Iceland prepares for the new year
As with the rest of Iceland the capital Reykjavik is renowned for its fantastic new year’s eve (Icelanders call it Gamlarskvold) celebrations, a...
Law tightened on employing sex offenders
A new bill passed in the final parliamentary session in Iceland last week expands upon existing legislation by prohibiting sex offenders from being em...
The second day of Christmas is here
Iceland celebrated Christmas this year covered in light white snow, the first real white Christmas in Reykjavik for a few years. Traditionally the sec...
Finland to help in Afghanistan stabilisation
The President of Finland met with the Cabinet Committee on Foreign and Security Policy on Friday to discuss the country’s role in stabilising Afghanis...
Alleged price rigging of Danish Christmas trees
The Christmas Tree Growers Association of Denmark, Europe’s leading exporter of Christmas trees, is being prosecuted for allegedly fixing the price of...
Thorlaksmessa with soured skate and potatoes, thank you
The Mass of St. Thorlákur* is the last day before Christmas, known as Thorláksmessa, celebrated on the 23rd of December every year. The day is celebra...
Little hope for white Christmas in southern Iceland
There is a very little hope for a white Christmas in southern Iceland this year. Snow is now a luxury over Christmas, a luxury that Icelanders are see...
Consumer confidence in Iceland rose 1.4 percent in December
Reuters reports thtat Consumer confidence in Iceland is up 1.4 % in December from last month, but is down over 15 % from 2006. Figures from market res...