The President in Iceland likes to think he has absolute power. Luckily, the position is largely ceremonial.
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Icelandic band Sigur Rós performed their new single 'Kveikur' on Jay Leno's The Tonight Show on NBC yesterday evening.
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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Reykjavík City Council agreed yesterday to investigate the feasibility of establishing a railway system between Keflavík International Airport and central Reykjavík, as well as a light rail system within the city.
The city council is prepared to contribute ISK 10 million (USD 132,000, EUR 83,000) to the project provided the state will contribute the same amount, Morgunbladid reports.
The feasibility study will review and update earlier reports on a railway system in the city and consider financial aspects, the environment and other urban planning. It will be undertaken in cooperation with the city’s developing division and the Ministry of Transport.
Click here to read more about ideas of a railway system in Iceland.
This year, Iceland Review celebrates its 50th anniversary. In ‘Cover Story’, the magazine’s first editor, Haraldur J. Hamar, recalls its history and discusses the work of its first designer, Gísli B. Björnsson. The issue is packed with colorful articles, ranging from notable artists and athletes to memorable coffee and pancakes at the Reykjavík wharf. Click here to subscribe to Iceland Review and here to look at a selection of pages from the current issue.
The 11th Reykjavík Shorts & Docs. Catch it while it lasts!
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