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May
20
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Rhubarb Stew
Watch an audio slideshow of how traditional Icelandic rhubarb stew is made. Rhubarb is one of the few vegetables that grows effortlessly in Iceland and for that reason it used to be a highly-valued addition to the traditional diet of fish and lamb.
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07.01.2013 | 19:45
Ten Icelanders Awarded Order of the Falcon
Ten individuals were recently presented with the highest order of the Republic of Iceland, the Order of the Falcon, at the presidential residence Bessastaðir.
The recipients of the 2013 Order of the Falcon awards. Photo courtesy of the Office of the President of Iceland.
The recipients of the 2013 awards were: artist Eggert Pétursson; hotel manager Eva Sigurbjörnsdóttir for her contribution to the development of tourism in rural areas; developmental therapist Helga Birna Gunnarsdóttir; professor Inga Dóra Sigfúsdóttir; for her contribution to and research in the field of prevention; office manager Ingibjörg Einarsdóttir, for her contribution to the improvement of the reading skills of elementary school children; Kristín Guðmundsdóttir, sports teacher of athletes with disabilities; physician Kristján Eyjólfsson for his contribution to the field of heart treatment and health sciences; theater director Magnús Geir Þórðarson; farmer and master builder Sveinn Elías Jónsson for his contributions to his local community; and social affairs, and musician Þórir Baldursson.
Click here to read about last year’s recipients.
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The exchange of power in Iceland took place yesterday when the government of Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson formally took over from that of Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and ministers exchange keys.
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Mountaineer Leifur Örn Svavarsson became the first Icelander to reach the peak of Everest, the world’s highest mountain, by the North Face from Tibet just before sunrise yesterday morning.
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May
23
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Photos: Iceland’s New Government
Iceland’s new government formally took power today following a state council meeting at Bessastaðir, the presidential residence.
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One of the last tasks of Steingrímur J. Sigfússon while in office as minister of industries and innovation was to issue a regulation on Monday extending the reserve for whales in Faxaflói bay, off Reykjavík in Southwest Iceland. The regulation took affect at midnight.
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May
21
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Oldest Icelander to Conquer Everest
May
21
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Iceland’s Highest Peak Popular
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The 2013 April-May issue of Iceland Review & Atlantica has been released. Packed with informative and entertaining stories, highlights include an interview with outgoing Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and the people who know her best, a photo essay of ice caves in Europe’s largest glacier and a colorful feature on life in the West Fjords.
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REVIEWS
May
15
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Shorts & Docs Galore
The 11th Reykjavík Shorts & Docs. Catch it while it lasts!
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May
20
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Inspired by Ísafjörður
Artist couple Nína Ivanova and Ómar Smári Kristinsson explain why they decided to settle in the West Fjords’ capital.
May
20
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Reykjavík Queer Choir Spring Concert
Reykjavík Queer Choir’s annual spring concert takes place on Friday, May 24.
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