The reconstruction of the historic buildings located at the corner of Laekjargata and Austurstraeti near Laekjartorg Square in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland is almost complete after the original constructions were destroyed in a fire in 2007. Read the full story

Since the settlement (in the 9th century), Icelanders have found themselves engaged in a relentless struggle to come to terms with the rugged environment in which they live. Sheep were the key to the nation’s survival, providing generations of Icelanders not only with food but also with wool as protection from the biting cold Read the full story

The online Icelandic retailer, Nordic Store is now selling a series of illustrated maps of Iceland for anyone interested in learning the history and heritage of the country. Read the full story

Travelling during the summer months in Iceland is a magical experience; this is the time where Iceland’s beauty shines through its luscious greenery and breathtaking waterfalls. Self drive holidays are undoubtedly an ideal way to explore these wonders of Iceland at your own pace.

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This year, online Icelandic clothing and souvenir retailer, Nordic Store, has tripled its export sales of cod liver oil products from Iceland to China.

Research has indicated that omega-3 fatty acids found in cod liver oil, especially EPA and DHA, have positive effects on the growth and development of children. Read the full story

Many Icelanders are commemorating the 2009 Thanksgiving celebrations this weekend by holding various parties and serving traditional U.S and Icelandic cuisine for travellers from across the Atlantic. Read the full story

One year after the financial meltdown in Iceland when the three main banks, Kaupthing, Glitnir and Landsbanki collapsed, and many big Icelandic firms such as Baugur Group, FL Group and Moderna went bankrupt, a lot of the smaller Icelandic companies are starting to gain more of a momentum. Read the full story

Nordic Store, which specializes in selling Icelandic products online, has been recently redesigned and relaunched in time for Christmas.

The Iceland based retailer ships genuine Icelandic products, such as maps, woolen goods, food and even liquor, to online shoppers anywhere in the world.

The new ice blue site offers a “more user-friendly interface, heightened security and new powerful search tool” according to a company statement. Shoppers can now search for individual products or narrow their search for the most popular objects in a certain category.

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