Verslunarmannahelgi weekend going as hoped
Beside a couple of small drug-related cases, Iceland’s busiest weekend has gone ahead without any major problems. Hosting over 10,000 people, th...
Large increase in tourists to Iceland in 2007
Tourists to Iceland increased by approximately 19% in the first six months of 2007 according to data from the tourist office at Keflavik International...
Reykjavik Glitnir Marathon
As well as a full marathon, Glitnir Bank are also supporting a half marathon and a fun run for all the family. See www.marathon.is for more details.
Culture Night
Iceland’s largest festival, Culture Night or ‘Menningarnott’, sees all cultural institutions such as museums and galleries as well a...
Reykjavik Gay Pride
Now the second largest event in the Icelandic calender, tens of thousands of people take part in this colourful two-day celebration in downtown Reykja...
Icelandic scientists contribute to MS findings
Three teams of researchers, including a group based in Reykjavik, Iceland, have pooled their data and made ground-breaking conclusions about the genet...
Olafsson first Icelander nominated for short story prize
Icelandic author Olafur Johann Olafsson has been short-listed for this year’s Frank O’Connor International Short Story Prize. Olafsson is the fi...
New Icelandair route to Toronto – via Reykjavik
Icelandair, which operates transatlantic flights through Keflavik International Airport, Iceland, will add Toronto to its list of seven North American...