China and Iceland issue joint statement on geothermal and green transition cooperation

Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir and Chinese President Xi Jinping (source: Arctic Green Energy) Iceland and China have agreed to strengthen long-term cooperation in the fields of geothermal energy, sustainable development, and green...

Iceland Roundup: Drinking, Laxness, New Icelandic Names, Eurovision, Israel & 1970s Murder Case

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin editor Aðalsteinn Kjartansson and Grapevine friend and...

International choirs converge in Creston for concert together

Choirs will perform Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. at the Kootenay River Secondary School Auditorium in Creston SPIRITSONG women’s choir and BOUNDLESS vocal ensemble will join forces to present a choral theatre work — “INSIDE OUT: reflections on life...

Glenn Miller Orchestra To Return For Lee University Presidential Concert Series Oct. 30

The Glenn Miller Orchestra during its 2023 performance on Lee's Conn Center stage The Lee University Presidential Concert Series will continue its 33rd season with a performance by the acclaimed Glenn Miller Orchestra on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7:30...

Norwegian Foreign Minister: Elina Valtonen's appearance near the Tbilisi protests does not diminish the Chair’s impartial role nor the importance of principled dialogue

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says the appearance of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, near the Tbilisi protests does not diminish the Chair’s impartial role nor the importance of principled...

Two international choirs in concert

The Spiritsong Women’s Choir and Boundless Vocal Ensemble will present “Inside Out: Reflections on Life in an Earthsuit”, a choral theater work combining spoken word and song that explores the wonder of the human body and spirit. Performances are...

SK Global, FilmNation Ink International Sales Pact (Exclusive)

SK Global, the financier and producer behind titles like Anyone But You, and FilmNation, which recently released best picture winner Anora and nominee Conclave, have entered a partnership that will see the companies work together on SK Global’s...

This case will prove that the law truly protects marriages, it’s a deterrent to mistresses

Lawyer William Kusi, counsel for the late Daddy Lumba’s wife, has stated that the ongoing court case over the musician’s funeral and widowhood rites will demonstrate that Ghanaian law truly upholds and protects the institution of marriage....

Margus Tsahkna: Estonia, together with Iceland, Denmark, Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Norway, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, expresses strong support to Elina Valtonen

Estonia, along with 9 other countries, has expressed its strong support to the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna writes on social media. “Estonia, together with Iceland,...

Ukraine's defence minister reveals details of new military aid for country after Ramstein meeting

The meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group. Photo: Shmyhal on Telegram Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal has revealed details of military aid packages that Ukraine will receive from its allies following the meeting of the Ukraine...

How to find legal Bitcoin Mining Sites in the US: Quick way to earn passive Crypto income

Why legality matters in Bitcoin Mining Bitcoin mining is no longer just a hobby for tech enthusiasts—it has become a global business. However, for beginners in the United States, one of the biggest challenges is not profitability but legitimacy....

Partners make new contributions to PURL worth at least $422 million – Defense Minister Shmyhal

Photo: https://t.me/Denys_Smyhal/11766 During the 31st meeting in the Ramstein format, further support packages for Ukraine were agreed upon, in particular, partners made new contributions to the PURL initiative totaling at least $422 million,...

8 Best Open World Games With Great Faction Systems

Factions can play an important role when it comes to creating believable and dynamic open world games. Not only do they immediately create a sense of conflict, which is essential for creating a sense of urgency and purpose in a story, but they...

President Xi Jinping vows more efforts to advance women's all-round development

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to accelerating the all-round development of women by announcing a series of new proposals and measures at the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women held in Beijing on Monday. Addressing the...

Ukraine and Northern European countries launch new military initiative

Ukrainian defense minister Denys Shmyhal stated that Ukraine and the Northern European countries have launched a new Scandinavian-Baltic Initiative aimed at training and equipping the Ukrainian army, APA reports. At the 31st meeting of the Ukraine...

EU signs agreements with Norway, Iceland on transfer of passenger name record data

Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner has signed bilateral agreements on behalf of the European Union to transfer passenger name record (PNR) data with Norway and Iceland. The post EU signs agreements with Norway, Iceland...

American airline brings back very long flight to New Zealand

Oct 20, 2025 1:23 PM EDT Over 6,500 miles from the West Coast of the U.S. in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, the small island nation of New Zealand is seen by many as a dream holiday destination. While the number of Americans visiting New Zealand...

Thug culture in Nigerian politics: the links between state g...

Since Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999, elections have consistently been marred by violence. The elections between 1999 and 2019 and in 2023 saw party clashes, physical attacks, assassinations and intimidation. As Nigeria prepares for the...

Iceland 2-2 France: Jean-Philippe Mateta scores first senior international goal as Les Bleus held

Jean-Philippe Mateta marked his first senior start for France with a goal as Les Bleus were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in a World Cup qualifier. The Crystal Palace striker, starting in place of the injured Kylian Mbappe, tapped home at the back...

Ukraine and Nordic countries launch initiative to train and equip Ukrainian military

Ukraine and the countries of Northern Europe are launching the Scandinavian-Baltic Initiative, which will train and equip the Ukrainian military. This was announced by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, who signed a corresponding Memorandum of...