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Iceland government shake up confirmed, Dutch war games company happy

Iceland government shake up confirmed, Dutch war games company happy

An Icelandic cabinet meeting at the official presidential mansion of Bessastadir has ended and the reshuffle of the government is now official. One departing minister made his last official act to approve a Dutch application to bring old Russian fighter jets to Iceland for international war games. Continue Reading

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Iceland’s ‘favourite comedy show’ saved at the last minute

Iceland’s ‘favourite comedy show’ saved at the last minute

Spaugstofan, Iceland's most famous weekly comedy sketch show, will not be consigned to history as had previously been reported. Despite being dropped from RUV for monetary reasons, the show's creators this week signed a deal to move over to rival station, Stod 2. Continue Reading

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Details of alleged Norwegian bomb plot revealed

Details of alleged Norwegian bomb plot revealed

Norwegian police discovered the makings of a bomb lab in an Oslo apartment when arresting a suspected al-Qaida cell last month, according to reports. An investigation by the Associated Press (AP) has revealed that authorities had been tracking the group for a long time after intercepting emails between them and an al-Qaida operative in Pakistan. Continue Reading

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Boeing Dreamliner in Iceland for testing

Boeing Dreamliner in Iceland for testing

The new Dreamliner, also known as the Boeing 787, is currently stationed at Iceland's Keflavik International Airport for testing in side winds. This is only the second time the brand new aircraft has left the USA. Continue Reading

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Northern Lights experience with Icelandair

Northern Lights experience with Icelandair

A recent increase in solar activity has lead to the Northern Lights gracing the skies as far south as Denmark and Germany. If this is any indication of the upcoming Northern Light season, Iceland is going to be the place to be this coming winter. Continue Reading

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Eidur Smari Gudjohnsen moves to Stoke City

Eidur Smari Gudjohnsen moves to Stoke City

Yesterday's clinching of a deal to sign Icelandic international Eidur Smari Gudjohnsen is being hailed as something of a coup for Stoke City FC in England's Premiership. But he doesn't come cheap. Continue Reading

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Danish-caught pirates released on lack of evidence

Danish-caught pirates released on lack of evidence

International maritime laws have prevented authorities from prosecuting a group of Somali pirates captured by a Danish warship in the Aden Gulf this weekend. Denmark’s defence minister said a lack of witnesses forced a decision to free the rogue sailors. Continue Reading

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Cabinet reshuffle for Icelandic government

Cabinet reshuffle for Icelandic government

The Icelandic government is set for a shake-up in the next few days; probably today or when parliament returns for the first day of the autumn term tomorrow. There will be two fewer ministers than at present. Continue Reading

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Cairn hits Greenland gas jackpot

Cairn hits Greenland gas jackpot

Cairn Energy has confirmed that it has found gas off the western coast of Greenland. The Edinburgh-based oil and gas exploration company made the discovery in the Baffin Bay Basin, 175km from the island of Disko. Continue Reading

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Iceland concert event Iceland Airwaves to attract thousands of music lovers

Iceland concert event Iceland Airwaves to attract thousands of music lovers

The upcoming concert event in Iceland, Iceland Airwaves, is set to attract thousands of music lovers to the northernmost music capital in the world, Reykjavik; and with most of the line-up already announced, this years’ Airwaves will be as spectacular as ever. Continue Reading

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