Russian Bomber Flies Dangerously Close To Icelandic Airliner
byRussian Tupolev Tu-22m nuclear bombers fly into Icelandic air traffic control area and dangerously close to a Stockholm bound civilian airliner. Long-range Russian bombers…
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Lennart Meri Conference set to discuss future of Europe and NATO ahead of the Warsaw summit
byEntitled “Shaping the New Normal” the 10th Lennart Meri Conference will focus on the future of Europe and the West from 13th to 15th…
Icelandic Saga-Age Ramparts and Tunnel Identified
byRemains of a structural wall and a short tunnel from the twelfth century, which are mentioned in the Sagas of the Icelanders, appear to…
One Person Attends Christmas Service at Keflavik Church in Iceland
byOnly one person showed up for Christmas service at Innri-Njarðvíkur Church, near Keflavík, on Christmas morning, according to Víkurfréttir. Her name is Anna Meyvantsdótt,…
Those Who Dare: Iceland’s Role in Recognizing Baltic Independence
byThe following is an introduction delivered by former Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Iceland J. B. Hannibalsson at the U.S. premiere…
Baltic Film Series Opens at Stanford
byA new Baltic documentary film series opened at Stanford University in October and continues through December. The series kicked off with the U.S. premiere…
Baltic and Nordic Leaders In Reykjavik For Northern Summit
byThe Northern Future Forum opened with a press conference at Grand Hotel, Reykjavik where Iceland’s PM Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson stressed the importance of the…
U.S. Military to Reopen Base in Iceland?
byThe U.S. government has told Icelandic authorities that in light of increased Russian aggression, there may be reason to reopen the U.S. Navy base in Iceland….
Iceland PM To Discuss Accepting More Refugees
byPrime Minister of Iceland Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is planning to appoint a committee of ministers to discuss the growing pressure from Icelanders, politicians and…
Ill-Prepared Tourists Rescued from Icelandic Highlands
byBy Emilía S. Ólafsdóttir Kaaber Too many of those who attempt to hike the Icelandic highlands are not prepared for the conditions they will…