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Reykjavík Grapevine
March 27, 2018
A gathering of Americans in Iceland protesting gun violence in their home country was briefly interrupted by a man armed with a knife. The man was confronted by an attendee, and police were called to the scene, but it is unknown at the time of this writing if he has been charged. There are over 600Ãâà...
CNNMoney
March 27, 2018
Geothermal heating works by extracting naturally hot water or steam from below the earth's surface, and pumping it through pipelines to homes and businesses. Geothermal facilities generate 25% of electricity in Iceland, and provide heat to nine out of 10 homes, according to the country's energy authority.
The Daily Herald
March 26, 2018
If you love the idea of an Iceland stopover, consider the whirlwind itinerary outlined here. These suggestions assume you'll visit in summer, when the roads are clear and daylight is virtually endless. From early June to mid-July, it never really gets dark, letting you extend your daylight sightseeing day as farÃâà...
Coventry Telegraph
March 11, 2018
Iceland selling giant boxes of Celebrations for a very low price. The reduction on the 450g sized bags was spotted by an eagled-eyed shopper. Share; Comments. By. Catherine Murphy. James RodgerAdvanced Content Writer. 11:51, 11 MAR 2018. What's On. Enter your postcode to see news and information near youÃâà...
Radio New Zealand
March 11, 2018
As I struggled with limited public transport (having visited in the shoulder season), opted to use AirBnB to keep costs down, and was warned by my hosts in Reykjavik about the shortage of public toilets, I wondered if there are lessons Iceland and New Zealand could learn from each others' growing painsÃâà...
Crux: Covering all things Catholic
March 10, 2018
REYKJAVIK, Iceland - As Iceland's parliament continues to consider a bill that would bar circumcision for non-medical reasons, the head of the country's Catholic diocese has expressed concerns over religious persecution. “To us it looks like this can be an opportunity for those who are interested in thisÃâà...
Iceland Monitor
March 8, 2018
Little change is expected in the weather over the next few days. A north-easterly wind is blowing in the North and East but skies remain bright in the South and West. Temperatures are not expected to go above 0 for the next week or so. Roads are easily passable in South and South West Iceland and inÃâà...
Telegraph.co.uk
March 8, 2018
Iceland has more than quadrupled the number of annual foreign visitors that arrive on its shores in just six years. Last year the island, a three-hour flight from the UK, counted 2.1 million tourists through its doors, a figure it had not anticipated reaching until 2020. In 2010 just 459,000 people visited Iceland.
Manchester Evening News
March 6, 2018
Iceland told the Liverpool Echo that they believed their products were 'unique' and nothing to do with Mowgli. A spokesman said: “We agree that there is no connection whatsoever between our Mumbai Street Co range and Mowgli Street Food. All our dishes are made to our own unique recipes, and theirÃâà...
ThinkGeoEnergy
March 6, 2018
Direct use geothermal energy utilisation is the topic of a specific side event as part of the Iceland Geothermal Conference, April 24, 2018. The event will share insights on direct and integrated uses of geothermal energy especially for food growing and drying.
Liverpool Echo
March 6, 2018
The owner of Liverpool restaurant firm Mowgli has said she is “frozen with anger” after a new range of Iceland products launched which she says appear to be imitating her food. Nisha Katona said she was “completely eviscerated” after learning about Iceland's new Mumbai Street Food products - includingÃâà...
Mirror.co.uk
March 6, 2018
“Can I stress that these frozen Iceland things have nothing whatsoever to do with me and my Mowgli. “Those names are mine and I put as much effort into the names of my dishes as I do into the dishes and design of every part of Mowgli. “Some suggest that imitation is supposed to feel flattering.” She saidÃâà...
7x7
March 6, 2018
Iceland is a country forged of powerful elements, composed of glaciers, more than 100 volcanoes, and the meeting point for the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. It is a harsh and volatile environment that exudes stunning natural beauty. With a population of just over 300,000 people, Iceland hasÃâà...
Iceland Monitor
March 6, 2018
Iceland has a ring road, known commonly as Highway 1, which circles the country, encompassing all of Iceland's main regions. It is possible to drive round the whole country in just over one day in good conditions, but a more leisurely pace is advised so as to take in the many stunning attractions along theÃâà...
Fortune
March 6, 2018
Eleven people, including a security guard, were arrested in Iceland in connection with the theft of almost $2 million worth of cryptocurrency-mining equipment from local data centers. Icelandic media are referring to the theft as the “Big Bitcoin Heist.” It's not so much about the theft of Bitcoins themselves,Ãâà...
Iceland Monitor
March 5, 2018
It contains an Icelandic proverb! If you can't understand it, here's a useful link for translating Icelandic proverbs into English. 5. It comes in a variety sizes from a size 2 to a size 10, depending on the size and appetite of the individual you are offering it to. If you're not in Iceland and are craving for an IcelandicÃâà...
Reykjavík Grapevine
March 1, 2018
Despite Icelandic law and international treaties banning the practice, Iceland has been knowingly greenlighting weapons shipments through the country to Saudi Arabia, which has been waging war on civilians in Yemen. Shortly after the matter was brought to light, the Icelandic government has stoppedÃâà...
Lonely Planet Travel News
March 1, 2018
1 March is Beer Day in Iceland. Image: Caiaimage/Paul Bradbury. The situation arose after a referendum was held in 1908, and Icelanders voted in favour of a ban on all alcoholic drinks, with effect from 1 January 1915. Spain then refused to buy Iceland's fish, its main export, unless Iceland bought SpanishÃâà...
WalesOnline
March 1, 2018
When it was announced a year ago that a cruise from Cardiff to Iceland would be taking place during the summer of 2018, places were snapped up. Now those who missed out on the trip of a lifetime direct from the Welsh capital to one of Europe's most sought-after destinations are in luck as there will beÃâà...
Philadelphia Style Magazine
March 1, 2018
Iceland lives up to every bucket-list mention it has ever claimed. The tiny island, which seems worlds away from the U.S., has become extremely accessible to travelers over the past two years. After a major nancial crisis in 2008, Iceland turned to tourism as its saving grace, offering curious jet-setters anÃâà...
New York Times
March 1, 2018
A bill in Iceland that could make it a crime to circumcise infant boys for nonmedical reasons is drawing strong support from hundreds of doctors and nurses there, and criticism from religious leaders. Ahmad Seddeeq, the imam of the Islamic Cultural Center of Iceland, called it “a contravention to the religiousÃâà...
Thrillist
February 28, 2018
With winter wrapping up, you have no excuse to hibernate any longer. Plus WOW Air, an Icelandic low-cost airline, is celebrating the start of its new service at JFK airport on April 27 with super-cheap flights across the pond, so once you climb out of your cave, you can climb right onto an international flight.
Travel+Leisure
February 28, 2018
This spring, a brand new destination is opening up that perfectly encapsulates all the best reasons to visit Iceland in 2018. The Retreat at Blue Lagoon, a luxurious hotel that includes an underground, natural spa and mineral-rich lagoon, is opening on April 1. And while this hotel may seem too good to beÃâà...
NEWS.com.au
February 27, 2018
Despite being uncommon in Iceland, where just 21 boys under age 18 are thought to have been circumcised since 2006, it has drawn support from a number of doctors who issued a joint statement in support of the bill. It's also led to criticism from Jewish and Muslim religious leaders who say it underminesÃâà...
TIME
February 27, 2018
Iceland will be warmer than parts of the Mediterranean this week as an icy blast from Siberia brings bitter cold to Europe along with the risk of travel delays and power cuts. Very dry Arctic air from the east will drive weather conditions for the coming days after temperatures plunged to as low as negative 36Ãâà...
