town of Minot is to showcase Scandinavian culture and heritage this week at the 37th Norsk Hostfest.
Third geothermal energy conference IGC in Iceland announced for 2016
The Iceland Geothermal Conference (IGC 2016), has announced that it will be holding the third edition of the event at the Harpa Conference Centre in R...
DFDS ferry link between Denmark and UK closes
The final ferry link between Denmark and the UK sailed for the last time on Saturday after DFDS Seaways called time on its Esbjerg-Harwich route.
Status of eruption at Holuhraun lava field in Iceland
The lava eruption on Holuhraun continues. Lava flows northward from the eruption site. At 20:00 UTC yesterday, the lava extended over a 3-km2. This co...