Iceland News

An academic political scientist by profession who studied at the University of Manchester in England, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson was elected to parliament for the left-wing People's Alliance in 1978 and served as finance minister in a coalition government in 1988-1991. He often speaks out on controversial issues, and his relations with the conservative ... (more)

The exchange of power in Iceland took place yesterday when the government of Sigmundur DavA A Gunnlaugsson formally took over from that of JA3hanna SigurA ardA3ttir and ministers exchange keys.

Julianna Barwick's third full-length album, Nepenthe , is scheduled for release on August 20th, by Dead Oceans .

Before the passengers could experience the unique midnight sun experience as a result of the flight's routing, Birkir Holm Icelandair's CEO; Luis Arrega, US Ambassador to Iceland; Alaska Commissioner, Susan Bell; and Bjorn Oli Hauksson CEO of Isavia, cut the celebratory ribbon.

MentisCura Diagnostics today announced its participation as a collaborator and full board member of the Stockholm Brain Institute .

Many young people are among the mourners attending the funeral of a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police.

Prosecutors will proceed with the charge that Pfc. Bradley Manning "aided the enemy" when the trial of the alleged whistleblower commences next week.

Prosecutors say they will accept an Army private's guilty plea to a lesser version of one of the 22 counts he faces.

Eurovision is a big deal in Iceland. Many will claim to have no interest in the annual Eurovision Song Contest but deep inside, many more than are willing to admit it take part in a gathering of some kind on the night of the Eurovision final.

When Iceland's three major banks collapsed in 2008 few could have imagined how quickly the country would get back on its feet or that the recovery would be led, in large part, by the creative design industries.

With spring thaw and sunny weather comes that urge to go outside and exercise, enjoy the good weather and get moving again after winter slumber.

The 27th ReykjavA k Arts Festival kicks off tomorrow with a ten-minute newly commissioned sound piece by the Vessel Orchestra at 5:45 pm at ReykjavA k harbor.

The Arctic Council states signed a legally-binding Agreement on Cooperation on Marine Oil Pollution Preparedness and Response in the Arctic in Kiruna, Sweden, yesterday.

Mountaineer Leifur A-rn Svavarsson is planning to become the first Icelander to climb Everest from the North Face via Tibet.

Iceland is awash in guns, yet it has one of the lowest violent crime rates in the world.

Calling all pasta-holics! As you know it can be tough making sure that you make just the right amount of pasta to go with your favorite sauce.

The sounds made by Mayor of ReykjavA k JA3n Gnarr while sleeping will form the basis for a new sound sculpture by Finnbogi PA©tursson. It will be part of an exhibition which opens in the Sculpture Garden on NA1 2lendugata in the city center on Saturday.

If you're looking for a hip and action-packed weekend break, Iceland's capital Reykjavik is an affordable choice, says Albertina Lloyd Standing in a valley of ice and snow, with only the occasional black volcanic rock interrupting the seemingly endless expanse of white, I feel like I am on another planet.

The People's Republic of China has recently cast itself as an Arctic nation. In addition to acquiring two icebreakers and building an enormous embassy in Reykjavik, Iceland, Beijing has formally applied for "observer status" in the Arctic Council, an intergovernmental forum of Arctic states founded by the United States and seven other countries in ... (more)

Former Newberry College women's soccer player Theresa Berman is continuing her playing career in Iceland, joining Throttur Reykjavik of the Iceland Pepsi-League Women.