(Image: Dr Michael Wenger via Google Earth) As Greenland moves towards closer ties with Iceland, it is scientific co-operation that will form the cornerstone of their relationship, representatives from the two countries said last week. The focus on research comes...
Economically, the two islands are further apart than geographically. Nevertheless, they are both closely intertwined and a free trade agreement would benefit both Arctic nations. Image: Michael Wenger via Google Earth As Arctic nations, Iceland and Greenland have both...
In large parts of the Arctic, the tundra offers a rich table of berries, mushrooms and edible plants, especially in summer and autumn, which Arctic peoples have always been able to take advantage of. Image: Carlo Lukassen The Arctic is often portrayed as a hostile...
Despite strong opposition from the population and the international community, Icelandic company Hvalur hf. wants to resume whaling. Up to 209 fin whales may be killed per year. Photo: Jean Bazard via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) There is one company in Iceland...
200,000 if by sea. More if by air (Photo: This Usually Works) For most people traveling to and from Iceland, the country’s gateway is located in the west, where its main international airport, Keflavík, is situated. That is convenient if your travel starts or stops in...