SDA and Progressives not far from being wiped out from parliament
The Social Democratic Alliance is just about to be wiped out of parliament, according to a new poll by 365 media. The party has only six percent suppo...
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New documentary on Icelandic whaling released
Iceland has a love hate relationship with whaling, some are for it and want to have the meat available in store and others are against it largely citi...
Old prison in Reykjavik center gets a new role
The old penalty house on Skólavörðustígur, in the heart of Reykjavik is going to get a new role in the near future. It is the oldest prison in Iceland...
Independence Party and Pirate Party largest in Iceland
The Independence Party and the Pirate Party are the largest political parties in Iceland and would have a majority in parliament, according to a new p...
Bill passed – Tackling offshore accounts and currency restrictions
A new bill designed to free up the foreign exchange restrictions of the Icelandic krona was passed in parliament last night.
Earthquakes around Bárðabunga volcano
Holuhraun is a new lava field just north of the Vatnajökull glacier, in the North-eastern Region of the Icelandic Highlands.
The race is on – Nine confirmed candidates
At midnight last night the deadline to turn in signatures and confirm candidacy for the 2016 presidential elections in Iceland expired.
Tackling the upsurge in the tourist industry – Entrance fee in Iceland
Icelanders are struggling with the ever-rising numbers of foreign visitors visiting the island year around. Estimations indicate that the increase of ...