Icelander to receive Nordic Literature Prize
Einar Már Guðmundsson has been awarded the Nordic Literature Prize from the Swedish Academy this year for his contribution to the region’s liter...
Swede wins Nobel Prize for Literature
A Swedish poet, who suffered a stroke more than 20 years ago, has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature at the age of 80.
Norwegian wins biggest ever internet gaming jackpot from his bed
A 20-something Norwegian man from Hordaland yesterday won around NOK 92 million (EUR 11.7 million) on the gaming website Betsson.
Icelandic vodka wins international prize
Iceland’s best-known brand of vodka, Reyka Vodka, has been awarded the vodka trophy at the respected International Wine and Spirits Competition ...
Icelandair provides luxury holiday in Iceland for Germany’s Next Topmodel
Today’s episode of Germany’s Next Topmodel (GNTM) saw Iceland’s leading airline, Icelandair provide a luxury vacation package for the winning model of...
Holiday giveaway at Keflavik International Airport
All passengers departing Keflavik International Airport before the 18th September have the opportunity to enter a large competition where they can win...
Denmark is organic nation of the year
According to BioFach, the organisers of the world’s biggest organic trade show, Denmark is the most organically-conscious nation on the planet. Denmar...
American wins 2008 Air Guitar Championships
Knocking off the two-time reigning title holder from Japan, Ochi (Dainoji) Yosuke, an American named Hot Lixx Hulahan strutted his stuff and won the 2...