Talk show blasts Icelandic whaling
A popular talk show host broadcasting on both radio and television recently spoke out against Iceland’s policy on commercial whaling. Bonnie Erb...
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American author inspired by Iceland
The budding American author, Jesse Ball, has been greatly inspired by Iceland for his recent books and artwork. The author wrote his newest book “Sam...
Glitnir in US geothermal energy strategy
Nordic financial group Glitnir has identified a huge potential for geothermal energy developments in the US following the opening of its first office ...
Jailed youth returns home to Iceland
After a long and unsuccessful campaign by the Rights Justice Freedom group, the 24-year-old Icelandic prisoner, Aron Palmi Agustsson, finished his ten...
Press Program – Glitnir Bank to open New York office
To mark the opening of a new office in New York City, Nordic bank Glitnir has issued an invitation to the media for a press breakfast and conference o...
US meeting with Icelandic President focuses on energy
Environmental issues were on the agenda at a meeting between Barbara Boxer, an American senator and Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, the President of Iceland. ...
Icelandic Prime Minister attends Icelandic summer festival in US
Icelandic prime minister, Geir Haarde, met last weekend with a community in North Dakota famous for its Icelandic roots. The 108th annual Deuce of Aug...
Icelandic wool art hits New York
Vik Prjonsdottir, a group of Icelandic designers, launched their woolen art products at a cocktail party at Scandinavian Grace in Brooklyn last week. ...