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May
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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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15.01.2013 | 17:43
Farm Gets License Back After Closure
One of the two West Iceland dairy farms which had its operating license revoked by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) for breaking the rules on health and hygiene for the production of milk and the slaughtering of animals has been allowed to reopen, ruv.is reports.
In December it was reported that improvements, such as overcrowded and unsanitary conditions among livestock, demanded by MAST had been implemented late, poorly or not at all. MAST subsequently ordered the farms to halt the delivery of milk and the slaughtering of livestock.
The farm Brúarreykir in Borgarfjörður had its license reissued from MAST after the requested improvements were met but the farm is subject to more inspections and the milk will not be used in production until quality checks show that the milk is up to standard.
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Sales of Icelandic vegetables are at a record high according to managing director of The Marketing Association of Horticultural Producers (Sölufélag garðyrkjumanna) Gunnlaugur Karlsson.
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Four tourists were rescued from a piece of floating ice in Fjallsárlón glacial lagoon, East Iceland, yesterday afternoon. Fjallsárlón is just west of the popular Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon.
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May
20
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Today is the Second Day of Whitsun
Today is the Second Day of Whitsun, or Pentecost, a Christian holiday and bank holiday in Iceland. Although Whitsun is a religious holiday, many people skip mass and use the opportunity to engage in outdoor activities with their friends and families.
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Iceland finished in 17th place in the final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest yesterday.
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May
19
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Whitsun Celebrated in Iceland
May
19
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Sigur Rós to Appear on Jay Leno
May
17
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Finnish President to Visit Iceland
May
17
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Top 10 in Iceland
May
17
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Iceland through to Eurovision Final
May
16
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Puffins Overhunted in Vestmannaeyjar
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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
20
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Inspired by Ísafjörður
Artist couple Nína Ivanova and Ómar Smári Kristinsson explain why they decided to settle in the West Fjords’ capital.
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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