http://www.iceland.is/newsfeed.aspx Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:14 GMT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:43:14 GMT Dacoda RSS cacher 1.0 icenewsis: The Icelandic ambassador to China has said that US whistleblower Edward Snowden can only be granted asylum by Iceland if he is in the country. Kristin Arnadottir explained in an emailed statement to the South China Morning Post that Icelandic law states t Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:01:51 GMT icenewsis: The speech of the Icelandic prime minster, Mr. Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson’s, in whole My fellow Icelanders, I welcome you here on our National Day “Who has a fairer native land,  with mountains, dales, gleaming sand?” – These words were written by Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:15:23 GMT icenewsis: The Marine Research Institute has released its annual report which suggests Iceland should receive a 10 per cent rise in its cod quota. The report, the State of Marine Stocks in Icelandic Waters 2012/2013 and Prospects for the Quota Year 2013/2014, publis Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:01:35 GMT icenewsis: Latimes.com has featured Iceland’s countryside as an incredible ‘off the beaten path’ holiday destination, which has also been noted as a haven for photography enthusiasts. During the summer months, wildlife flourishes in Iceland, bringing numerous birds Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:57:14 GMT icenewsis: “We were pleased to welcome EU Commissioner Maria Damanaki to Iceland last week to discuss the ongoing debate over mackerel fishing rights in the North Atlantic. At the meeting Iceland expressed its sincere willingness to return to the negotiating table a Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:12:37 GMT icenewsis: Leading card payment and financial services newsletter, the CAC Card Academy Bulletin has featured the Iceland-based issuing services provider Valitor, and its partner-company PRESEND, in the latest issue of CAC’s free publication. Viðar Þorkelsson, CEO o Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:00:40 GMT icenewsis: Iceland and Cardiff City star Aron Gunnarsson has suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder while on international duty. The Icelandic captain, who has just help his club side win promotion to the English Premier League, endured a nightmare evening in Frid Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:13:59 GMT icenewsis: Iceland Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson has said that his country could strike an agreement with its foreign creditors to write off its debt before the year-end, and put the money gained towards lowering household debt. The prime minister said that Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:02:23 GMT icenewsis: A Japanese company has stopped selling fin whale pet treats after being criticised by campaign groups. Saitama-based Michinoku Farm had advertised the snacks for dogs that are made from fin whales purchased from Iceland. The company removed the snacks fro Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:47:31 GMT icenewsis: Iceland has been dubbed as a premier location for algae biomass production at the recent European Algae Biomass Conference 2013 due to the country’s green renewable energy and logistic possibilities. Representatives of Kadeco, an Iceland-based development Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:58:09 GMT icenewsis: Vincent Duvignac has won the Nixon Surf Challenge 2013 in near freezing conditions just south of the Arctic Circle in Iceland. Iceland is one of the coldest places on Earth to stage a surf competition, and the Nixon Surf Challenge is not for the feint hea Sun, 09 Jun 2013 10:20:02 GMT icenewsis: CampEasy, a leading campervan rental company, is offering visitors to Iceland a unique opportunity to experience the country’s magnificent landscape up close and personal, including the popular Golden Circle route. For visitors looking to explore the Gold Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:01:46 GMT icenewsis: The melting of ice caps during summer months isn’t all negative news according to Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson who told the Main International Trade Day delegates that it helps with shipping in the region. Both Maine and Iceland will benefit, he said, because o Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:09:46 GMT icenewsis: The European edition of Hacker Halted, the world’s most foremost hacker prevention and computer security event, will be taking place in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík, on 7th and 8th October 2013. The event is set to focus on the various IT security issues  Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:54:31 GMT icenewsis: WOW air, Iceland’s only budget airline, celebrated its one-year anniversary of offering flights to Iceland last Friday. The airline first began its operations on 31st May 2012 with its inaugural flight to Paris, France. Over the past year, WOW air has exp Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:57:41 GMT icenewsis: European Championship finalists Iceland suffered a surprising home defeat at the hands of Scotland in Reykjavík. It was only the second time Iceland have been beaten in their home country since 2006, but two goals in the opening 13 minutes by Scotland’s L Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:37:17 GMT