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May
20
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Rhubarb Stew
Watch an audio slideshow of how traditional Icelandic rhubarb stew is made. Rhubarb is one of the few vegetables that grows effortlessly in Iceland and for that reason it used to be a highly-valued addition to the traditional diet of fish and lamb.
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01.03.2012 | 19:18
Did Financial Supervisory Chief get Info on MP's Finances?
This morning, Gunnar Andersen, the Director General of the Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) of Iceland, was fired, effective immediately. RÚV claims the reason for the immediate dismissal is that Gunnar secretly obtained information on Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson, an MP of the Independence Party, and former Minister of Health. The former Director General denies that he has seen the information and says he is innocent.According to RÚV an employee of Landsbanki came to the Director’s home two days ago with some information about the former minister’s finances. Gudlaugur Thór, a leading figure in the opposition Independence Party, says he has no knowledge of the information or whether the story is true.
The official reason is that he had not been completely forthcoming in discussing his background at the Landsbanki. Gunnar Andersen was one of the top managers at Landsbanki for years, and in that capacity he formed some offshore companies, companies that were not disclosed to the FSA at the time. Gunnar Andersen claims that he acted in accordance with proper procedure, and nobody has accused him of illegal activities in connection with his former job.
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The exchange of power in Iceland took place yesterday when the government of Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson formally took over from that of Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and ministers exchange keys.
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Mountaineer Leifur Örn Svavarsson became the first Icelander to reach the peak of Everest, the world’s highest mountain, by the North Face from Tibet just before sunrise yesterday morning.
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May
23
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Photos: Iceland’s New Government
Iceland’s new government formally took power today following a state council meeting at Bessastaðir, the presidential residence.
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One of the last tasks of Steingrímur J. Sigfússon while in office as minister of industries and innovation was to issue a regulation on Monday extending the reserve for whales in Faxaflói bay, off Reykjavík in Southwest Iceland. The regulation took affect at midnight.
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May
21
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Oldest Icelander to Conquer Everest
May
21
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Iceland’s Highest Peak Popular
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The 2013 April-May issue of Iceland Review & Atlantica has been released. Packed with informative and entertaining stories, highlights include an interview with outgoing Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and the people who know her best, a photo essay of ice caves in Europe’s largest glacier and a colorful feature on life in the West Fjords.
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REVIEWS
May
15
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Shorts & Docs Galore
The 11th Reykjavík Shorts & Docs. Catch it while it lasts!
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May
13
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Nurturing Your Own Nature
Fida Abu Libdeh moved to Iceland from East Jerusalem at 16, made her way through the Icelandic education system and now runs a promising startup company.
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May
20
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Reykjavík Queer Choir Spring Concert
Reykjavík Queer Choir’s annual spring concert takes place on Friday, May 24.
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