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In Focus: Wage War

The banking collapse of 2008 took its toll on the Icelandic nation, both financially and emotionally. Icelanders came together in protest, yet perhaps surprisingly, without the leadership of their unions. Now, ten years later, Icelandic unions are fighting for the rights of their members. With many wage agreements expiring at the end of this year, […]

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Sigríður Eva Þorsteinsdóttir December 7, 2018
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I’m an experienced driver living in Northeast Ohio familiar with driving on ice and snow, and I would like to do a self-drive in winter. I want to see the northern lights, but is it safe to drive in winter?

It’s possible to drive safely in Iceland in winter and your experience with driving on ice and snow will come in handy, but be aware that ice and snow are only part of the risk – wind can also affect driving conditions aversely. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you want […]

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Mariska Moerland December 7, 2018
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Nature & Travel Archive

Ski Season Starts Early

Ski season in Iceland kicked off earlier this week with the opening of the Dalvík ski slope in North Iceland, RÚV reports. Thanks to huge

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Larissa Kyzer December 7, 2018
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