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The UFC comes to Stockholm

The UFC comes to Stockholm

Mixed Martial Arts is one of the world’s fastest growing sports and its biggest promotion is now coming to Scandinavia. Continue Reading

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Icelandic Sound Poetry Choir to give concert on Friday

Icelandic Sound Poetry Choir to give concert on Friday

The Icelandic Sound Poetry Choir will give a free concert at the Living Art Museum, Reykjavík this Friday January at 20.00. Continue Reading

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Iceland Recognises Palestine

Iceland Recognises Palestine

Össur Skarphéðinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, and Dr. Riad Malki, the Foreign Minister of Palestine, today formally confirmed the establishment of full diplomatic relations between Iceland and Palestine. Continue Reading

Posted in Iceland, International, MBL, Politics13 Comments

Icelandic foreign minister meets with Palestinian counterpart, formal statement of recognition to follow

Icelandic foreign minister meets with Palestinian counterpart, formal statement of recognition to follow

Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson, met today with Dr. Riad Malki, the Palestinian Foreign Minister. Continue Reading

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Christmas Creatures of Reykjavík released

Christmas Creatures of Reykjavík released

Mayor of Reykjavík Jón Gnarr presided over the launch of the “Christmas Creatures of Reykjavík” event which is already delighting children of all ages in Reykjavík city centre and nearby Laugardalur. Continue Reading

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Order of priority claims under the Emergency Act deemed valid by Icelandic court

Order of priority claims under the Emergency Act deemed valid by Icelandic court

The Supreme Court of Iceland today ruled in a case concerning the Emergency Act of October 6th 2008. The ruling entails that the law and associated acts stands undisputed. Continue Reading

Posted in Business, General, Iceland, Icelandic PM´s office, International, MBL, Politics2 Comments

A message to Iceland from Hillary Clinton

A message to Iceland from Hillary Clinton

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the people of Iceland as you celebrate your Independence Day this June 17. Continue Reading

Posted in General, Iceland, MBL, Politics, United States3 Comments

Eruption on the wane; clean-up phase begins

Eruption on the wane; clean-up phase begins

(Press release from the Icelandic government): “The worst is over,” said Icelandic Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir today, “and now the clean-up can begin. Our geoscientists say that the eruption is waning day by day and that the problems arising in our neighbouring countries as a result of volcanic ash should be resolved quickly.” Continue Reading

Posted in Environment, General, Iceland, International, MBL, Politics, Travel1 Comment

Fitch affirms Iceland sovereign ratings, revises outlooks to stable

Fitch affirms Iceland sovereign ratings, revises outlooks to stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Iceland’s Long-term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of ‘BB+’ and ‘BBB+’ and revised the Outlooks to Stable from Negative. Continue Reading

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Raflost + Pikslaverk?

Raflost + Pikslaverk?

RAFLOST + PIKSLAVERK 2011 will open at Reykjavik Art Museum – Hafnarhus today at 17.00. The festival runs through the weekend 5th-8th May and will consists of workshops, lectures, performances, installations and video screenings of Icelandic and international artists. Continue Reading

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