Danish government unveils major rail investment plan
Copenhagen has unveiled a scheme that could see major investments into Denmark’s rail network. Dubbed Togfonden (The Train Fund), lawmakers said that ...
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Straumur head fired over UK tax evasion report
Pétur Einarsson, the head of Reykjavik-based investment bank Straumur, has been dismissed following the release of a report stating that he evaded pay...
Iceland’s porn ban effort draws fire from abroad
Reykjavik’s proposition to ban internet pornography in Iceland has drawn fire from international anti-censorship campaigners. Last month saw the count...
Greenland walrus spotted in Scotland
Scottish residents discovered the presence of a rare northerly visitor at the weekend. Thirty-two-year-old birdwatcher Mark Warren from Orkney came ac...
Reykjavik Excursions supports men’s cancer initiative Mustache March
Iceland tour provider Reykjavik Excursions is supporting Mottumars, the Icelandic version of the men’s cancer initiative Mustache March, by cont...
Iceland winter strikes back with a vengeance
Yesterday, residents of Reykjavik woke up to heavy snowfalls in combination with strong gusts of wind, leaving high banks of snow on sidewalks and bla...
Iceland Luxury Tours receives TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence 2012
Iceland tour provider Iceland Luxury Tours has received TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for 2012, after earning a traveller rating of 5 out of...
Danes consuming more energy drinks
Danes are consuming significantly more energy drinks than ever before, new figures have revealed. Officials from Denmark’s national food agency said o...