Artist Gunnhildur Hauksdottir exhibits in Reykjavik
The works of modern Icelandic artist Gunnhildur Hauksdottir are currently on display at the Hafnarhus Art Gallery in central Reykjavik. The installati...
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Skin cancer on the increase in Sweden
In a recent report from the Gothenburg-based Sahlgrenska University Hospital it was revealed how more Swedes have been diagnosed with skin cancer sinc...
Icelandic PM gives insight into state of economy
Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde addressed the Annual Meeting of the Central Bank of Iceland on Friday in which he stated the following: “Al...
Al Gore to speak at Glitnir climate conference in Iceland
Nordic bank Glitnir and the University of Iceland will host an open meeting with Al Gore in Reykjavik in April. Al Gore, the former vice-president of ...
Reykjavik police expand use of dogs
The use of canines in law enforcement is widespread practice, but police officers in Reykjavik are looking to use their dogs for other areas of police...
International praise for Icelandic music festival
Highly positive media reviews have appeared for the fifth Aldrei For Eg Sudur (I Never Went South) music festival, which took place last weekend in Is...
Iceland celebrates ‘I Never Went South’ music festival
Local Icelandic artists performed at the Aldrei for eg sudur (I Never Went South) music festival last weekend in Isafjordur, northwest Iceland. Mugiso...
New tunnel to link Husavik and Akureyri
The government of Iceland has made an announcement that it will fund construction of a new tunnel near Husavik to further facilitate travel in the nor...