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All mountain roads closed in Iceland - and will remain so for a while!

13 May 2016 All mountain roads in Iceland are still closed due to snow and they will not be opening anytime soon according to the Iceland Road Administration.

Julia hopes her mother's story can help other women.

"I don‘t know why he took her from me"

12 May 2016 In the evening of April 12th Nadezda Edda Tarasova and her daughter Julia spoke on the phone like they did most nights. They were very close, even if one of them lived in the small Icelandic town of Akranes and the other in Russia. The next phonecall Julia received from Iceland was one telling her that her mother was dead, killed by her husband who then committed suicide.

The new arrivals at the Reykjavik family zoo.

Two lambs born at Reykjavik zoo

12 May 2016 It's lambing season in Iceland and for those children unable to visit an Icelandic farm, a visit to the Reykjavik Family Zoo and Park should do quite nicely.

Five romantic places in Iceland that you can't miss

10 May 2016 Heading to Iceland with the love of your life? Here are five spots to visit that will get your heart racing.

Cardiologist Pedro Brugada at Klínikin in Ármúli, Reykjavik.

Cardiology pioneer moves to Iceland

7 May 2016 "It is of utmost importance to me to have a good cooperation with Icelandic doctors and the Icelandic medical system," says Professor Pedro Brugada, one of the world's most famous cardiologists who will open a surgery in Reykjavik later this year.

Chef Jónas Oddur Björnsson uses blackened garlic as one of the ingredients to create that exquisite "umami" taste.

Restaurant review: Haust - A hidden gem inspired by seasonal Icelandic ingredients

6 May 2016 The largest hotel in Iceland, Fosshótel in the central Borgartún area opened last year. The hotel formally opened its in-house restaurant, Haust, spearheaded by the culinary art of Michelin chef Jónas Oddur Björnsson whose great ambition is the savoury taste of "umami" the famous fifth taste.

The unique atmosphere and concept of Kex Hostel in downtown Reykjavik has obtained rave reviews in international media.

Kex Hostel celebrates anniversary and starts musician fund

27 Apr 2016 Our favourite downtown hangout, Kex Hostel, celebrates its fifth anniversary this weekend and have just announced a brand new travel fund to support aspiring Icelandic musicians. This is absolutely in tune with the hostel's philosophy from the start to help promote the Icelandic music scene, with countless concerts having been held there since its opening.

Many immigrants to Iceland and students abroad learn Icelandic very successfully.

Icelandic impossible? Nonsense!

26 Apr 2016 Many speakers of other languages – both in Iceland and abroad – have very successfully learnt to speak, understand, read and write Icelandic.

Heiðar Logi Elíasson is Iceland's first pro-surfer. Describing himself as "out of control" as a child, he says that surfing changed his life.

"Always creating my own adventures"

25 Apr 2016 Heiðar Logi Elíasson was diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when he was 5 years old. He spent the next ten years medicated on ritalin and in constant trouble. Today, however, he's become Iceland's first pro-surfer, a yoga-teacher and tells Iceland Monitor how sports and clean, healthy food changed his life.

Conor McGregor by the formula offroad car Insane along with the driver Svanur Örn Tómasson, owner of Offroad Iceland

UFC fighter Conor McGregor enjoying retired life in Iceland

25 Apr 2016 “I am here [in Iceland] enjoying retired life at the moment, I’m on holiday,” said UFC fighter Conor McGregor last night. He was supposed to be in Las Vegas last week promoting a fight that should take place in July, but decided to go to Iceland instead after a feud with the UFC. After enjoying retirement though the Fighter has announced that he will fight next July.

Oddsson is a new hotel and hostel located on five floors of this building.

New designer hostel in west Reykjavik opens soon

24 Apr 2016 Oddsson, a hostel in the colourful building on the oceanfront known as the JL building offers everything from modest backpacking accommodation to luxury suites.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West visited Iceland last weekend.

The Iceland curse: Will West and Kardashian separate?

23 Apr 2016 Iceland is a popular spot for filming Hollywood movies or to take a break from the madding crowd. Bizarrelly, however, it also has a reputation for having a rather adverse effect on famous couples.

Experience Iceland’s magnificent Golden Circle!

23 Apr 2016 Season Tours is one of many Icelandic tour operators offering guided tours around the Golden Circle and Iceland Monitor was given the opportunity to join in on an exciting journey around this stunning area of the country.

Simon Huck published this photo on his Instagram. On the photo with him are Kourtney Kardashian and Kim's assistant, Stephanie Sheppherd.

Kourtney Kardashian at Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon

20 Apr 2016 Kourtney Kardashian and friends paid a visit to Iceland's Blue Lagoon yesterday. The group dined at the Blue Lagoon's Lava restaurant and then went for a swim, seemingly after the lagoon's public closing time.

Over a thousand schoolchildren at the opening ceremony of last Children's Culture Festival in Reykjavik, inside Harpa concert hall.

Reykjavík Children’s Culture Festival starts next week!

15 Apr 2016 The sixth Reykjavík Children’s Culture Festival will begin on Tuesday 19 April at 11 am with programme of festivities at the Harpa concert hall. The Children’s Culture Festival is one of the biggest festivals held by the City of Reykjavík, with about 150 free events for children and youngsters from 19 to 14 April.