E-Cars on the Rise in Norway
The Norwegian government is conducting a national experiment that will incentivize the consumer purchase of electric cars in a new approach to dealing...
Ice Skating Rink Opens Tomorrow in Reykjavík
The new ice skating rink at Ingólfstorg in downtown Reykjavík will be open starting tomorrow, December 1st. The temporary construction will be 400 met...
Holiday Book Flood Will Soon Hit Iceland
In Iceland, getting ready for the holiday season is synonymous with getting ready for book season. The weeks surrounding Christmas signify what is kno...
Iceland Ranks Highest in Gender Equality
Iceland has ranked highest in the World Economic Forum’s 2015 index for advancements toward global gender equality. The report, published annually sin...
UNESCO Designates Two Geoparks in Iceland
As of the recent UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris from November 3-18, Iceland can now boast having two regions that are recognized as Global G...
Iceland’s Population to Increase by a Third in 2065
A new study by the data and research center Statistics Iceland addresses the issue of population growth in Iceland. Looking ahead fifty years to 2065,...
Muslim Association of Iceland Condemns Paris Attacks
Following the terrorist attacks in Paris, the Muslim Association of Iceland issued a public statement condemning the horrific event. The statement was...
Two Dead in Plane Crash in Hafnarfjöður
A small plane crashed on Thursday afternoon in Hafnarfjörður, south of Reykjavík, killing the two men on board. The plane issued a distress call and s...