Volcanoes & Nature
Strong protests erupt over planned Hvalfjörður ‘vítissóti’ experiment
Permits and purpose of contentious research project remain under scrutiny as critics question environmental claims and regulatory approval.
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Tag: Alþingi
Business & Politics
Iceland plans to shorten index-linked mortgage terms to 25 years
The Ministry of Finance announced plans to limit new index-linked mortgage loans to a 25-year term, aiming to reduce the impact of indexation and enhance monetary policy effectiveness.
Icelandic Life
Íslendingabók offers a measured window onto Iceland’s earliest centuries
Written by Ari Þorgilsson in the early 1100s, the Book of Icelanders has shaped our understanding of settlement, society and belief on the island.
Icelandic Life
A thousand years of change: the Church of Iceland and its national role
The Church of Iceland has shaped the country’s culture for over a millennium, from the dramatic decision to adopt Christianity to the struggles of modern faith in an urban society.
Icelandic Life
From settlers to a modern republic: the origins and identity of Icelanders
Icelanders share a distinct heritage shaped by early Norse and Gaelic roots, centuries of self-governance, hardship, and the enduring Icelandic language.
Icelandic Life
From dry decades to Beer Day: Iceland’s long road to legal pints
Iceland experienced one of the world’s longest and most unusual periods of alcohol prohibition, with restrictions on beer persisting until the late 20th century.
Icelandic Life
How Iceland’s farthings shaped centuries of regional life and governance
For a millennium, the farthing divisions, or landsfjórðungar, structured Iceland’s assemblies, laws, and even healthcare. Their legacy remains in language and local identity.
