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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

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'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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Earth 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

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‘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

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Well-being agenda: does this spell the end for GDP?

Iceland, Scotland and New Zealand leaders team up on social priorities

04/12/2019

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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

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Scientists in Iceland fuse carbon dioxide into rock in a bid to combat

Iceland's glaciers are changing every year, so scientists are developing new ways to neutralize the harmful effects of carbon dioxide.

20/09/2019

World

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

Iceland

Climate Change top of the agenda as Nordic ministers meet in Iceland

The meeting comes after environmentalists in Iceland laid a commemorative plaque on the site of a Glacier on Sunday that had been declared dead. The Okjökull glacier had existed for 700 years and was Iceland's first glacier to disappear.

20/08/2019

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Iceland's first glacier to disappear will be remembered with monument

Okjökull was the first Icelandic glacier to lose its status due to climate change.

12/08/2019

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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

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Twenty pilot whales die after getting stranded on Iceland beach

Volunteers from a local search and rescue squad worked through the night, trying to keep the animals in wet conditions. Another 20 whales were dead on the beach.

05/08/2019

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First glacier to disappear in Iceland will be marked with memorial

This is the site of Iceland's first ex-glacier.

25/07/2019

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Watch: Iceland's melting park fights for World Heritage Status

The area is so unlike anything else on earth that it has been used as a case study by astronauts.

04/07/2019

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Watch: Iceland 'heatwave' a little more manageable at only 20°C

In the eastern town of Eglisstadir, temperatures have almost reached 22°C and activities in the sun are in full swing.

27/06/2019

Earth News

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

Earth News

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

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Iceland's Hatari raises Palestinian flags during Eurovision results

Iceland's punk rock band Hatari controversially raised scarves showing Palestinian flags during the announcement of their results in Eurovision 2019, which took place in Tel Aviv making it the first time Israel hosted the event in 20 years.

19/05/2019

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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

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Watch: Tourists flee large wave after Icelandic glacier collapse

"A good illustration why we always tell our clients to immediately leave the beach if the glacier calves."

02/04/2019