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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.

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.

France

Icelandic man has world's first double arm and shoulder transplant

A hospital in Lyon, France, says it is the first in the world to carry out a double shoulder and arm transplant.

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.

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Huge ice chunk breaks off from Greenland's largest sheet | #TheCube

The Spalte Glacier breaking off Greenland's largest remaining ice sheet signals more bad news for climate scientists. It comes after two consecutive summers of record temperatures in the region.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Iceland

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

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

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.

Iceland

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.

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.

Iceland

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.

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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.

Iceland

First glacier to disappear in Iceland will be marked with memorial

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

Iceland

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.

Iceland

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.

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.

Iceland

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.