The People
The people, the government, the rich and the famous and everything in between.
Life in the Ash Cloud – Living through a Volcanic Eruption
Iceland made headline news again this May when a short but forceful volcanic eruption caused flight delays for thousands of passengers. While the eruption…
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Education in Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the center of education in Iceland. With the oldest and largest university, The University of Iceland, the newer and innovative Reykjavik…
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Traveling for Fireworks
Icelanders are easy going, friendly and relaxed. At least that is how many of us see ourselves, but each aforementioned characteristic are disputable.…
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The Author's Mansion - Skriduklaustur
Skriduklaustur is 45 km. drive from Egilsstadir just over a half an hour drive on an excellent paved road along the lake Logurinn. One of Iceland's most…
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Paid Maternity and Paternity Leaves in Iceland
New parents in Iceland have benefited from new laws that allow the father of a child to take part of the 9 month leave allowed for new parents with 80%…
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Seafood Delicacies par Excellence
Icelandic food culture has evolved from being under influences of European and American food culture to a culture of its own. Access to fresh seafood gives…
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Ethnic Culture with a Slight Touch of Global
Iceland’s cultural heritage built on the Icelandic Sagas has inspired more artists than novelists. Bjork is known worldwide for her unique music. Bjork’s…
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The Sagas and the Nobel Prize Winner
The history of Iceland is closely connected to its culture. The Icelandic Sagas are known throughout the world. The Icelandic Sagas tell stories from the…
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International Statistics Per Capita in Iceland's Favor
Icelanders enjoy playing with numbers and statistics. Hundreds of years of poverty, disasters and social decline left Icelanders with low esteem and lack…
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Rich Icelanders in the World News
The economic prosperity in Iceland has brought an increased entrepreneurial spirit to Iceland. Iceland's wealthiest business men are self made billionaires…
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Population Milestone
The Icelandic population isn't large and the entire population equals to a small city in the U.S. or Europe. Recently Icelander number 300,000 was born.…
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Free Flow of Workforce
Economic growth and large construction projects in the past years have made Icelandic companies more dependent on foreign workforce than before.
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Worldwide and Domestic Political and Economical Issues
Iceland is considered a Western country. Whether Iceland is highly developed or not is a matter of debate, but the common view is we are. Iceland actively…
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The Longest Living Nation
Icelanders have been for a long time one of the world's longest living nations. Icelandic women live a little bit longer than Icelandic men. The reasons…
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First Country to Elect a Woman President
Iceland was the first country in the world to elect a woman head of state in a national election. This election took place in 1980 and for the next 16…
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The Language Icelandic
Icelanders claim to speak the ancient language of the Vikings. While the language has undoubtedly changed a lot since it is still the Nordic language that…
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The Icelandic Elements of Icelandic Pop Stars
Iceland’s culture is colorful. Icelandic artists are known, worldwide. The first Icelandic pop star to gain worldwide popularity is Bjork.
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Tarantino Visiting Iceland Again
Quentin Tarantino recently visited Iceland once again. We have a feeling he is growing fonder of Iceland with each visit. He is, just like any other visitor,…
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