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A new literary‑inspired hotel has opened in northern Iceland

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‘Coolcations’ in Europe: New index reveals where to escape the heat

A new summer heat escape index has ranked Europe's coolest destinations for summer travel in 2026, with Iceland, Finland and Norway leading the way.

Destinations

Revealed: The world’s most underrated natural wonders

From Alaska’s glaciers to a remote Scottish island famed for its puffins and dramatic sea cave, new research based on 54,000 reviews reveals the hidden natural wonders travellers say deserve far more attention – and the famous sites that fail to live up to the hype.

Art

Icelandair just gave $50,000 to the 'worst photographer in the world'

A woman named Blanche Mortemard has just been told she is the worst photographer in the world - out of 127,642 people who tried very hard to be exactly that.

Destinations

These are the most peaceful places in the world to travel to right now

The Global Peace Index – the world's most comprehensive annual ranking of peacefulness across 163 countries – has released its top ten for 2026.

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Moments

Raves, cruises and train rides: Where to watch the 2026 eclipse

On 12 August, those in the path of totality will be plunged into darkness for up to two minutes.

Culture news

Fancy joining Björk for this year’s total solar eclipse?

Billed as the Echolalia Festival, the one-day event sits in the path of totality of the total solar eclipse on 12 August.

Travel News

Bad photographer? This airline might just pay you to go to Iceland

Icelandair is offering up a 10-day trip to prove that even the worst photographers can take incredible snaps of the country.

Destinations

Here’s why European coolcations are still on trend this summer

Destinations that offer a cooler climate during the summer months are expected to continue seeing a boom in 2026, but could it cause overtourism in the Nordics?

Europe News

Iceland plans referendum on EU membership negotiations

The island nation applied for membership in 2009, in the aftermath of the financial crisis, but decided to suspend talks in 2015.

Europe Today

Watch the video: Is Iceland planning to join the EU?

Iceland was supposed to vote on joining the EU in 2027. Now? That vote might happen this August. Why the sudden rush? Two words: Donald Trump.

Europe Today

Europe Today: US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Earth News

Will climate change really turn Iceland into ‘one giant glacier’?

Scientists have expressed growing concern over a major Atlantic current that could collapse and send northern Europe into the next Ice Age.

Destinations

World’s fastest-growing tourist destinations revealed in new report

According to UN Tourism’s latest World Tourism Barometer, Iceland, Brazil and Egypt are among those seeing double-digit growth in arrivals in 2025.

Culture news

Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel's participation

The announcement from RÚV comes a week after four other countries announced they were pulling out of next year's Eurovision in protest against Israel’s participation.

Travel News

How new forecasts could cut flight disruption from volcanic ash

Advances in volcanic ash forecasting could transform the aviation industry, avoiding the mass cancellation of flights.

Destinations

How Iceland found its balance between tourism and tranquillity

Iceland has transformed from a seasonal hotspot into a year-round destination, encouraging visitors to explore beyond the usual routes while supporting local communities.