futuris New technology innovations to expand European geothermal energy use Safer and more resilient technology for expanding the use of geothermal energy in Europe is being developed and tested in Iceland. A particular challenge is developing more flexible casing for the much deeper geothermal facilities typically needed on mainland Europe. 31/08/2020
Iceland Iceland's incumbent president reelected to second term Although the post is mostly symbolic the president does have the power to veto legislation and appoint governments. 27/06/2020
Iceland ‘The Mountain’ actor from Game of Thrones sets new deadlift record Hafthor Bjornsson, who won the title of World’s Strongest Man in 2018, lifted 501kg to set a new world record. 04/05/2020
Iceland Iceland fined for display of Palestinian flags during Eurovision final Iceland's Hatari are known for their opposition to Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. 22/09/2019
Good Morning Europe European Union member states make preparations for No Deal Brexit As the European Union steps up contingency plans for a No Deal Brexit, individual member states are also taking steps to deal with the possible fall out. 05/09/2019
no comment Residents paint street in colours of rainbow flag for Reykjavik Pride Reykjavik Pride has kicked off in Iceland, with events set to take place over the next ten days. 09/08/2019
Wellness Iceland gives tap water luxury branding The country's tourism board wants to put a stop to the flow of plastic bottles into the ocean. 07/06/2019
Places How Justin Bieber shut down an Icelandic beauty spot The Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon in Iceland has been closed to the public after hordes of visitors flocked to the site. 29/05/2019
no comment Glacier collapse sends large wave towards shore A glacier collapse sent a large wave towards the shores of Iceland on Sunday, March 31. 02/04/2019
Iceland Wow Air goes bust, leaves passengers stranded across two continents After going bust on Thursday, Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air left passengers stranded across two continents. 28/03/2019
Places Adventure photography: witnessing the fate of Icelandic glaciers Our interview with outdoor image makers Ulrika Larsson and Lukasz Warzecha. 28/03/2019
Iceland Northern Lights-seekers putting own lives at risk, say Iceland police Police in Iceland say too many tourists put themselves at risk searching for the Northern Lights, whose spectacular streaks of color light up the winter skies. 14/01/2019
