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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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04.03.2012 | 19:00
Charges of Prejudice Dismissed
Charges against local school teacher, Snorri Óskarsson, for prejudicial writing on his blog have been dropped by the District Commissioner in Akureyri.
Presiding psychologist, Pétur Maack, pressed charges against Snorri, who is often called “Snorri in Betel” due to his strong affiliation with a local Christian group, following Snorri’s recent anti-gay blog posts.
Eyþór Þorbergsson, a deputy at the District Commissioner told mbl.is
they did not believe the writing to be a form of mockery, defilement, slander or intended to attack individuals or a group of individuals for their sexual orientation. Therefore the act is not considered to violate a paragraph of the penal law or other stipulations of penal laws.Eyþór told local newspaper Vikudagur, that the verdict can be appealed to the public prosecutor.
As Iceland Review Online reported last month, Óskarsson has been placed on paid leave for a period of six months due to the controversial comments he made on his personal blog.
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February 23 | Anti-Gay Blogger Sued by Psychologist
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.The 11th Reykjavík Shorts & Docs Festival opens Thursday, May 9.
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