Bobby Fisher chess memorial exhibition unveiled in Reykjavik
A memorial exhibit has been unveiled a Reykjavik hotel commemorating what chess players refer to as ‘the match of all time’. The launch of the artefac...
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Oslo unveils details for 2022 Winter Olympics bid
Officials in the Norwegian capital have outlined the city’s plans to present a compelling bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. According to a re...
Supporter bequeaths EUR 500K to Finnish Olympians
Finland’s Olympic champions are to be the recipients of a substantial gift from one adoring fan. According to a YLE report, some EUR 500,000 had been ...
Icelandic snowboarder suffers concussion at Winter X Games
Icelandic snowboard competitor Halldor Helgason sustained a concussion in a major crash during the Winter X Games at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen last...
South Pole journey completed by Icelander Vilborg Arna Gissurardóttir
Icelander Vilborg Arna Gissurardóttir became the first Icelander to complete a full route journey from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole on Ja...
Norwegian Youtube kicker invited to NFL tryouts in New York
A Youtube video of a Norwegian man playing American football has caught the attention of the NFL.
UK Grandfather to raise charity funds via Iceland trek
A British man is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity via trekking the Icelandic wilderness with his grandchildren next summer.
Finn steals Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix
Finnish driver Kimi Räikkönen has emerged victorious from Sunday’s Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. The win marked the first victory of the 33-yea...