A band of seven Wonder Women crossing Vatnajökull glacier
A group of seven Icelandic women are currently crossing Europe’s biggest Icecap, Vatnajökull glacier. This is the first time a group of women make suc...
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A boy and his foal – A friendship on an Icelandic farm (Video)
Much to the joy of the young members of the family on the Farm Ríp in Hegranes, north Iceland, a foal was born in December last year. Four year old Th...
Another earthquake around Bardarbunga volcano this morning
An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude was measured in Bardarbunda caldera this morning at 9.35 (local time) according to a RUV report and according to the Ic...
On top of the world – Icelandic woman reaches Everest’s peak
Vilborg Arna Gissurardottir became the seventh Icelander to reach the top of Mount Everest at a quarter passed 3 am last night. Gissuardottir thereby ...
Swedish prosecutors drop Julian Assange rape investigation
Swedish prosecutors have dropped the investigation into the rape charge of Julian Assange according to Reuters. The 45 years old Wikileaks founder has...
Allemansrätten – In Sweden nature exists in its own right, but you’re free to visit
In Sweden there’s a law known as the freedom to roam, or more officially, The Right of Public Access. In Swedish it’s called Allemansrätten, and it ex...
Advertisement from tour guides damaging Iceland
The travel industry in Iceland has a great responsibility when it comes to protecting the fragile nature of the volcanic island. Regrettably they don’...
Eurovision Semi-Finals – Svala didn’t make it to the finals on Saturday
Yesterday evening the semi-finals were held and ten songs were elected to compete in the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest this coming Saturday. S...