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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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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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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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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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Volcanic ash and its impact to be discussed at aviation conference Iceland

Volcanic ash and its impact to be discussed at aviation conference Iceland

The Eyjafjallajokull and Aviation conference, organised by the Keilir Aviation Academy in cooperation with ICAO, IATA and others, will take place between September 15th and 16th 2010. Aviation leaders, experts and policy-makers from all over the world will gather at Keflavik Airport in Iceland to discuss what lessons have been learnt from the Eyjafjallajokull eruption. Continue Reading

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World’s biggest sailing ship on way to Iceland

World’s biggest sailing ship on way to Iceland

The world's biggest sailing ship is currently on its way to Iceland, according to Russian news website, Ria Novosti. The ship is called Sedov and is a three-masted barque. Continue Reading

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Icelandic Forestry Association celebrates 80th birthday

Icelandic Forestry Association celebrates 80th birthday

Interest in forests and the growing of trees in Iceland has increased since the economic crisis hit, according to the head of the Icelandic Forestry Association. There is now forest growing on over 20,000 hectares all over Iceland. The organisation celebrated its 80th birthday at Thingvellir yesterday. Continue Reading

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