Iceland trials IBM’s Excelsior Pass for travellers coming from New York
The Icelandic Border Control has launched a pilot program to accept the Excelsior Pass at the countries border from passengers flying from New York.&n...
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Icelandic Airline Play showcases new uniforms
Forget running around in high heels – comfortable sneakers are the way to go, and instructions regarding hair, makeup, tattoos and nail polish a...
Puffin island declared protected area in Iceland
The Environment Minister of Iceland, Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, has announced that Lundey Island off the north coast of Reykjavík has been declared ...
Brennuold Festival: New arts and music festival announced in Reykjavík
Brennuold Festival, a new arts and music festival, has been announced to take place in the heart of downtown Reykjavík, Iceland, which is set to bring...
The State of the Arctic: New findings from AMAP on Climate, Pollution and Human Health support urgent need for action
Press Release – Ministers of the eight Arctic States will meet for the twelfth Arctic Council Ministerial in Reykjavik, Iceland, 20 May 2021 to ...
Eurovision 2021: Member of Icelandic team tests positive for COVID-19
According to Vísir, a member of the Icelandic Eurovision 2021 team has tested positive for COVID-19 as part of a routine test that took place on Sunda...
League of Legends esports tournament in Reykjavík kicks off in Reykjavík
The League of Legends tournament, MSI, kicked off on 6th May at the sporting arena, Laugardalshöll, Iceland’s capital Reykjavík. The event is on...
Beloved Finnish Eurovision star Fredi passes away
Iconic Finnish musician and comedian Fredi, who represented Finland twice at the Eurovision Song Contest, has unfortunately passed away. Fredi was 78 ...