Japan nuclear explosions prompts Finland iodine rush
Fears of possible radioactive leakages from explosions at a nuclear plant in Japan have prompted Finns to rush to the shops for iodine.
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Renewable energy via sub-sea cable to Europe examined by Landsvirkjun
A potential sub-sea cable to Europe carrying renewable energy from Iceland is being looked into by Landsvirkjun.
To be or not to be…Irish?
Denmark’s most famous literary prince was probably from Ireland, according to a British expert.
New business and marketing book co-written by Sigrun Lilja of Gydja Collection launched today
A new business and marketing book co-written by Icelandic entrepreneur, Sigrun Lilja Gudjonsdottir of Gydja Collection has been launched in the United...
The Independent travel editor Simon Calder reports on Iceland holiday
Iceland holidays across the bank holiday weekend in the UK could see a rise as the senior travel editor for The Independent, Simon Calder yesterday pu...
Diplomat and father cleared of car boot boy smuggle
Both a father and a diplomat have been cleared of all criminal charges relating to the smuggling of a boy from Russia to Finland in the boot of a car.
Wi-fi and sat-nav for Greenland iceberg study
Scientists are set to use wi-fi technology to study how glaciers in Greenland break up to form icebergs. The satellite navigation sensors will be drop...
Icelandic Horse Festival in Reykjavik has been confirmed
The Icelandic Horse Festival has been confirmed this year to take place between 26th March and 2nd April, across various venues in Iceland’s capital, ...