The University of Iceland will inaugurate a new programme this autumn: a minor in Polish studies; Iceland is home to some 20.000 people of Polish origin, who make up the country's largest immigrant group

The Tindastóll team celebrated a historic victory by winning its first men's basketball championship

The country will not stop whaling this summer despite a worrying report from the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority presenting the results of monitoring last year's whaling season

The Minister of Social Affairs and Labour Market signed a declaration of intent for more personalised support for young people in vulnerable positions, with an investment of $3,3 million over the next three years

Justice Minister Jón Gunnarsson has proposed changes to the rules governing asylum seekers in Iceland, including implementation of systemic measures to encourage asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected to leave the country