Iceland

Iceland’s Volcano Erupts Again: Grindavik Braces For Destructive Lava Threat

01 Apr 2025

In Iceland a volcanic eruption has started on Tuesday, threating the already destroyed town Grindavik. The eruption started at 9:45 a.m. local time north of the protective barriers built to defend the town. The barriers, which previously deflected lava successfully, were breached, increasing fear for the population. This is the eighth...

Iceland’s Snap Election: Ruling Coalition Faces Potential Defeat Amid Cost Of Living Crisis

30 Nov 2024

Iceland held a snap election on Saturday, with voters eager for change as the country grapples with a cost of living crisis. The election could see the ruling coalition, currently made up of the Left-Green Movement, the conservative Independence Party, and the centre-right Progressive Party, lose power after seven years...

Iceland Volcano Erupts for the 10th Time After 8 Centuries: Aerial Footage Goes Viral | WATCH

23 Nov 2024

After eight centuries of silence, the Reykjanes Peninsula volcano in Iceland has erupted once again, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and lava flowing toward the famous Blue Lagoon. This marks the seventh eruption in 2023 and the 10th since the volcano awakened in 2021, following nearly 800 years...

A Mesmerizing Dance Of Lava and Snow: Iceland’s ‘Ice and Fire’ Phenomenon | WATCH

14 Nov 2024

An Icelandic photographer recently captured an extraordinary volcanic event where lava appeared to glide over a snow-covered landscape, leaving viewers awestruck. The mesmerizing footage, shared by Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove on Instagram, quickly went viral, sparking debates about whether the stunning visuals were real or artificially created. However, Nieuwenhove confirmed that...

Four-Day Workweek Trial Proves A Success, Boosting Economic Growth In Iceland

29 Oct 2024

A recent study released on Friday highlights the success of Iceland's experimental four-day workweek, which was implemented between 2020 and 2022 without any reduction in pay. The trial saw 51% of workers in the country opting for shorter hours, and researchers noted that Iceland's economy outperformed many of its European...

Spotted: Polar Bear In Iceland For First Time In 8 Years, Shot Dead By Authorities

21 Sep 2024

A polar bear that made an unusual appearance outside a cottage in a remote Icelandic village was shot by police after being deemed a danger to local residents. The bear was killed on September 19 in northwest Iceland following consultations with the Environment Agency, which decided against relocating the animal....

Halla Tomasdottir Takes Charge as the New President of Iceland

03 Jun 2024

Businesswoman and B Team CEO Halla Tomasdottir has been elected as the seventh President of Iceland, succeeding Guana Johannesson on August 1, as reported by RUV. Tomasdottir will become the second woman to hold this esteemed position after Vigdis Finnbogadottir, who made history as the world's first democratically elected female...

Iceland: Voting Underway for Presidential Elections

01 Jun 2024

Voting has commenced in Iceland to elect a new President, with polling stations open in larger municipalities until 10 pm (local time) on Saturday, as reported by Iceland Review. Approximately 270,000 eligible voters must present personal identification, such as a passport or driving license, to receive their ballot. Former Iceland...

Iceland Cricket takes a dig at Pakistan team

18 Dec 2023

Ahead of their Boxing Day match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Iceland Cricket poked fun at the Pakistan cricket squad once more. Pakistan lost the first Test in Perth by an overwhelming 360 runs as they attempted to win their maiden Test match on Australian soil. On...

Five happiest cities in the world

29 Aug 2022

Happiness is a difficult thing to measure, but United Nations has taken one initiative to figure it out. Since 2012 the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network has published its World Happiness Report. Read on for the list of the 5 happiest cities in the world and you may be just...

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