Iceland to hike hotel and airline taxes
Icelandic government officials have announced intentions to significantly raise the country’s taxes on tourism.
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Icelandic food proves tough for Emma Watson
Actress Emma Watson has said that she “struggled” with the food in Iceland during a recent visit. The Harry Potter star made the comments during an in...
Northern Lights placed third in CNN’s 27 ‘must see places before you die’ list
One of Iceland’s most breathtaking natural spectacles, the Northern Lights, has been placed third as part of CNN’s 27 ‘must see places before you die’...
Swedish researchers: active pensioners add six years to life
A recent study has shown that pensioners with an active lifestyle can add several years onto their lives.
Fishing talks lead to ‘disappointing’ end
Scottish fishing heads have said that talks between Iceland, Norway the Faroe Islands and several other nations have left much to be desired.
BIOEFFECT skin care products featured during Vogue’s Fashion Night Out in Colette Paris
Icelandic innovation company Sif Cosmetics recently had its BIOEFFECT skin care products featured during Vogue’s Fashion Night Out event in Cole...
Icelandic horse gene a boost for breeders
Swedish research on the Icelandic horse has developed genetic test that may help breeders to select the best candidates for racing.
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson confirmed as Iceland geothermal energy conference patron
The President of Iceland Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson has been confirmed as the patron for the upcoming geothermal energy conference, IGC 2013, to be held a...