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  • Smuggled Cat Killed By Authorities

    Smuggled Cat Killed By Authorities

    A Swiss couple travelling to Iceland in their camper van via the Norröna ferry to Höfn, got a shock when their cat was confiscated and killed by authorities. The woman who owned the cat was also arrested. Under Icelandic law, pets can…

  • The Swiss Are Biggest Spenders

    The Swiss Are Biggest Spenders

    Travellers spent roughly 6.7 billion ISK on goods and services in Iceland this April and the Swiss spent the most, reports RÚV. The biggest expense for most tourists was accomodation which added up to 1.2 billion ISK in all. On average each tourist spent roughly…