The name “Whit” Sunday and Monday comes from the white clothes traditionally worn by those being baptised on this popular day for baptisms. In Icelandic, Whit Sunday is known as hvitasunna. Many times ...

“It was disappointing to concede the way we did.” North of the Arctic Circle, Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt turned snowfall into silver linings. Ulrik Saltnes struck twice in icy conditions to shock ...

Icelandic companies are being required to comply with U.S. laws that prohibit implementing policies promoting diversity, equity, or inclusion (DEI), reports RÚV. However, Icelandic law mandates that ...

Iceland is set to double its forecourt presence in the sector via a new tie up with forecourt operator EG On the Move. The frozen food specialist will increase its forecourt offering from 11 to ...

Hyatt recently announced plans to open its first Hyatt-branded hotel in Iceland — Hyatt Centric Reykjavík. Scheduled for a 2022 opening, Hyatt Centric Reykjavík will be a 169-room boutique property ...

The Vegetarian Society is pleased to announce that a range of products from Iceland Foods has officially achieved Vegetarian Society Approved accreditation. This recognition assures customers that a ...

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In just 24 hours on 7 April, more than 550 earthquakes were recorded. Minney Sigurdardóttir of Iceland’s Met Office, said: “The average depth is between 4 to 6 km, and the activity is most ...

"I don't want to drive our EU accession talks based on fear," Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir told Euronews in an interview. The powerful shifts shaking the geopolitical order ...