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Iceland watched along with the world as the USA determined its political future for the next four years. The US Embassy in Iceland invited to an election night at Hilton Nordica Hotel in Reykjavik last night open to all the public and the guests also casted their vote. Had the result of that election determined the outcome in the US Hillary would have had 85% of the vote. Mixed reactions to the outcome of the elections Brynjar Nielsson, parliamentary for the conservative Independence party, tol...

Updated: 23/02/2021, 1:12 pm Aberdeen’s international crime writing festival Granite Noir attracted audiences from more than 50 countries with its virtual events being viewed more than 14,000 times. Readers from 52 countries including Canada, Bangladesh, South Africa, Brazil and New Zealand tuned in to last weekend’s festival which took place online due to the current restrictions in place. Organisers of Granite Noir declared the first online programme a huge success with its 15 events bein...

"When we got married, we had seemingly perfect couples tell us we were doomed because we were doing it 'wrong.'"

Last year, I went to visit some of my carbon emissions. I flew to Reykjavik, rented a car and drove east across a series of ancient lava fields. Eventually, I got to a power plant, where, out back, was what looked like a giant air conditioner. The unit was sucking carbon dioxide out of the air and then feeding it into a pipe that ran deep underground. Half a mile beneath the surface, the carbon dioxide was supposed to react with Iceland’s volcanic rock and turn to stone. I had paid the comp...

(MENAFN - NewsBytes) Magical and surreal are words synonymous with Iceland and this is solely due to a lack of better words in the dictionary. From bewitching ice formations to black beaches, this land of otherworldly natural wonders could rightly be the most magical place on earth. And, how can we forget the enchanting Northern Lights? Here are more reasons to make Iceland your next travel destination. In this article Embark on the most picturesque drive along the Golden Circle Desce...

On a barren hillside in south-west Iceland, workers are installing huge fans to suck carbon dioxide from the air and turn it to stone deep below ground, in a radical - but expensive - way to fight global warming. Engineering fixes for climate change are gaining attention and investments in 2021 as companies such as Microsoft and leaders from China, the United States and the European Union work on long-term plans to achieve "net zero" emissions goals. A view of machines used to capture carbon di...

AFP Reporters who covered Secretary of State George P. Shultz liked to refer to him as “Buddha” because of his calm demeanor in the face of world crises. Shultz, who died on Feb. 6 at the age of 100, was perhaps best known for working with President Ronald Reagan to help end the Cold War. It’s not easy to sum up the career of a statesman who served for six and a half years as Secretary of State during a time of turmoil overseas. His was the longest tenure since that served b...

With transatlantic shipping lanes just as important as always and Arctic transport and hydrocarbon exploration possibilities growing by the day, Iceland is an essential waypoint in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with top quality service ports to match. A pleasant coastal town in Iceland’s south west, Hafnarfjordur is one of Iceland’s biggest ports. The Port of Hafnarfjordur is adept at dealing with containers, bulk, breakbulk, fish, general cargo and oil, and also has important repair fac...

Embark on the most picturesque drive along the Golden Circle Starting in Icelands capital city, Reykjavik, the Golden Circle is a breathtaking drive that covers three major destinations. The first stop is Thingvellir National Park, which is Icelands and the worlds first parliament. The next wonder is the Strokkur Geysir, which shoots hot water as high as 40 meters into the air. The last destination, Gullfoss Waterfall, is one of Icelands most famous waterfalls. Breathtaking Descend into the mag...

12 Spectacular Pools You Won’t Want To Leave Feb. 20th, 2021 At the heart of nearly all luxury hotels and resorts is a jaw-dropping glimmering pool that beckons guests to come for a dip. Where guests can take a dip to cool off on a hot day, to sit and relax with their favorite cocktail in hand or just to simply float away and forget about the craziness of daily life. From pools with a view to those that give the feeling you are in a tropical paradise to those with stunning visits ...