Reykjavik, Iceland News

The 27th ReykjavA k Arts Festival kicks off tomorrow with a ten-minute newly commissioned sound piece by the Vessel Orchestra at 5:45 pm at ReykjavA k harbor.

Iceland is awash in guns, yet it has one of the lowest violent crime rates in the world.

Calling all pasta-holics! As you know it can be tough making sure that you make just the right amount of pasta to go with your favorite sauce.

The sounds made by Mayor of ReykjavA k JA3n Gnarr while sleeping will form the basis for a new sound sculpture by Finnbogi PA©tursson. It will be part of an exhibition which opens in the Sculpture Garden on NA1 2lendugata in the city center on Saturday.

If you're looking for a hip and action-packed weekend break, Iceland's capital Reykjavik is an affordable choice, says Albertina Lloyd Standing in a valley of ice and snow, with only the occasional black volcanic rock interrupting the seemingly endless expanse of white, I feel like I am on another planet.

The People's Republic of China has recently cast itself as an Arctic nation. In addition to acquiring two icebreakers and building an enormous embassy in Reykjavik, Iceland, Beijing has formally applied for "observer status" in the Arctic Council, an intergovernmental forum of Arctic states founded by the United States and seven other countries in ... (more)

Former Newberry College women's soccer player Theresa Berman is continuing her playing career in Iceland, joining Throttur Reykjavik of the Iceland Pepsi-League Women.

Seismic activity has increased at the Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City, leading authorities to alert towns in two central states and the capital.

Iceland resident ander was lucky to see these ships from five different countries -- Germany, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands and Norway -- docked in the capital Reykjavik for exercises with the country's coastguard Sunday.

Icelandic women are a rare breed, a limited edition really. So are Icelandic men.

As winter gives in to spring thaw and life draws to a close for some, the season births new life eager to discover the wonders of this world.

London, May 11: An American student is attempting to make a record as the youngest person in history to fly solo around the world, and will be making his first stop in the UK after setting off from California on May 2. 20-year-old Jack Wiegand is also using the trip to raise money for two charities: Big Brothers Big Sisters and International ... (more)

With my 30th birthday fast approaching a few months ago, I dealt with reaching the mildly horrifying milestone like any rational person - by fleeing home.

The Prose Edda , one of the foundational texts of Norse mythology, is rich in allegorical fables that express a reverence for storytelling.

Last summer I wrote an article about ReykjavA k in the beginning of the last century including photos and an old travel video.

Ilan Volkov is bringing his Icelandic festival of eclectic, experimental music to Glasgow.

Men who reported sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, had up to a twofold increased risk for prostate cancer, according to data published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention , a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Skiers and snowboarders will take to ReykjavA k ski resort BlA fjA ll for a party with DJ EmmsjA© Gauti performing at 7 pm.

I suspect that our feathered friends are not overly concerned with the presentation of their favorite foods; however, the Birds Banquet certainly offers property owners an exquisite collection with which they can decorate their outdoor dining tables.

Main Category: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Also Included In: Prostate / Prostate Cancer Article Date: 08 May 2013 - 0:00 PDT Sleep problems, such as difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, double the risk of prostate cancer in men, according to new research.