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Iceland: rapid glacier melting drastically alters landscape
The rivers running from one Iceland’s largest glacier’s have combined to become one for the first time since the middle ages.The rivers running from one Iceland’s largest glacier’s have combined to become one for the first time since the middle ages.
Iceland: Puffin snorkeling!
Puffin snorkeling is the latest craze to hit Grimsey with tourists flocking to the Icelandic Island in the arctic circle to give it a go.Puffin snorkeling is the latest craze to hit Grimsey with tourists flocking to the Icelandic Island in the arctic circle to give it a go.
Clapping louder than the rest: Iceland's Euro 2016 team returns home
Iceland’s national football team has returned home to a hero’s welcome.Iceland’s national football team has returned home to a hero’s welcome.
Iceland's football team arrives back home to hero's welcome
The Iceland football team has received a hero’s welcome back home after their impressive performance at Euro 2016.The Iceland football team has received a hero’s welcome back home after their impressive performance at Euro 2016.
Euro 2016: France fans celebrate semi-final place
There have been euphoric scenes in Paris, after France sealed a place in the Euro 2016 semi-finals.There have been euphoric scenes in Paris, after France sealed a place in the Euro 2016 semi-finals.
Euro 2016: France thump Iceland to reach semi-finals on home soil
Hosts France restored footballing order on the European continent after thrashing minnows Iceland 5-2 to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016.Hosts France restored footballing order on the European continent after thrashing minnows Iceland 5-2 to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
Iceland's fairytale continues as England crash out
Iceland pulled off one of the biggest shocks in European Championship history when they stunned England 2-1 on Monday.Iceland pulled off one of the biggest shocks in European Championship history when they stunned England 2-1 on Monday.
Euro 2016: the Viking invasion continues
Iceland fans in Nice could not contain their joy at beating their North Atlantic neighbours England in Euro 2016.Iceland fans in Nice could not contain their joy at beating their North Atlantic neighbours England in Euro 2016.
Iceland's new President Gudni Johannesson off to France for the football
Historian Gudni Johannesson has claimed victory in Iceland's presidential election.Historian Gudni Johannesson has claimed victory in Iceland's presidential election.
Iceland in Euro 2016: at least 7 interesting facts
Iceland, the smallest country in the Euro 2016, face England in the last 16 round of the championship on Monday.Iceland, the smallest country in the Euro 2016, face England in the last 16 round of the championship on Monday.
Euro 2016: Hungary win Group F, Iceland and Portugal also reach last 16
Hungary 3-3 Portugal Iceland 2-1 Austria Belgium 1-0 Sweden Rep Ireland 1-0 Italy Hungary advanced to the Euro 2016 knockout phase as Group F winners, while Portugal also progressed but in third plHungary 3-3 Portugal Iceland 2-1 Austria Belgium 1-0 Sweden Rep Ireland 1-0 Italy Hungary advanced to the Euro 2016 knockout phase as Group F winners, while Portugal also progressed but in third pl
From Iceland to Austin: Kaleo making waves across the Atlantic
While Björk may be Iceland’s best-known musical export, four-piece rock band Kaleo are making waves in the US with their bluesy rock sound.While Björk may be Iceland’s best-known musical export, four-piece rock band Kaleo are making waves in the US with their bluesy rock sound.
Euro 2016: Debutants Iceland cool down Portugal with stunning draw
Portugal 1-1 Iceland Hungary 2-0 Austria Iceland began their very first European Championship finals by holding Portugal to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Group F opener in St…Portugal 1-1 Iceland Hungary 2-0 Austria Iceland began their very first European Championship finals by holding Portugal to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Group F opener in St…
Bjork's unique stage attire up for auction
Bjork's unique stage outfits are going under the hammer in London in the coming weeks.Bjork's unique stage outfits are going under the hammer in London in the coming weeks.
Icelandic government survives no-confidence vote as protesters continue call for government to resign
Iceland’s government survived a no confidence vote on Friday. It was put forward by the opposition after revelations from the leaked “Panama Papers”Iceland’s government survived a no confidence vote on Friday. It was put forward by the opposition after revelations from the leaked “Panama Papers”
Iceland: protesters call for more resignations as government forms new Cabinet
The new prime minister of Iceland, Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson, has formed his Cabinet. The handover from the previous cabinet took place at two StateThe new prime minister of Iceland, Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson, has formed his Cabinet. The handover from the previous cabinet took place at two State
Iceland announces snap election as temporary leader takes over
The fallout from the Panama Papers has left Iceland with a new prime minister and the prospect of snap elections. Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson has been chosen to lead thThe fallout from the Panama Papers has left Iceland with a new prime minister and the prospect of snap elections. Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson has been chosen to lead th
Not a resignation - Iceland PM says he's just 'stepped aside' for 'unspecified' time
The Prime Minister of Iceland’s office has issued a press release stating that prime minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson has not resigned. RatherThe Prime Minister of Iceland’s office has issued a press release stating that prime minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson has not resigned. Rather
'Panama Papers' push Iceland's PM to resign
Iceland’s under pressure prime minister,Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson has tendered his resignation after his family’s offshore investments wereIceland’s under pressure prime minister,Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson has tendered his resignation after his family’s offshore investments were
'Panama Papers': Iceland's prime minister requests dissolution of parliament
Iceland’s Prime Minister, Sigmunder Gunnlaugsson has asked for parliament to be dissolved in the wake of the ‘Panama Papers’ scandal. HoweverIceland’s Prime Minister, Sigmunder Gunnlaugsson has asked for parliament to be dissolved in the wake of the ‘Panama Papers’ scandal. However
Iceland: thousands protest, call for PM to resign over 'Panama Papers' leaks
Thousands called on the PM to resign amid claims he benefited from offshore holdings in tax havens.Thousands called on the PM to resign amid claims he benefited from offshore holdings in tax havens.
Iceland's PM refuses to resign over Panama Papers scandal
Under mounting pressure from the opposition, Iceland’s Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson is adamant he has no plans to resign over the PanamaUnder mounting pressure from the opposition, Iceland’s Prime Minister Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson is adamant he has no plans to resign over the Panama
'Virgin Mountain': tender and wickedly funny romcom from Iceland
Welcome back to this new year’s very first edition of Cinema Box. Let’s start with a tender and wickedly funny romantic comedy from the land of iceWelcome back to this new year’s very first edition of Cinema Box. Let’s start with a tender and wickedly funny romantic comedy from the land of ice
Iceland hit by first big winter storm
Winter hit Iceland in a big way on Tuesday with the first mammoth snowstorm of the season causing havoc for motorists and other travellers. DespiteWinter hit Iceland in a big way on Tuesday with the first mammoth snowstorm of the season causing havoc for motorists and other travellers. Despite
Three diverse European projects with a handle on climate change
How can we recycle CO2, harness wind in urban areas and fly with the help of helium? Discover three European projects who are tackling climate change head-on.How can we recycle CO2, harness wind in urban areas and fly with the help of helium? Discover three European projects who are tackling climate change head-on.
World Travel Market 2015 interview – Inga Hlín Pálsdóttir, Iceland
At the World Travel Market 2015 in London, the leading event for the global travel industry, euronews spoke to Inga Hlín Pálsdóttir from PromoteAt the World Travel Market 2015 in London, the leading event for the global travel industry, euronews spoke to Inga Hlín Pálsdóttir from Promote
Francois Hollande visits Iceland glacier
French President Francois Hollande visits an Iceland glacier to witness the damage of global warming ahead of climate change talks in Paris inFrench President Francois Hollande visits an Iceland glacier to witness the damage of global warming ahead of climate change talks in Paris in
Francois Hollande in land of fire and ice
With a few weeks to go until major UN talks on climate change in Paris, French President Francois Hollande is in Iceland to see for himself theWith a few weeks to go until major UN talks on climate change in Paris, French President Francois Hollande is in Iceland to see for himself the
Mighty minnows steal Euro 2016 qualification limelight
Last weekend Italy, Spain, Portugal and Germany booked their ticket to Euro 2016 but the limelight was somewhat stolen by some mighty minnows whoLast weekend Italy, Spain, Portugal and Germany booked their ticket to Euro 2016 but the limelight was somewhat stolen by some mighty minnows who
England, Iceland and Czech Republic book Euro 2016 spots
This week’s ‘The Corner’ is dedicated to the business-end of the qualification campaign for the European Championships. Besides hosts France whoThis week’s ‘The Corner’ is dedicated to the business-end of the qualification campaign for the European Championships. Besides hosts France who