Bringing a bit of Iceland back home to Ferndale (with photo gallery)

Ferndale Community Coalition members return from trip to Iceland FERNDALE — Community organizations that make up the Ferndale Community Coalition recently returned from a Planet Youth Conference in Iceland where they learned more about the Icelandic …

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Sail through the scenic wonders of Scotland and Iceland in our COTW!

This week’s Cruise of the Week, courtesy of Ambassador Cruise Line, features an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of Scotland and Iceland.   Departing this July, onboard Ambience, the Treasures of Scotland and Iceland cruise begins in …

Cape Gazette readers cruise through Iceland

Dave and Sue Baker, along with Charlie and Barbara Baker, took the Cape Gazette along during their summer cruise around Iceland. One memorable stop brought them to Grímsey Island, a fascinating destination bisected by the Arctic Circle. Despite the rare, …

From Iceland’s $312m to Luxembourg’s Lone Jet: The 5 Smallest War Chests in NATO, Ranked

Key Points Larger military forces tend to correlate with overall military strength and effectiveness NATO’s combined military strength vastly exceeds any single country in the world, or any other military alliance Countries with populations over 1 billion …

Police Officers Spied On Citizens For Iceland’s Richest Man

Iceland’s richest man, Björgólfur Thor Björgólfsson, allegedly hired police officers to carry out covert surveillance on a group of citizens who had filed a lawsuit against him, reports RÚV in an extensive story aired on news programme Kveikur. The …

Prisoners can shop at Iceland store

As part of a rehabilitation scheme, inmates in HMP Oakwood can browse aisles within a specially-constructed Iceland store within the prison walls (pictured), and get training in retail management as well. An Iceland Foods store opened in the jail last …

Iceland’s Car Hire Industry Adapts to Meet Surging Tourist Demand

Iceland’s dramatic landscapes, winding coastal roads, and remote natural wonders make it one of the best countries in the world for a self-drive adventure. Renting a car gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace and experience the raw beauty of the …

Blink49 Studios Adapting Debut Novel Of Eliza Reid, Former First Lady Of Iceland, As TV Crime Drama

EXCLUSIVE: Blink49 Studios has secured rights to adapt the debut novel of Eliza Reid, Iceland‘s former First Lady, as a TV series. The Fifth Season-backed company is working with Icelandic co-producer Truenorth and writer Lynne Kamm (Plan B) to adapt Death …

NATO Allies Conduct Joint Anti-Submarine Warfare Drills off Iceland

NATO has launched its annual anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Mongoose 25, in the North Atlantic, with operations in and around Icelandic waters. The Icelandic Coast Guard hosts the exercise and is coordinated by NATO’s Allied Maritime Command. …