To be or not to be…Irish?
Denmark’s most famous literary prince was probably from Ireland, according to a British expert.
Culture
Information and news on culture, music and the arts in Iceland, Scandinavia and Northern Europe
New business and marketing book co-written by Sigrun Lilja of Gydja Collection launched today
A new business and marketing book co-written by Icelandic entrepreneur, Sigrun Lilja Gudjonsdottir of Gydja Collection has been launched in the United...
Icelandic Horse Festival in Reykjavik has been confirmed
The Icelandic Horse Festival has been confirmed this year to take place between 26th March and 2nd April, across various venues in Iceland’s capital, ...
Ronald McDonald kidnapping clowns found
A statue of Ronald McDonald that was “kidnapped and interrogated” by a group of Finns has been retrieved by police.
Film production hire studio in Iceland now backed by Promote Iceland
Promote Iceland recently signed a contract with Kadeco for the foreign marketing of Atlantic Studios, a film production studio for hire close to Reykj...
Mohammed axe-man gets nine years and deportation
A Somali man who broke into the home of a Dane who caricatured the Prophet Mohammed has been sentenced to nine years in jail and deportation.
Northern Lights tours and more in Iceland
There is so much to explore in Iceland, from the country’s amazing landscape, natural hot springs and glacier lagoons, to its wonderful sea life and b...
Manga translator loses child porn cartoon appeal
A translator of Japanese manga comics has been fined by a Swedish appeals court after drawings saved on his computer were considered to be child porno...