Iceland gives industry the OK to hunt up to 2,130 fin and minke whales over five years
Iceland's whaling industry will be allowed to keep hunting whales for at least another five years, killing up to 2,130 baleen whales under a new regulation issued by the Nordic nation's government. The five-year whaling policy was up for renewal when Fisheries Minister Kristjan Juliusson ...
Iceland harnesses hot springs to power year-round farming
For half the year, the temperature on Pall Olafsson's remote farm in Iceland often dips below freezing and the sun barely makes an appearance. Yet the heat and light in his greenhouses allow Olafsson to grow his juicy tomatoes and cucumbers even in the depths ...
Nordic budget carrier Primera Air ends flights just after announcing trans-Atlantic routes
Nordic budget airline Primera Air said that it was ceasing all operations from Tuesday. "On this sad day we are saying Goodbye to all of you," Primera Air said in a statement on its website. bit.ly/2P2AiZW Primera Air, which is Icelandic owned but based in Copenhagen, ...
The International Whaling Commission on Wednesday cast a rare strong vote in favor of whale hunting but strictly for small subsistence hunts undertaken by some communities, mostly in the Arctic. The vote confirmed a long-standing commitment to so-called aboriginal subsistence whaling (ASW) for nutritional and ...
Is it a blue whale or not? The slaughter in Iceland of what is claimed was a member of the endangered species has triggered outrage and left experts puzzled about its true identity. "There has not been a blue whale harpooned by anyone for the ...
Iceberg 4 miles wide breaks off from Greenland glacier as another threatens to swamp village
An iceberg 4 miles (6 km) wide has broken off from a glacier in eastern Greenland and scientists have captured the dramatic event on video. New York University professor David Holland, an expert in atmospheric and ocean science, said "this is the largest event we've ...
Ahmed Musa gave Nigeria its first win at this year's World Cup, and gave Argentina a gift. Musa scored two second-half goals to help the Nigerians beat Iceland 2-0 Friday and move into second place in the group behind already-qualified Croatia. Nigeria will face Argentina in ...
Iceland earns draw against Argentina as Lionel Messi misses penalty
If there is one flaw in Lionel Messi's genius, it might be his failure to score penalty kicks in big games. Add Messi's saved attempt against Iceland on Saturday at the World Cup to misses for Argentina in shootouts for the Copa America title, and ...
World Cup views from Tokyo, Group D: Nigeria, Iceland, Croatia and Argentina
Japan-based supporters of Group D teams fighting it out for the ultimate prize at the FIFA World Cup speak to The Japan Times.
Bitcoin heist suspect flees Iceland on flight carrying prime minister: state broadcaster
An Icelandic man arrested on suspicion of stealing about 600 computers used to mine the cryptocurrency bitcoin escaped prison and fled the country on a commercial flight to Sweden, Icelandic state broadcaster RUV said on Wednesday. The same Icelandair flight was also taking Icelandic Prime ...
Japan rebounded from an opening-day loss to defeat Iceland 2-1 on Friday in their second Algarve Cup Group C match. Japan midfielder Rumi Utsugi converted a cross from Emi Nakajima for the eventual game-winner in the 85th minute, giving Asako Takakura's side the much-needed three ...
Energy riches fuel bitcoin craze for speculation-shy Iceland
Iceland is expected to use more energy "mining" bitcoins and other virtual currencies this year than it uses to power its homes. With massive amounts of electricity needed to run the computers that create bitcoins, large virtual currency companies have established a base in the ...
