Author: Erik Pomrenke

Politics

Iceland Donates Field Hospital to Ukraine

Representatives in Alþingi have proposed a resolution to authorise the Foreign Minister to secure the purchase of a mobile emergency hospital for Ukraine. The mobile

Erik Pomrenke May 15, 2023

Economy

High Demand for Chicks

The demand for chicks is especially high at the moment, reports Vísir. The high demand has led to some business opportunities, with one chicken farmer

Erik Pomrenke May 15, 2023

Nature

City Planners Let Parks Grow Wild

Plans to reduce maintenance of certain green areas have proven successful, reports the City of Reykjavík. Þórólfur Jónsson, the director of the Environment and Planning

Erik Pomrenke May 15, 2023

Podcast

Deep North Episode 25: Good Breeding

This April, sheep at Bergsstaðir farm in Northwest Iceland were diagnosed with the fatal degenerative disease known as scrapie. In accordance with regulations, the 700-some

Erik Pomrenke May 12, 2023

Culture

First Comprehensive Music Policy Approved by Alþingi

Alþingi has approved the Ministry of Culture and Trade’s bill on music, the first comprehensive policy on the matter in Iceland. The legislation aims to

Erik Pomrenke May 11, 2023

Economy

Swedish Real Estate Company, Heimstaden, to Sell 1,700 Properties

Swedish Real Estate Company, Heimstaden, is set to sell 1,700 properties as it prepares to exit the Icelandic market. RÚV reports. Heimstaden started operating in

Erik Pomrenke May 11, 2023

Ask IR

Where can I find antiques and collectables from Iceland?

From old books to chess memorabilia, stamps, art, and more, there are plenty of interesting things from Iceland to be on the hunt for. Some

Erik Pomrenke May 11, 2023

Ask IR

Where is Iceland?

Iceland is a North Atlantic island nation located between Greenland and Norway. The country is situated at the juncture of the North Atlantic and Arctic

Erik Pomrenke May 9, 2023

Society

Minister of Justice Calls for Increased Funding to Prison System

Minister of Justice, Jón Gunnarsson, has stated the need for further public funding of the prison system. Vísir reports. According to the minister, increased public

Erik Pomrenke May 8, 2023

Nature

Whaling Not in Line with Animal Welfare, Report Finds

The much-awaited report on the 2022 fin whale season has been released by The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST). Following a pause in whaling,

Erik Pomrenke May 8, 2023

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Author: Erik Pomrenke

Iceland Donates Field Hospital to Ukraine

High Demand for Chicks

City Planners Let Parks Grow Wild

Deep North Episode 25: Good Breeding

First Comprehensive Music Policy Approved by Alþingi

Swedish Real Estate Company, Heimstaden, to Sell 1,700 Properties

Where can I find antiques and collectables from Iceland?

Where is Iceland?

Minister of Justice Calls for Increased Funding to Prison System

Whaling Not in Line with Animal Welfare, Report Finds

Emmsjé Gauti Releases 2023 National Festival Song

Opioid Crisis: Over 1,730 Doses of Naloxone Distributed

EFTA Surveillance Authority to Investigate Whaling in Iceland

New Car Sales Rise Despite High Interest Rates, Inflation

Real Estate Value Rises 11.7% in Iceland

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