Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson is shocked by night’s revelations regarding the soc-called Panama Papers.
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Record Number of Icelanders Protest Over Panama Papers Scandal
Up to 22,000 people gathered in Austurvöllur square, in front of Iceland’s parliament, this evening to demand that Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson resign following last night’s revelations by the media that he and his wife Anna Sigurlaug Pálsdóttir have links to a company in Tortola.
Most Beautiful Ice in Iceland for Sale
Half of Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, one of the top tourist destinations in Iceland, is up for sale.
PM Will not Resign
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson has not contemplated resigning following revelations about his connections to a company on Tortola, revealed by the so-called Panama Papers.
No Confidence Vote in PM Today, President Cuts Trip Short
The opposition will propose a vote of no confidence in PM Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson and his cabinet today when Alþingi the Icelandic parliament reconvenes after Easter break.
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Food for Type 2 Diabetics
Q: Is there some information about food available in Iceland which is suitable for a type 2 diabetic?
Glenn, Australia
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Sheep Roundup
Q: I'd like to participate in the sheep roundup in Iceland. I'd like to know if some Icelandic farms would allow me to take part at this activity.
Simona, Italy
Hiking Gear
Q: Is there a place where visitors to your country can sell all the gear they used while they were in Iceland?
Glenn, Australia
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How to Sell Icelandic Art
Q: More than 25 years ago, I bought a graphic by Ragnheiður Jónsdóttir in the Iceland Gallery in The Hague. The gallery was owned by Olav Fekkes.
Stopover in Iceland
Q: I’ve got a stopover in Reykjavík on my way to Banff, Canada, on April 17-18 and again on May 2-3 on my return journey. What do you recommend I do or visit during my stopover?
How to Trace back Your Icelandic Roots
Q: I’m interested in finding information on my ancestors in Iceland.
Driving in Iceland in April
Q: I’ve rented a 2WD car for April 3-14 for driving the Ring Road. Will a 2WD do or do I need a 4WD? I have no idea about the weather in April.
Waranya, Thailand.
Traveling in Iceland in August
Q: My husband and I are planning to go to Iceland in mid or late August. We’d rather avoid going during big festivals or holidays.
Traveling in Iceland in Winter
Q: I’ll be in Iceland February 26-March 9. What are the best places to visit during that time? My friends and I are going to rent a car to take a round trip.
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Storm Warning This Evening
The Icelandic Met Office has issued a storm warning for this evening in Southwest Iceland and the central highlands.
Alþingi
Tortola Tremors Continue
Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson is shocked by night’s revelations regarding the soc-called Panama Papers.
Terrorism
Harpa Illuminated for Brussels
Some of Europe’s most iconic buildings and monuments were last night illuminated in the colors of the Belgian flag, following yesterday morning’s deadly terrorist attacks on Brussels.
healthcare
New Cap on Health Costs Proposed
The Minister for Health has proposed a new bill which will cap any individual’s annual health bill to below ISK 100,000 (EUR 710/USD 809). No extra public money will be available to finance the move, however.
Election
Iceland Loves a Clinton
Hillary Clinton is the most trusted US presidential hopeful among Icelandic voters, a new poll has revealed.
Environment
Two Diggers Fall into Lake
So far during the filming of the action move Fast Eight in Iceland, two diggers have fallen into Lake Mývatn, North Iceland.
