Glacier melting could be reversible
The melting of Greenland’s glaciers may be more sensitive to climate change than previously assumed, according to new research which found they can al...
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Watch New Year’s Eve celebrations in Iceland live online
For those who are intrigued to discover how the locals celebrate New Year’s Eve in Iceland, but aren’t fortunate enough to make it in person, they can...
Generic pharmaceutical company to launch pain medication in U.S. market
Actavis, a global leader in the generic pharmaceuticals industry, yesterday announced it has entered into a binding letter of intent with QRxPharma to...
Marriage makes you live longer
People who have been married for many years live longer than those who are single or divorced, according to a Finnish-British study.
H&M defends fake body models
Swedish clothing retailer H&M has admitted tacking models’ heads onto computer-generated bodies in order to sell swimwear and lingerie.
Iceland Recognises Palestine
Össur Skarphéðinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, and Dr. Riad Malki, the Foreign Minister of Palestine, today formally confirmed the est...
Female activists honoured with Nobel Prize
The three women awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo this weekend are “linked by their commitment to change”, democracy, justice and peace, according...
Icelandic foreign minister meets with Palestinian counterpart, formal statement of recognition to follow
Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson, met today with Dr. Riad Malki, the Palestinian Foreign Minister.