Local News: Iceland 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Iceland News Editors

News Widget

Display the Iceland news headlines on your website.

Get the Topix Headlines Widget

Share & bookmark

RSS icon mobile icon

Iceland News

News on Iceland continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

1 hr ago | International Business Times

PlanetSolar MS Turanor, Largest Fully Sun-Powered Boat, Arrives In...

Lots of boats come and go in New York Harbor each day, but one catamaran in particular is attracting some stares from passersby, thanks to the 5,554 square feet of solar panels spackled on its upper deck.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News

6 hrs ago | TIME.com

The Dark and Dreamy Rock of Sigur Ros

Jonsi Birgisson of Sigur Ros performs as part of the Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre on May 25, 2013, in George, Washington When it comes to the musical mainstream, Sigur RA3s - a post-rock group from Iceland, known for their impenetrable lyrics and atmospheric, celestial sound - is pretty out there.

Comment?

Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, World News

10 hrs ago | KMIZ

Top European destinations for 2013

For something a little quieter, consider Lonely Planet's latest list of top European destinations that offer cafe culture, history and outdoor adventures outside of Europe's most popular cities.

Comment?

Related Topix: Wine, Drink, World News, Arctic Region, Travel

10 hrs ago | Hypebeast.com

Cereal Magazine Issue 3

Cereal Magazine - the quarterly rooted in "the significant elements of a good life" - returns with its third issue of edible topics, travel destinations, as well as profiles on products, people and places.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, Travel, Europe Travel, Ireland Travel

11 hrs ago | CNN

Top spots in Europe for 2013

While most tourists head to Reykjavik, travelers can head north to enjoy lava fields, hot springs and great whale watching without many other tourists present.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, Wine, Drink, Life, Food, Seafood, Croatia, Travel

14 hrs ago | Iceland Review

Last Chance to See - Face to Face' at the AS Art Museum

Today, June 17, is Iceland's Independence Day, the day when the national character is embraced despite the chance of foul weather.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region

Mon Jun 17, 2013

The Independent

Review into high street attacks Portas plan

Note: We do not store your email address but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region

The Guardian

Stop the bloody cull of Iceland's fin whales

Whalers cut open a 35-tonne fin whale on the western coast of Iceland in 2009, before a two-year moratorium came into being.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region,

Iceland Review

More Bands Added Iceland Airwaves 2013 Lineup

Today, June 17, is Iceland's Independence Day, the day when the national character is embraced despite the chance of foul weather.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region

Sun Jun 16, 2013

The Peninsula

Emir sends greetings to Iceland president

DOHA: HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani sent today a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Iceland on the occasion of his country's National Day.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region

Iceland Review

The First Couple Residence Separated. A Scandal or a Tempest in a Teapot?

Yesterday FrA©ttabladid revealed that the President's wife, Dorrit Moussaieff, has moved her legal residence to Great Britain.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region

Iceland Review

Icelanders in London

The town of Akureyri in Northeast Iceland, of approximately 18.000 residents, has plenty of festivities to offer to visitors and locals celebrating Iceland's National Day, June 17. more Watch an audio slideshow about one of the most famous Icelandic turf farms, LaufA s in EyjafjA rdur, Northeast Iceland.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region, Arts, Photography

Iceland Review

Icelanders in London

Nick Miners is a photographer from London. He has a successful career as a freelancer and is regularly hired by a range of individuals and organisations for his creative approach to photography.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region, Arts, Photography

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Travels with Charlie: Flight option bypasses route over 'big pond' to get to Europe

A friend once told me that she'd love to go to Europe if she didn't have to fly there.

Comment?

Related Topix: Travel, Europe Travel, Iceland Travel, World News

Sat Jun 15, 2013

Iceland Review

Reviving Reykjavik's 'Slum'

Watch an audio slideshow about one of the most famous Icelandic turf farms, LaufA s in EyjafjA rdur, Northeast Iceland.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region

Examiner.com

Does duty free shopping save money

If you have flown internationally and had time to linger at the airport, no doubt you have wandered into a duty-free shop.

Comment?

Related Topix: Travel, Europe Travel, Iceland Travel, World News

Telegram

Puffins in peril

In July 2009, Chris Fowler and I roamed around Iceland on a quest for salmon and trout.

Comment?

Related Topix: Travel, Europe Travel, Iceland Travel, World News, Asia Travel, China Travel, Opinion

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Iceland Review

Iceland-European Union Mackerel Feud Ongoing

Maria Damanaki, the European Commissioner for Maritime Affaires and Fisheries, is threatening economic sanctions against Iceland if an agreement in the mackerel dispute is not reached within few weeks.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region, Europe, Faroe Islands

Iceland Review

New Passenger Ship to and from Westman Islands

Tour operator Viking Tours purchased a passenger ship to commence transportation from Vestmannaeyjar to the LandeyjarhA fn port this summer.

Comment?

Related Topix: Travel, Europe Travel, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland Travel, Iceland Travel, World News, Arctic Region, Brussels, Belgium Travel, Belgium Travel

EPO Website News

European Patent Network gathered in Iceland to foster cooperation about innovation in Europe

The EPO, the member states of the European Patent Organisation and the OHIM in its observer capacity met in Reykjavik on 11/12 June to discuss how to bring co-operation forward in order to improve the quality and efficiency of the European patent system, and thus better serve industry.

Comment?

Related Topix: World News