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Island Princess Embarks on 18-Night Cruise to Greenland
The Island Princess sailed from New York City earlier this month for an 18-night cruise to Greenland and Canada. As part of the unique itinerary, the Princess Cruises vessel is set to visit four destinations in West Greenland, such as Nuuk, which...

OECD Urges Education And Energy Reforms in Iceland
According to the new report by the OECD, a number of reforms are needed to maintain quality of life in Iceland. The state of education is a particular concern, reports RÚV. Iceland received generally positive marks in the newly released OECD...

DWP spends over £2.1million translating for non-English speakers
The DWP has spent over £500,000 on translation services this year so far, and has spent more than £2.12million translating documents for non-English speakers in the last three years. The figures came to light after a question from Reform UK MP Lee...

10 Best Places to Travel Alone: Japan, Iceland, and More
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Book review: Former Iceland first lady Eliza Reid pens Christie-inspired Death Of A Diplomat

9 of the best northern lights cruises from the UK, Norway, Iceland and Canada
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James Ducker: Inside Manchester United’s 50-day summer rebuild – and the huge challenges ahead
Old Trafford club already playing catch-up with rivals despite signing Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo Bryan Mbeumo is set to finalise his move to Manchester United (Bradley Collyer/PA) ©Telegraph Media Group Holdings Ltd Today at 13:48 For...

Gardaí receive ‘key information’ about disappearance of Icelandic man Jon Jonsson six years ago
Incoming CEO highlights Iceland's potential in land-based salmon
Baldvin Thorsteinsson is following in the footsteps of his father, who had run Samherji since its foundation in 1983. Baldvin Thorsteinsson has succeeded his father as CEO of Icelandic fisheries, aquaculture and processing giant Samherji.Photo:...

Dozens of Whales Saved by Locals After Mass Stranding on Icelandic Beach
Locals and emergency crews rescue 60 pilot whales off Icelandic beach – SWNS From a country that’s typically in the news for hurting whales comes the story of a mass-stranding event with a happy ending. Around 60 pilot whales, known locally as...

The Westman Islands Are A Taste Of The Old Iceland
That tourism has changed Icelandic culture is a truism — but it’s harder to say how. It’s subtle. You might notice it in the quality of an interaction, the weight of a glance, or the vibe in a room. Sometimes, you’ll feel like one of tens of...

Former England star, 33, lands shock transfer to ICELAND in 17th club of career after playing for Spurs and Liverpool
FORMER Premier League star Steven Caulker has signed for his 17th club aged 33. The ex-Liverpool and Spurs defender has joined Icelandic top-flight side Stjarnan on a one-and-a-half year deal. 4 Steven Caulker has been announced by Iceland outfit...

Swiss women win fans' hearts with joyous Euro journey
BERN :Long after the final whistle in Switzerland's defeat to Spain that ended their Euros, fans chanted and sang the praises of a squad that electrified the host nation. For more than two weeks "La Nati", as the women's national team is...

Soccer-Swiss women win fans' hearts with joyous Euro journey
BERN (Reuters) -Long after the final whistle in Switzerland's defeat to Spain that ended their Euros, fans chanted and sang the praises of a squad that electrified the host nation. For more than two weeks "La Nati", as the women's national team is...

Nearly 200 Cybercrimes Reported in Iceland This Year
Nearly 200 cybercrime cases have been reported to the Metropolitan Police in Iceland so far this year, Vísir reports. Police warn that such crimes often rise during the summer, citing scams involving fake text messages, cryptocurrency fraud, and...

Ben challenges automotive industry leaders to Iceland glacier expedition
Ben is challenging industry leaders to a sub-zero ski-trek across Iceland’s Langjökull ice cap to help raise money for the automotive industry’s charity. The Industry Leader Challenge (ILC) will be held from March 18-27 next year with a target of...

Two Icelanders Recognised Among NOMEX’s Top 20 Under 30
The Nordic Music Export (NOMEX), a joint project of the Nordic music export offices, has announced the recipients of their annual Top 20 Under 30 — Nordic Music Biz awards. The initiative highlights young artists deemed to be the driving forces of...

Bon Voyage: Escape to Iceland
The black sand of Reynisfjara. Photo courtesy of iStockIceland’s south captivates with its otherworldly landscapes, including lava fields, geysers, glaciers, and black-sand beaches. Nature lovers flock to this country for a plethora of...

Moldovan Authorities Effectively Legalize Opportunity to Falsify Elections - Victory Bloc
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Malaysia signs free trade pact with Norway, Iceland and other EFTA countries
Tengku Zafrul Aziz and Cecilie Terese Myrseth (centre) with Daoi Mar Kristofersson (second from left) at the signing. (Miti pic) Malaysia has signed a wide-ranging economic partnership agreement with the four member states of the European Free...