For some years now, there has been a shortage in healthcare professionals in Iceland. In fact, despite the relatively high standard of public healthcare, Iceland
Iceland is relatively expensive compared to many other countries but on the other hand, the average salary is higher than in most other countries. There
Iceland does still practice whaling, though its days may be numbered. Due to low market demand, expanded supply from whaling in Japan, and the COVID-19
The conventional date given for the settlement of Iceland is 874, plus or minus a couple of years. In terms of evidence of human activity
In response to a reader request, we present this article from the archives. Feasting Traditions at Christmastime Árni Björnsson (1980) The section on Christian law
A common myth you hear sometimes is that on a clear day, from some places in West Iceland, you can see parts of Greenland. This
Black sand beaches have become one of the images most closely associated with Iceland, and for good reason. You may already know that the answer
Friðrik Þór Friðriksson’s 2009 documentary, “A Mother’s Courage: Talking Back to Autism” (originally Sólskinsdrengurinn, or “The Sunshine Boy”) was a critically well-received film about autism.
Iceland is a great place to live and work. And unfortunately for those in the medical field in Iceland, but fortunately for those in the
The short answer: no, you cannot use Euros in Iceland. Iceland, to the surprise of some, is not in the European Union, nor does it
