Latest Reykjavik Stories
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds dine at unique culinary event in Reykjavik This weekend, the country of Iceland hosted the world's largest supper club. Visitors from around the globe dined at a hidden location in the fashionable Old Harbor. Guests were hosted by Inspired by Iceland in conjunction with Reykjavik's Food & Fun Festival. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130304/600354 ) A brigade of...
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, November 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 4 days, 16 bands and an audience of two, Inspired by Iceland live stream [http://www.inspiredbyiceland.com/inspiration/iceland-airwaves ] intimate gigs to a global audience Inspired by Iceland are showcasing 16 of the most unique Icelandic musicians on a unique stage during Iceland Airwaves - the most popular Indie music festival in the Northern hemisphere....
SEATTLE, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KEXP, the internationally-renowned, Seattle-based radio station, announced today its return to the Land of Fire and Ice for a series of live broadcasts from the Iceland Airwaves in cooperation with Iceland Naturally, KEX Hostel, Icelandair and Kimi Records. Broadcasting once again from KEX Hostel in Reykjavik, DJs Cheryl Waters and Kevin Cole will host the performances on 90.3 FM and online at KEXP.org Oct. 31-Nov. 2 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. PDT....
SEATTLE, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Seattle music fans are in for much more than a "taste" of Iceland at Neumos on Friday, they can expect an earful. Reykjavik Calling, part of the A Taste of Iceland events in Seattle this week, is a free Icelandic music showcase presented by Iceland Naturally and KEXP 90.3 FM. WHAT: Sister Cities Seattle and Reykjavik have a lot more in common than one may think, particularly cultures rooted in a deep appreciation of music...
QUINCY, Mass., Oct 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Icelandair is heading to Seattle and the surrounding areas with trips to Iceland, cool Icelandair merchandise and other prizes for lucky Seattleites. Starting October 10, 2012, Icelandair along with Iceland Naturally will host A Taste of Iceland in Seattle. A Taste of Iceland will offer the Pacific Northwest a weekend filled with Icelandic food, music, and art: <blockquote> October 10 - October 13: Guest Chef and Icelandic menu at...
QUINCY, Mass., Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Icelandair is heading to Seattle and the surrounding areas with trips to Iceland, cool Icelandair merchandise and other prizes for lucky Seattleites. Starting October 11, 2012, Icelandair along with Iceland Naturally will be hosting Reykjavik Calling, a music competition, filled with performances by Iceland's hottest acts teamed up with Seattle's brightest up-and-coming stars. The local winners of this competition will be sent to Iceland to...
Examining gas outlets off the coast of Spitsbergen with the submersible JAGO West of Spitsbergen methane gas is effervescing out of the seabed. Is this an indication that methane hydrates in the seabed are dissolving due to rising temperatures? And what would the effects be? An expedition with the German research vessel MARIA S. MERIAN and the submersible JAGO lead by GEOMAR | Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel hopes to help answer these questions. The expedition begins today in...
ATLANTA, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emerald Networks, a new-build network submarine cable system that will connect North America to Europe and Iceland with extraordinary new capacity, is pleased to announce and welcome Dr. Gisli Hjalmtysson, CEO of Thule Investments, as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Dr. Hjalmtysson brings with him over 25 years of experience as an innovator, entrepreneur and manager. He started Iceland-based venture capital firm Thule...
LONDON, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Internationally acclaimed Chelsea College of Art and Design introduce Iceland into final year curriculum A new international design project is set to cement Iceland's position as the new creative centre of the world. As part of a unique partnership between Inspired by Iceland and London's internationally acclaimed Chelsea College of Art and Design, the entire island is set to become the muse and source of inspiration for the...
From Reykjavik to Thessaloniki, pollen levels are on the increase. A team of researchers headed by Prof. Annette Menzel at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen reports that pollen counts have already risen across Europe in recent years. Their findings are based on an analysis of pollen time series in 13 countries (PLoS ONE). This trend is more pronounced in urban areas, where pollen counts are rising by an average of around three percent per year compared with one percent per year in rural...
