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Islanders: A look at Icelandic homes

21 Jul 2016 Interior designer Auður Gná and photographer Íris Ann are the editors of a new webpage in English called Islanders, a veritable goldmine for anyone interested in home interiors and design.

Kind Iceland brings light to Euro 2016 stab victim’s darkness

13 Jul 2016 The young British police officer who fell victim to a vicious knife attack while supporting Iceland at Euro 2016 in France is “deeply moved” by an Icelandic offer to come and see the national team in action at home.

Owen Wilson had a juice at the airport upon arrival.

Owen Wilson is in Iceland

9 Jul 2016 US actor Owen Wilson is in Iceland, according to sources of Mbl.is. Wilson's parents are in Iceland and he flew over to join the rest of their trip.

Posh and Becks on their way to Iceland?

7 Jul 2016 David and Victoria Beckham are on their way to Iceland for a fishing trip as guests of a well-known Icelandic entrepreneur, according to a local news website.

Marc Riley, a self-confessed lover of Iceland.

“Iceland – a breathtaking country, tarnished by whaling”

3 Jul 2016 “Whaling is economically unviable, sickening, and morally wrong,” says British music guru Marc Riley in no uncertain terms.

"Will watch the football if I have time"

1 Jul 2016 Syrian musician Omar Souleyman went from a wedding singer in Syria to international fame and may possibly be the coolest man on earth. He's gracing Reykjavik with his presence this weekend, performing a concert at Húrra tonight.

Willona braving the elements in icy Iceland.

US fan: Why I’m rooting for Iceland in Euro 2016

16 Jun 2016 “I thought to myself, “Man, Icelanders love them some soccer.” I didn’t know at the moment that the nation was on the brink of football history.”

In older times, the blue-eyed horses were considered ugly, or ghost-like, and were known as the glass eyed horses.

The incredible blue-eyed horses of Iceland

12 Jun 2016 The extraordinary beauty of the blue-eyed splashed white horses of Hindisvík in Iceland caught the eye of photographer Gígja Einarsdóttir whose passion is photographing horses. This colourpattern has existed in Iceland for centuries but the blue, or "glass" eyes were considered ugly in earlier times.

Landmannalaugar is an area in the Icelandic highlands known for its intense colours caused by geothermal activity.

New tourist facilities planned for Iceland's stunning Landmannalaugar nature reserve

10 Jun 2016 Due to the increase in tourists to Iceland, the Landmannalaugar geothermal area has been under stress. Over 130 thousand people visit the area every year, mostly during the summer. A new local land use strategy aims to construct a new tourist service centre which will help disperse tourist traffic and protect the area.

Justin Bieber with Icelandic cows in the background.

Iceland playing a part in new Bieber video

9 Jun 2016 The video for Canadian superstar Justin Bieber’s new track Company includes footage from the singer’s visit to Iceland last year.

Strokkur after Evaristti's artistic intervention.

Geyser ‘vandal’ artist: “I have done nothing wrong”

8 Jun 2016 The South American artist who controversially dyed Iceland’s iconic Strokkur hot spring pink last April is back in the country to appear in court.

Hótel Rangá is a four star country hotel in South Iceland.

Iceland's most luxurious country hotel now offers Google map street view

7 Jun 2016 Hótel Rangá is a dream of a country resort. It's located on the tranquil banks of the Rangá river in South Iceland and has built up a steady reputation of refined luxury, a cosy atmosphere and outstanding dining.

The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is reputed for its healing waters and remains one of the most visited attractions in the country.

Lava beauty treatments from Iceland's Blue Lagoon

30 May 2016 The Blue Lagoon on the Reykjanes peninsula is one of Iceland's most famous sites to visit for any tourist to Iceland. What you might not know, however, is that they have brought out a range of luxurious, natural skin care products that include ingredients such as algae, silica and lava.

Have a bash at speaking Icelandic – with the new Accent app!

27 May 2016 Accent is the name of a new language-sharing app about to hit the market – and which could be a real boon to those interested in learning Icelandic.

PHOTOS: Visit the natural gem that is North Iceland

25 May 2016 For those who love nature the landscape offers spectacular mountain ranges, hiking trails and awe-inspiring glaciers, a trip to North Iceland could be the ideal thing.