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Ambassador: Snowden can only be granted asylum if in Iceland

19.06.2013 - 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...

Iceland celebrates independence day

17.06.2013 - 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...

Iceland to be allocated 10 percent cod quota rise

17.06.2013 - 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...

Latimes.com features Iceland as incredible ‘off the beaten path’ holiday destination

14.06.2013 - 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 ...

Statement from Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Iceland’s Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture

13.06.2013 - 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...

Leading card payment and financial services newsletter features Valitor and PRESEND

13.06.2013 - 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...

Iceland footballer Aron Gunnarsson suffers suspected dislocated shoulder

13.06.2013 - 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...

Iceland PM says debt could be written off this year

12.06.2013 - 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 ...

Japanese firm takes Icelandic whale pet treats off the shelves

11.06.2013 - 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...

Iceland dubbed as premier location for algae biomass production

10.06.2013 - 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...

Vincent Duvignac wins Nixon Surf Challenge in Iceland

09.06.2013 - 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...

Experience Iceland’s Golden Circle up close with a campervan

07.06.2013 - 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...

President of Iceland sees benefits in Arctic melt

07.06.2013 - 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...

Hacker prevention and computer security event to take place in Reykjavík Iceland

07.06.2013 - 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 ...

WOW air celebrates one-year anniversary of flights to Iceland

06.06.2013 - 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...

Football: Iceland women defeated by Scotland

06.06.2013 - 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...

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