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Oldest Icelander Conquers Everest

by Iceland Review on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 17:15

everest_wikiIcelandic mountaineer Ingólfur Geir Gissurarson made it up the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest at 8,848 meters, by the South East Ridge at 1 am Icelandic time last night. At 50, he is the fifth and oldest Icelander to make the climb.

Andri Snær Says A Few Roundabouts Could Save A Lava Field

by Reykjavík Grapevine on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 14:05

Andri Snær Magnason, environmentalist and author of Dreamland, proposed yesterday an alternative solution to rebuilding Álftanesvegur highway through the ancient Gálgahraun lava field in Garðabær.

Travelers Find Body in Iceland’s West Fjords

by Iceland Review on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 14:00

death-announcementsThe Identification Committee of the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police is working on the identification of a body swept up on the beach at Kaldbaksvík in Strandir, the eastern West Fjords, on Saturday. The body was found by travelers in the area.

The (New) Government (PS)

by Iceland Review on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 11:30

palli-dlI broke a spell. For four centuries my ancestors have been employed by the state. Not me.

Iceland’s PM Content with The Simpsons

by Iceland Review on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 11:30

johanna_sigurdardottir_simpsonsOutgoing Prime Minister of Iceland Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir stated that The Simpsons episode which was dedicated to Iceland and premiered on Sunday had definitely served as good promotion for the country.

Iceland Coalition Talks: Approval of Parties Awaited

by Iceland Review on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 10:40

althingi_chair_goThe party council of the Independence Party and central committee of the Progressive Party have been called to separate meetings tonight to discuss the planned coalition of the two parties in Iceland’s next government.

Iceland’s Highest Peak Popular

by Iceland Review on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 10:30

hvannadalshnjukur-climbers_psTrips to the top of Iceland’s highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur (aka Hvannadalshnúkur), have proven popular this year, according to Icelandic Mountain Guides. Hvannadalshnjúkur is a peak on Öræfajökull in South Iceland measuring 2,109 meters in height.

Icelander Climbs Everest, Breaks New Record

by Reykjavík Grapevine on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 10:06

Fifty-year-old Ingólfur Geir Gissurarson reached the top of Mt. Everest this morning, making him the oldest Icelander to climb the 8848 metre peak.

Icelander Climbs Everest, Breaks New Record

by Reykjavík Grapevine on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 10:06

Fifty-year-old Ingólfur Geir Gissurarson reached the top of Mt. Everest this morning, making him the oldest Icelander to climb the 8848 metre peak.

Iceland Gender Equality Program Joins UN University Network

by Iceland Review on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 0:10

universityoficeland_domThe Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme (GEST) at the University of Iceland was formally approved as a member of the United Nations University (UNU) network earlier this month.

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