Iceland In pictures: Eruption of dormant volcano thrills crowds in Iceland It was the area’s first volcanic eruption in nearly 800 years. 25/03/2021
no comment Lava lovers flock to Iceland's spectacular erupting volcano Lava lovers flock to Iceland's spectacular erupting volcano 24/03/2021
Iceland Iceland: Long-dormant volcano erupts in southwest of island The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and the Reykjanes Peninsula hadn't seen an eruption of any volcano for nearly 800 years. 20/03/2021
Good Morning Europe Iceland on high alert for volcanic eruption after thousands of tremors 17/03/2021
Places On thin ice: How global warming is threatening Iceland's glaciers As Iceland‘s glaciers recede, scientists predict that they may largely vanish in the next 100-200 years. 24/02/2021
no comment Beluga whales take first swim in new open-water sea sanctuary The whales — called Little White and Little Grey — were captured in Russian waters and sold to Changfeng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai over ten years ago. 29/09/2020
Iceland Iceland study suggests COVID-19 antibodies last at least four months The study of more than 30,000 people in Iceland is good news for vaccine efforts. 02/09/2020
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 Wish you were here: Iceland pitches for post-lockdown tourists Iceland has so far managed to contain COVID-19 and boasts that its vast open landscapes are ideal for social distancing. 20/05/2020
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
