Iceland

Living

Are eiderdown feathers the best form of feather recycling?

A thousand-year-old harvest on Iceland is used to gather the feather and make some of the world's best duvets and quilts.

01/08/2021

Living

Could a four-day week pave the way towards a more sustainable future?

A massive trial of shorter working hours in Iceland has produced some interesting results.

08/07/2021

Work

Iceland’s four-day week trial an 'overwhelming success'

The trial found that workers’ productivity and well-being improved. It went so well that now most Icelanders work a shorter week.

06/07/2021

Iceland

Iceland’s shorter working week trial changes country’s working habits

Two trials of reduced working hours involving roughly 1% of Iceland’s working population saw productivity maintained and wellbeing improve - and now most in the country have secured the right to a shorter work week.

06/07/2021

Iceland

What is the Arctic Council and what does it want?

Everyone wants a piece of the Arctic as the ice melts and valuable new resources are exposed. Can the Arctic Council prevent a new war for influence in the polar north?

20/05/2021

Iceland

Volcanic eruption in Iceland called a 'wonder of nature'

A volcano in Iceland has awoken from a slumber that has lasted 6,000 years, give or take a year or two.

16/05/2021

Iceland

Spectators flock to see erupting Icelandic volcano

A volcano in Iceland which has not erupted for 6,000 years has been drawing huge crowds since it became active 50 days ago.

09/05/2021

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Volcanic eruption and gas from Iceland volcano

The Geldingadalir/Meradalir volcanic eruption in Iceland is producing roughly double the amount of gas pollution today than when it began on 19th March

12/04/2021

Iceland

Iceland volcano: Hikers evacuated as lava spews from new fissures

The volcano has been visited by more than 30,000 people despite Iceland's coronavirus lockdown.

06/04/2021

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Volcano eruption draws crowds in Iceland

The Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted about ten days ago in Iceland. The spectacle is breathtaking.

05/04/2021

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Record-breaking number of visitors flock to Iceland's erupting volcano

On Sunday, the entire western flanks of both cinder cones of the volcano collapsed, showing the inner part of the lava. In was the highest and strongest since the beginning of the eruption spewing around 50 metres (164 feet) high.

29/03/2021

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

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Lava lovers flock to Iceland's spectacular erupting volcano

Lava lovers flock to Iceland's spectacular erupting volcano

24/03/2021

Travel News

Watch as active volcano puts on show for tourists in Iceland

It gives off so much heat that some visitors are even cooking food over the lava.

22/03/2021

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

Travel News

Iceland will now accept arrivals from anywhere if they are vaccinated

Everything you need to know if you want to plan a trip to Iceland in 2021.

18/03/2021

World

Iceland on high alert for volcanic eruption after thousands of tremors

Icelanders have struggled through weeks of disrupted sleep as thousands of earthquakes have rattled the south-west of the island nation. Scientists predict the unprecedented seismic activity could result in a substantial volcanic eruption.

17/03/2021

Climate

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

Iceland

'Well, this is Iceland': PM shrugs off earthquake during interview

"Oh my god, there is an earthquake,'' said Iceland PM Katrin Jakobsdottir during an online interview. "Well, this is Iceland, sorry about that," she added.

20/10/2020

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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

Next Series

Researchers tap into Iceland's hot springs to hunt down viruses

In partnership with The European Commission

In this week's episode of Futuris, Euronews' Julian Lopez travels to Iceland to meet the scientists hunting down viruses that can be used to help improve our health.

14/09/2020

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

Next Series

New technology innovations to expand European geothermal energy use

In partnership with The European Commission

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

Green News

Rescued beluga whales are in training for their new home

After a decade in captivity, two beluga whales will be released into the first whale sanctuary in the world.

10/05/2020