Author: Nanna Árnadóttir
Iceland’s Euro Bonds Yield 2.6%
The six-year euro-denominated bonds Iceland put up for sale in preparation to phase out capital controls have yielded 2.6% and…
Spain Replaces UK As Iceland’s Largest Fish Market
The sales volume of Icelandic cod to Spain surged 42.9% in the first five months of 2014, replacing the UK…
Naming Committee: Sorry, Not Sorry
The chairperson of Iceland’s naming committee, Ágústa Þorbergsdóttir, has said that the committee is here to stay–and that should it…
Seriously, Stay Away From Katla
Tourists and tour companies are ignoring instructions from the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management, the police and scientists to…
News In Brief: Late June, 2014
Former prime minister and first openly gay head of state Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir delivered a moving speech about LGBT rights at…
Experts: Katla Not Erupting But Stay Away
Geologists flew over Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which covers the active volcano Katla, yesterday to investigate sudden glacial flooding in Múlakvísl river and…
Gender Inequality In Police Force Criticised
A policewoman is criticising gender inequality within Iceland’s Police Force after three men were appointed to senior positions despite applications from…
Iceland Prepares To Phase Out Capital Controls
Iceland is planning to sell six-year euro-denominated bonds in a push to ease the capital controls that have been in…
Airport Train Within 10 Years
An express train from Keflavík airport to Reykjavík’s Central Bus Station (BSÍ) could be a reality within the next 10…
Foreigners Hungry For A Taste – Of Skyr
MS Iceland Dairies’ sales director says foreigners are crazy for skyrIcelandic skyr continues to gain popularity abroad, both in the…
Finance Minister Wants To Sell Landsbankinn
Finance Minister Bjarni Benediktsson has said he wants to sell the government’s shares in LandsbankinnFinance Minister Bjarni Benediktsson has said…
Air Mechanics’ Union Agree To Terms
After a turbulent negotiation period the Air Mechanics’ Union have reached consensus on a new collective bargaining agreementAfter a turbulent…
Russian Listening Device Found On Beach
A walking group of about 60 people came across a Russian seabed listening device on the beachA walking group of…
Danish Ambassador Protests Trees
Danish ambassador to Iceland, Mette Kjuel Nilsen, is protesting the Reykjavík’s plan to plant trees because it interferes with an…
Mayor To Unveil New Sara Riel Mural
Reykjavík Art Museum and City Hall have extended an open invitation to the unveiling of a mural by Sara Riel…
21 People Rescued From Whale Watching Boat
21 people were rescued from a whale watching boat that ran aground off the coast of Lundey yesterday21 people were…
Iceland Written Out Of Game Of Thrones
Iceland will not feature heavily in the new season of Game of ThronesIceland will not feature heavily in the new…
Over 15 Million Raised For Hospital
More than 15 million ISK has been raised for the National University Hospital of Iceland in the annual WOW CyclothonOver…
Travellers Warned To Stay Vigilant
Bad weather throughout the countryBad weather throughout the country yesterday has compromised road safety and tourists are asked to increase…
Nuland: US And Iceland Have Pioneering Bilateral Agreement
US Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs has said Iceland’s bilateral agreement with the US is pioneeringAssistant Secretary for…
British Documentary Says Icelanders Have The Best Diet
New Channel 4 documentary ‘The World’s Best Diet’ claims Icelanders eat the healthiestNew Channel 4 documentary The ‘World’s Best Diet’…
Former PM At WorldPride: In The End Love Conquered All
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir gave a moving speech at Toronto’s WorldPride 2014Iceland’s former Prime Minister-slash-the world’s first openly gay head of state…
Man Running 21 Marathons Across Iceland
A man from the Czech Republic is running 21 marathons across Iceland over 21 days After recovering from a serious…
Record Number of Vasectomies In Iceland
Never have more men been sterilised in Iceland than in 2013According to new data from the Directorate of Health more…
UN: Icelanders Smoke The Most Pot
According to the UN’s annual World Drug Report Icelanders smoke the most pot, per capitaAccording to the UN’s annual World…