Everyone’s favourite time of year is fast approaching, but according to a recent survey by MORI, four out of five adults find Christmas stressful. So why not visit Iceland this winter and be the one of five who relax during the festive period. » Read more: Visit Iceland for a relaxing Christmas holiday
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Visit Iceland for a relaxing Christmas holiday
November 26th, 2009Iceland proposes new Library of Science and Technology
November 10th, 2009
Iceland is soon to establish a new research library; The Library of Science, Engineering and Technology.
A new project titled The Iceland Book Drive 2010 has been announced by the Keilir Institute of Technology (KIT) with the initiative to launch a top research library focusing on science, engineering, technology, renewable energy and entrepreneurship at the Asbru Enterprise Park in Iceland. » Read more: Iceland proposes new Library of Science and Technology
Actavis announce launch of first generic Atorvastatin in Spain
October 15th, 2009
Generic pharmaceutical company Actavis recently announced that its third-party sales division, Medis, has shipped within the region of 30 million tablets of Atorvastatin to its Spanish clients. Four of Spain’s largest generic pharmaceutical companies recently launched the product and distribution of the first generic version of the blockbuster molecule to Spanish pharmacies has begun.
Atorvastatin is a part of the drug group known as statins. Statins are most commonly used for lowering and stabilising blood cholesterol levels and Atorvastatin is one of the most effective drugs used in the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia. » Read more: Actavis announce launch of first generic Atorvastatin in Spain
Salmon Fishing in Iceland
October 15th, 2009
What do George Bush Sr., Bing Crosby, Prince Charles and Eric Clapton have in common?
Salmon fishing in Iceland. They all came to Iceland for salmon fishing, two of the latter on a regular basis. As of late, salmon fishing has again become quite the attraction in Iceland recently. Why? Simply because salmon is back in the rivers. » Read more: Salmon Fishing in Iceland
Unique project brings ancient and modern together in Iceland
October 9th, 2009
A new project underway in Iceland is bringing ancient ritual, modern science, astronomy, folklore and magic together in an unprecedented way.
The small town of Raufarhofn is soon to be home to the Arctic Enclosure, a sort of modern henge which will be a beautiful artwork and a functioning sky clock, where important solar and celestial events (including the summer and winter solstices) will have a unique effect on the site. » Read more: Unique project brings ancient and modern together in Iceland
Iceland Airwaves music festival bigger than ever
October 7th, 2009
Iceland’s October music festival celebrates its eleventh annual showing with over 120 acts taking to the stages in the heart of downtown Reykjavik.
Iceland Airwaves attracts thousands of people to the land of fire and ice every year and is undoubtedly the biggest music event that takes place in Iceland. People travel from all corners of the global to experience not only all the amazing musical talent that the festival puts on show but also to experience » Read more: Iceland Airwaves music festival bigger than ever
Health tourism gets healthy boost in Iceland
September 28th, 2009
The Asbru community of education and entrepreneurs in southwest Iceland is one of the country’s leading innovation centres and has come one step closer to adding world-class health services to the list of onsite amenities.
The Asbru Innovation Centre is located on the former NATO base right next to Keflavik International Airport, the busiest airport in Iceland. Asbru is now set to become home to a brand new international health services centre, according to the new Term Sheet jointly signed by the Keflavik Airport Development Corporation (Kadeco) and Iceland Health. » Read more: Health tourism gets healthy boost in Iceland
Reykjavik rental cars better value in off season
September 21st, 2009
With the end of the summer season, Reykjavik Rent a Car prices take a nosedive, meaning Iceland travel is easier than ever, even when driving conditions are bad.
It is widely known that Iceland offers amazing sites and natural wonders visited mainly in summer. Not so many tourists however think about exploring this northern island off season when the spectacular waterfalls, glaciers or geyser take on a whole new appearance. » Read more: Reykjavik rental cars better value in off season
Iceland rocks on with its biggest music festival of the year
September 17th, 2009
Iceland’s October music festival Iceland Airwaves is in its eleventh year and still going strong, attracting thousands of people to the island each year to experience some of the finest music around in the heart of downtown Reykjavik.
Back in 1999, the first ever Iceland Airwaves festival was held in an aircraft hangar at the local airport in Reykjavik. The music festival originally started as a talent showcase intended for foreign record company executives – but since then has grown and blossomed, interweaving itself into Reykjavik’s cultural life whilst also earning itself a permanent place on Iceland’s yearly calendar. » Read more: Iceland rocks on with its biggest music festival of the year
Ashkenazy visits the Icelandic National Concert and Conference Centre
September 16th, 2009
Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor laureate of the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, visited the building site of the Icelandic National Concert and Conference Centre accompanied by his son, pianist Vovka Stefán. This is the third time Ashkenazy has visited the site, and he was pleased with the progress. “The Icelandic people are very determined and I am stunned and grateful that this building is to be completed, in spite of the terrible troubles that the nation now finds itself in. » Read more: Ashkenazy visits the Icelandic National Concert and Conference Centre
