Iceland

. July 15, 1972. Reykjavik, Iceland. After threatening to abandon the World Championship match and leave Iceland, Challenger Bobby Fischer appears for game three, in a back room of the theatre. There he discovers that a closed-circuit television camera for the audience in the main hall. “No cameras!” he roars. Prof. Christian Hesse recounts the harrowing events surrounding the match. (source: Chessbase) Thorarinson, the chief organizer of the mach, was in a depressive mood, expecting the match to be over. There was only one thought which raised a little hope. ”Bobby is a fighter. How can he quit with Spassky ahead?” Still, most journalists ... Read Full Story

  (Photo by Getty Images Europe) Last year, Iceland reported an unemployment rate of about 1 percent, one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe.  The country was named the most developed country in the world by the United Nations' Human Development Index.  Icelandic lawmakers debated whether to join the European Union; most citizens wishing to ditch the Icelandic Krona for the Euro but worried that entrance into the EU would jeopardize fishing rights. (Photo by Getty Images Europe) This year, Iceland faces a major economic crisis.  The country's Prime Minister Geir Haarde announced October 8th that the island nation may fall bankrupt very ... Read Full Story

Most people may never consider visiting Iceland as it is seemingly so out of the way. What many people may not know though is that it's possible to visit Iceland as a stopover trip if you are flying between North America and Europe. Blue Lagoon - Iceland. (From Iceland Tourist Board ). Booking Flights To Iceland Flights deals from to Reykjavik often turn up on flight finders like Kayak and Lastminute.com . Another way to find Iceland flight deals is to subscribe to the newsletters of Icelandair and Iceland Express . Icelandair is the flag carrier airline of Iceland that serves destinations in North ... Read Full Story

A game played on a rectangular field with net goals at either end in which two teams of 11 players each try to drive a ball into the other's goal by kicking, heading, or using any part of the body except the arms and hands.Each team has one goal keeper who is allowed to handle the ball within a defined area called the box. Live Soccer Result Live Soccer Score Live Soccer Schedule Read Full Story

With mild temperatures and almost round-the-clock daylight, summer is the best time to discover Iceland. If you are there for a week, base yourself in the capital Reykjavik and explore the southwest by either renting a car or going on day tours with one of the many operators in town. Those with more time on their hands can do the full Monty and go round the island on the famous Route One. Whatever you decide, there is plenty to see and do along the way, and the hospitality of the Icelanders, as well as their fascinating culture, will ensure this is a memorable trip. ... Read Full Story