Icelandic Horse “Blood Farms” Will Be Able To Continue
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture will continue to allow the collection of blood from pregnant mares under strict regulations, reports Visir. Despite criticisms of the practice,
Icelandic Cancer Society Withdraws Grant For New Unit
The Icelandic Cancer Society withdrew a 450 million ISK grant for the National Hospital to create a new hematology and oncology unit, reports RÚV. Currently, most people receive c
Rural Residents Dissatisfied With Domestic Icelandair Flights
Rural residents are dissatisfied and claim ticket prices have risen and service has worsened since Icelandair took over domestic flights from their subsidiary a year ago, reports R
Perfect Day: Helga Kristín Torfadóttir
Helga is a young Icelandic geologist, specialising in volcanology. She has been working on the most recent eruption in Reykjanes, while studying for her PhD, researching Iceland
Lost In Translation: Pigs Might Bark
Mad scientists have done it again! Several litters of a new, genetically modified, genius breed of barking pigs have been raised and trained to be part of an elite healthcare [&hel
Complaints Filed Following Incident On Bus To Akureyri
Last week it was reported that two passengers assaulted a driver. Now, two complaints have been filed. Frettablaðið reported on the matter last week, and new developments have ar
Iceland’s Niceair Operates Its First Flight
On May 30, the first–albeit ceremonial–flight of Niceair, a newly established Icelandic airline, landed in Akureyri, RÚV reports. Niceair’s Airbus 319 arrived fr
Blue Blues: People Unhappy with New Football Uniforms
People are unhappy with the new national team uniforms unveiled by the Football Association, reports Visir. KSÍ signed a six year contract with Puma in 2020 to design the teamR
Landsbankinn Says Economy is Back on Track
An 8.6% growth in GDP compared to this time last year and four consecutive quarters of positive economic growth, confirms the economy is back on track, reports RÚV. Landsbankinn h
Property Values Take Biggest Jump Since Financial Crash
The National Registry has issued its report on property valuation for 2023, and it does not bode well for those hoping to buy an apartment or house in the coming […]