Iceland: Volcanic eruptions could be a consequence of melting glaciers
Melting glaciers could result in a higher number of volcanic eruptions in Iceland, according to new research. The research, which looked at the glacia...
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Rainbow in Reykjavik for Gay Pride
Gay Pride organisers in Reykjavik have unveiled a huge rainbow on one of the capital Reykjavik’s main streets. The road of the street has been painted...
Dunkin’ Donuts launches in Iceland
Dunkin’ Donuts has debuted in Iceland with the launch of its first store in the capital Reykjavik. The outlet opened on Wednesday, with hordes of peop...
Swedish actor to star in Game of Thrones
Legendary Swedish actor Max von Sydow is to appear in the sixth season of the top TV drama Game of Thrones, it has been revealed. Filming for the hotl...
Icelandic whaler unimpressed with anti-whaling petition
Icelandic whaler Kristjan Loftsson has been left feeling dismayed by an anti-whaling petition that has so far gathered more than a million signatures....
Latest poll shows strong support for Pirate Party
A recent poll has shown the Iceland’s Pirate Party remains popular in the country, with 35 per cent of people behind them. The Market and Media Resear...
Italy to join Iceland in volcano drill
Italy is to help Iceland in the perforation process of the Krafla volcano located in the north of the country. The news that the southern European nat...
Iceland angered by exclusion from Arctic fishing moratorium talks
Iceland has spoken of its anger about being left out of an Arctic fishing moratorium, which was signed by the US, Canada, Russia, Norway and Denmark. ...