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# Iceland

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# cryptocurrency
Bitcoin heist: 600 powerful computers stolen in Iceland
Icelandic police arrested 11 people.
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Mar 3rd 2018, 11:05 AM
# Mutilation
Iceland's plan to ban circumcision is causing controversy
Lawmakers want it put on par with female genital mutilation.
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Feb 25th 2018, 9:00 PM
# coach crash
One dead and 12 seriously injured after tourist bus overturns in Iceland
Some passengers were airlifted to hospital in the capital city Reykjavík.
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Dec 27th 2017, 6:07 PM
# Food Safety
'There was prolific evidence of rodent droppings': Three food outlets closed in November
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland served closure orders on three outlets affected by rodent infestation.
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Dec 7th 2017, 12:00 PM
# eastern promise
World Cup 2018: Germany start against Mexico as Russia face Saudi Arabia in big kick-off
The Iberian derby between Spain and Portugal is the pick of the World Cup 2018 group stage draw, with Germany starting against Mexico.
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Dec 1st 2017, 4:51 PM
# road to russia
Here's the full draw for next summer's Fifa World Cup in Russia
Vladimir Putin addressed the audience before Gary Lineker hosted the draw in Moscow.
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Dec 1st 2017, 4:04 PM
# on thin ice
Iceland's government collapses after PM's father vouches for paedophile
The convicted sex offender was applying for “restored honour”, or a legal clean slate.
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Sep 15th 2017, 12:53 PM
# Hoop Dreams
Shamrock Rovers show class to qualify for Europa League second round
Graham Burke’s excellent first half strike capped off an assured performance from Stephen Bradley’s side.
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Jul 6th 2017, 9:55 PM
# On the up
Bradley faces biggest test to date as passage through Europe lies on the horizon
Shamrock Rovers face Stjarnan tonight with a 1-0 lead and a priceless away goal from their opening leg in Iceland.
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Jul 6th 2017, 3:43 PM
# Shamrock Rovers
'They're a dangerous team going forward' - Bradley cautious ahead of Rovers' trip to Iceland
Stephen Bradley took over as Shamrock Rovers manager 12 months ago following the club’s exit from Europe.
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Jun 28th 2017, 1:00 PM
# Climate Change
Iceland's volcano eruption could reveal aerosols' climate change effect
The Icelandic volcano Holuhraun, which erupted in 2014, did not increase the amount of water in the clouds.
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Jun 25th 2017, 5:00 PM
# coygig
'They have a viking mentality' - Bell targets Iceland win in build-up to World Cup campaign
WNT manager Colin Bell expects a tough night in Tallaght as his side gear towards the beginning of their 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign.
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Jun 8th 2017, 2:27 PM
# Still Friends
Aer Lingus had a particularly sound exchange with Icelandair after leaving their country off a map
Iceland is missing.
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Apr 25th 2017, 11:38 AM
# jobs watch
270 jobs on the way as Iceland opens string of new Irish stores
Stores are set to open in locations like Fermoy, Galway, Letterkenny and Gorey.
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Apr 10th 2017, 3:34 PM
# mind the gap
Iceland to make equal pay the law for men and women
The law will come into effect in January.
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Apr 4th 2017, 9:54 PM
# Financial Crisis
Iceland's jailed bankers say they were scapegoats for the financial crisis
They’re taking their cases to the European Court of Human Rights.
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Apr 1st 2017, 8:30 AM
# Tús maith leath na hoibre
'The manager will decide if he's happy or not' - Horgan staying grounded after Ireland debut
The Preston winger was introduced during last night’s game against Iceland.
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Mar 29th 2017, 9:38 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Iceland, International friendly
We were back at the Aviva Stadium as Martin O’Neill’s much-changed side faced Iceland.
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Mar 28th 2017, 7:30 PM
'The correction': Should the government forgive some of Ireland's mortgage debt?
Iceland forgave a portion of mortgage holders’ debts in 2014.
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Mar 19th 2017, 10:00 PM
# rare crime
Iceland in mourning after missing young woman's body found on beach
Birna Brjansdottir was missing for eight days before her body was found.
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Jan 23rd 2017, 1:48 PM
# Missing
Mystery: Three sailors arrested after disappearance of young woman in Iceland
Members of Iceland’s elite police unit flew to a trawler to question the crew.
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Jan 21st 2017, 8:45 AM
# in out
While others look to get out, some politicians in Iceland want a referendum on joining the EU
But what would the referendum be called? IceIn? IcEnter? ReykjavIn?
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Jan 2nd 2017, 2:43 PM
# Ice Ice Baby
'You start to see the fear emerging and the self-confidence draining'
England’s Euro 2016 elimination to Iceland took Roy Hodgson completely by surprise.
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Dec 23rd 2016, 10:44 AM
# NO THAW IN RELATIONS
Iceland (the country) sues 'aggressive' Iceland (the frozen food shop) over name
The Nordic country has taken the case to the European Union Intellectual Property Office.
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Nov 24th 2016, 8:38 PM
# reykjavik
'It's been a bit taboo ... but it attracts people': Inside the world's biggest penis museum
“It all started as a joke,” the museum’s manager said. “My father had fun just collecting, doing something no one has done before.”
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Nov 19th 2016, 9:00 AM
# Iceland
Iceland scrambles to form government after Pirate Party falls short
Prime Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson told the national broadcaster RUV he would resign today after his Progressive Party suffered a plunge in support.
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Oct 30th 2016, 1:19 PM
# voting today
Iceland election: Anti-establishment Pirate Party set to shake up political landscape
The party is hoping to capitalise on the deep distrust of the political elite in the wake of the Panama Papers revelations.
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Oct 29th 2016, 8:00 AM
# aaaar matey
Opinion polls put Pirate Party on course to form government in Iceland
The protest party promotes direct democracy, 35-hour working weeks and total drug decriminalisation for the island nation.
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Aug 13th 2016, 11:30 AM
# sponsored by wow air
Hot springs, whale watching and winter sun - just some of the great things to see in Iceland
From the Blue Lagoon right up to the Haukadalur valley.
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Jul 25th 2016, 1:56 PM
# viking clap
The Iceland football team were welcomed home from the Euros with this spine-tingling 'Viking Clap'
Let’s hear it for the unlikely heroes of the Euros!
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Jul 5th 2016, 11:39 AM
LIVE
France v Iceland, Euro 2016 quarter-final
One of the tournament’s surprise packages looked to cause another upset when they met the hosts at the Stade de France.
Jul 3rd 2016, 9:51 PM Full-time: France 5-2 Iceland France are through to the semi-finals, where they will play Germany.
Jul 3rd 2016, 9:42 PM GOAL! France 5-2 Iceland (Birkir Bjarnason) A second for Iceland! France again undone by a cross and Bjarnason applies the headed finish for his second goal of the tournament.
Jul 3rd 2016, 9:15 PM GOAL! France 4-1 Iceland (Kolbeinn Sigthorsson)  The comeback is on! Sigurdsson whips the ball in for Sigthorsson and the Nantes striker pokes past Lloris. 4-4, anyone…? https://vine.co/v/5aaEpVtjdEL
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Jul 3rd 2016, 9:00 PM
# thunder clap
Here's the hardest quiz about Iceland you'll take today
The country’s journey at Euro 2016 is the story of the tournament, but how well do you know your geysers from your volcanic ash clouds?
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Jul 3rd 2016, 9:00 AM
# in the bag
These last-minute Iceland supporters sum up that 'anyone but England' feeling
Frozen football experts.
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Jun 28th 2016, 10:50 AM
# shteve
'It's been the perfect response from England' — Steve McClaren tempts fate as Iceland net winner
McClaren froze on air as Kolbeinn Sigthorsson squeezed what turned out to be the winning goal past Joe Hart.
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Jun 28th 2016, 10:20 AM
# iceland smites
They've had a tough few months - so it's no surprise Icelanders are losing their minds a little
Their adult population is just a little larger than that of Kildare. So, yes, they’ve been partying.
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Jun 28th 2016, 8:50 AM
# Euro 2016
'The future is bright' - Rooney denies international retirement after England debacle
The captain says he is determined to fight on under a new manager.
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Jun 28th 2016, 8:43 AM
# Cold as ice
Iceland hero Sigurdsson: 'England thought it would be a walk in the park'
Ragnar Sigurdsson feels England underestimated Iceland and expected an easy evening in Nice.
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Jun 27th 2016, 11:26 PM
# the end
Roy Hodgson resigns as England manager following shock defeat to Iceland
Hodgson won’t be seeking to renew a contract which was due to expire at the end of the tournament.
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Jun 27th 2016, 10:33 PM
# Upset
The dream continues for Iceland as they stun England to book quarter-final spot
Huge shock in France sets up a quarter-final against the hosts.
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Jun 27th 2016, 10:15 PM
# Ice Ice Baby
The Joe Hart howler that gave Iceland a shock lead against England
The England goalkeeper should have done much better for Iceland’s second goal.
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Jun 27th 2016, 8:46 PM
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