Arctic Region News

The Association of Icelandic Mountaineers and outdoor clothing store 66A North have prepared a special slideshow for the event. via Iceland Review

History of Iceland . This essay is a brief history of the European nation of Iceland. via World History Blog

Click on the picture to watch how slA tur , an Icelandic traditional dish, is made. via Iceland Review

“Crimes are relatively few and far between”

W hen we think of those peaceful, progressive, permissive and prosperous Scandinavian and Nordic countries, it's unlikely that our thoughts turn to dark secrets, witchcraft and murder. via StarTribune

The airplane was turned around and landed safely in Egilsstadir. One of the airplane's engines lost oil pressure during the flight and had to be turned off according to regulations. via Iceland Review

Close Brothers Group Plc, the 129-year- old London-based investment bank, rejected a 1.4 billion-pound cash offer from Cenkos Securities Plc and partner Landsbanki Islands hf. via Bloomberg

Haarde added that before the government reaches a decision on this matter, it has to be inspected further, ruv.is reports. via Iceland Review

“I don't know. You'll have to ask The Boss of It All.”

Written and Directed by Lars von Trier Lars Von Trier tries his hand at comedic satire in 2006's The Boss of It All , a clever office politics movie with a Danish twist. via DVD Talk

“I knew I was being prepared for something, but I never would have expected this appointment”

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, NOV. 6, 2007 .- Most episcopal appointments do not require learning a new language, but for Bishop Pierre Burcher of Switzerland, his new post means mastering Icelandic. via Zenit

“It costs a considerable amount of money for BA3nus to operate such that it will be able to keep the promise that we have given Icelandic consumers for the past 18 years, and will continue to give them, that the lowest price will always be in BA3nus”

Click on the picture to watch how slA tur , an Icelandic traditional dish, is made. via Iceland Review

“Yes, most of us are on familiar terms. It is only natural”

It is a tiny spot on the world map but considering its size - an area of 103,000 sq km - Iceland has an incredibly diverse landscape. via India eNews

“I won't have time now, I'm afraid, but I'll definitely return”

Click on the picture to watch how slA tur , an Icelandic traditional dish, is made. via Iceland Review

“History tells us that it is not possible to control the public's alcohol consumption with pricing set by the state and high alcohol prices in Iceland have not resulted in Icelanders drinking more sensibly”

Click on the picture to watch how slatur , an Icelandic traditional dish, is made. via Iceland Review

“The limiting factor for human survival here is temperature, and there's a lot of benefits with a warmer climate. We are on the frontier of agriculture, and even a few degrees can make a difference.”

IT IS a global warming story capable of striking fear into the hearts of children: broccoli can now be grown in Greenland. via Scotsman.com

Business BSP sees October inflation at 2.5% - 3% Reuters The Philippine central bank, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Tuesday annual inflation in October was likely to come in between 2.5 and 3 percent ... via ABS-CBN News

“We need to get more candidates, male or female, to make the commitment to enter politics”

Women need to become more active in politics, male and female politicians agreed during a panel discussion at Johnson Hall Oct. via Interlake Spectator

Click on the picture to watch how slatur , an Icelandic traditional dish, is made. via Iceland Review

Click on the picture to watch how slatur , an Icelandic traditional dish, is made. via Iceland Review

“Diabetes doesn't get the same publicity as other diseases because you can live with it”

Anyone who doubts that every challenge is really an opportunity in disguise need look no further than Sharon Nehring-Willson's example. via Whitehorse Star

The accident was likely caused by the first real snowfall this winter and icy road conditions. via Iceland Review