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What can Iceland teach Europe about gender equality?

Recent developments in the news have shown that equal rights and opportunities for women, let alone basic respect for their bodies, is a battle that has yet to be won, even in what we thought were mor

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Iceland's recipe for gender parity

Lauded as the world leader in gender parity, Iceland is reaping the harvest of a decades-long struggle to give women a fairer deal.

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How equal are Europe's men and women?

_Insiders_ talks to Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality. How is Europe doing on gender parity?

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Iceland leads the way on gender parity

The Scandinavian island ranks first in the World Economic Forum's gender equality report. So what is Iceland doing right?

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Jewish leaders hit out over Iceland’s plans to ban boys’ circumcision

A controversial proposal to outlaw boys being circumcised in Iceland has been slammed by religious leaders across Europe.

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Johann Johannsson found dead

The Icelandic composer was discovered at his Berlin apartment.

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Tackling the impact of porn on Iceland's youths

Some of Iceland's young claim attitudes to sex are being shaped by pornographic material.

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Female priests join #MeToo movement in Iceland

A statement, signed by 65 clergywomen, also described 64 accounts of gender-based discrimination and violence from women priests working in the national church

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Iceland tells companies: Close gender pay gap—or pay up

Iceland’s new law requires companies to prove they’ve closed the gender pay gap.

World News

Personalities of the Year: Musk, Iceland soccer team and Oxfam given t

Euronews readers have selected their personalities of the year in sport, culture, space, business, EU and innovation.

World News

Reader poll: Who should be Euronews' Sports Personality of the Year?

Euronews wants your say on who should be one of several personalities of the year—in fields including space, innovation, culture, business and sport.

Living

European organic and natural beauty brands

Green Beauty: seven organic and natural skincare brand from Europe

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Iceland's ruling conservatives weakened in snap vote

A left-leaning coalition may have more luck forming a government.

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Outcome unclear after first results in Iceland election

Mood on the Nordic island favours change after a year of disappointment and distrust

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Iceland celebrates after team qualify for 2018 football World Cup in Russia

Icelandic football fans join in the traditional chant with players after the national football team qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia

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Iceland make football World Cup history

Tiny Iceland, population 330,000, has made sporting history by becoming the smallest nation ever to qualify for the football World Cup.

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Digging deeper: can hot air provide sustainable source of electricity?

“The new frontier of renewable energy is crossing Iceland.

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Takeaway: Searching heat in the heart of earth

Geothermal resources can provide energy to humankind for thousand of years Here in Iceland they are testing a new drilling technic producing 10 times more power from the earth’s depths pix: turbine ro

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Iceland: Unicorn baffles locals

According to reports from Iceland, the unicorn might be more than just a mythical beast... though this one is a little sheepish.

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Equal pay land - Iceland looks to close the gender wage gap

Iceland’s parliament is considering a bill that would require businesses to prove they offer equal pay to workers.