Atlantica - 01.03.2004, Side 5

ATLANTICA is produced for
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ATLANTICA is published in Reykjavík, Iceland,
by Iceland Review a division of Heimur Ltd.
Editor:
Jón Kaldal
Deputy and picture editor:
Páll Stefánsson
Staff writers and translators:
Anna Margrét Björnsson
Edward Weinman
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Raymond T. Meaney
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ATLANTICA MARCH-APRIL 2004
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On the cover: From Berlin, photo by Páll Stefánsson.
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5 A WORTHY CAUSE
Address from Icelandair president and CEO
Sigurdur Helgason.
7 AIRMAIL
This and that from here and there.
14 THE OTHER FOOTBALL
Europeans are slowly catching on to
American football thanks to the NFL Europe
League. But on a continent where soccer
reigns supreme, can football compete? By
Edward Weinman.
16 THEN WE TAKE BERLIN
Visiting the German capital. By Edward
Weinman. Photos by Páll Stefánsson.
24 FOLLOW ME HOME
Edward Weinman takes a closer look at the
beautiful, mysterious lighthouses of Iceland.
29 I-SITE
Info and ideas in Iceland.
42 THE ATLANTICA INQUISITION
Iceland’s first “Idol” winner sits down with
Atlantica. Compiled by Edward Weinman.
46 TAX-AND DUTY-FREE SPECIAL
SUPPLEMENT
The shoppers’ stop
at Keflavik International Airport
51 WELCOME ABOARD
In-flight times and music, company notes,
destination information, domestic route
map/facts about Iceland, US immigration
and customs information, international route
map, and flight bar.
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