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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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Swedish model Nordegren divorces cheating Tiger Woods

Swedish model Nordegren divorces cheating Tiger Woods

Swedish model Elin Nordegren has divorced Tiger Woods, claiming their marriage was “irretrievably broken” following a string of scandals about the golfer’s infidelity. Nordegren, 30, and Woods, 34, issued a joint statement on Monday confirming that they had ended their six year nuptials. Continue Reading

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Reykjavik Marathon today, disability not the barrier it once was

Reykjavik Marathon today, disability not the barrier it once was

Five overseas runners are not letting physical disability get in the way of running the Reykjavik Marathon today. The five marathon runners include a world record holder. Continue Reading

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King of Norway to visit Iceland on private fishing trip

King of Norway to visit Iceland on private fishing trip

The King of Norway, Harald V is due in Iceland this week on an unofficial visit. He intends to use his time fishing for salmon in Vatnsdalsa river in north-western Iceland. Continue Reading

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President Obama should take Wikileaks on directly with or without the help of the Icelandic government

President Obama should take Wikileaks on directly with or without the help of the Icelandic government

Dick Cheney’s daughter, Liz Cheney wants the government of Iceland to stop its Wikileaks support. Iceland passed its “law on press freedom and protection” in June. These laws are thought to be the world's strongest dealing with press and whistle-blower protection. Continue Reading

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Millions watch Icelandic footballers go comedy fishing

Millions watch Icelandic footballers go comedy fishing

Icelandic football club, Stjarnan FC is currently enjoying the best possible free publicity thanks to You Tube and the nearly eight million people who have watched the team's recent unusual goal celebration. Continue Reading

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Keflavik Airport World Cup competition proves successful

Keflavik Airport World Cup competition proves successful

Last month, in coordination with the FIFA World Cup Football Championships 2010, Keflavik International Airport in Iceland launched an online competition in the spirit of the event. Continue Reading

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Swedish sports trainer jailed for sexual attacks on children

Swedish sports trainer jailed for sexual attacks on children

A Stockholm sports trainer has been jailed for three years for a string of sex attacks against boys. The 22-year-old man was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault and child rape against one boy and one count of sexual assault against another. He was also convicted of a further 16 additional counts of sexual harassment. Continue Reading

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Arnar Reynisson salutes response to KEF’s World Cup game

Arnar Reynisson salutes response to KEF’s World Cup game

Keflavik International Airport in Iceland launched a competition at the beginning of June in coordination with the World Cup Football Championships 2010. Continue Reading

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Soccerade gains popularity in Iceland

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Soccerade gains popularity in Iceland

Football fever has struck Iceland this year, as many fans are being impressed by the skills of stars like Cristiano Ronaldo during the highs and lows of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Continue Reading

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