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President Zelenskyy arrives in Iceland for Ukraine-Nordic summit

The trip marks Zelenskyy’s first working visit to Iceland, where he met with several Nordic leaders to discuss Ukraine’s so-called ‘Victory Plan’.

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Iceland's PM dissolves ruling coalition, citing infighting

Benediktsson said fresh parliamentary elections are expected to take place on 30 November, if President Halla Tómasdóttir accepts his motion to dissolve parliament.

Cinema

Get the lowdown on Iceland’s film industry at RIFF

In recent years, Iceland has made a name for itself as a prime location for film production, welcoming movie makers from around the world. Where better to learn about the industry than the country’s premier film event, the Reykjavík International Film Festival?

Cinema

Delve into Icelandic and international film at RIFF

The curtain rises Thursday (26 September) on the 21st Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) – Iceland’s biggest annual film event – bringing an impressive roster of screenings, events and famous guests to the Icelandic capital.

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Eco-Innovation

Could lava be used as a sustainable building material in the future?

This Icelandic architect proposes harnessing lava flows to create building foundations.

Europe News

Glass splinters ejected from Iceland volcano as eruption continues

The eruption, which began on 22 August following a series of earthquakes, continues to pull in the crowds with people coming to Iceland from abroad in the hope of snapping the perfect Instagram picture.

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One tourist killed and two others missing in Iceland glacier collapse

A group of about 25 foreign tourists from several nationalities were exploring the caves of the Breidamerkurjokull glacier in Iceland when the ice collapsed, authorities said.

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Tourists in Iceland rush for lava show as Grindavik remains untouched

A volcanic eruption hit Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula on Thursday evening after a powerful earthquake, attracting crowds of tourists eager to see the spectacle.

Europe News

Icelandic volcano erupts for sixth time this year

Authorities say the eruption’s effects remain localised with road closures but do not threaten the population.

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Iceland elects businesswoman as president

Tómasdóttir was elected to the largely ceremonial post with 34.3%, defeating a former prime minister, Katrin Jakobsdottir, who gained 25.2%.

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Volcano erupts on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted for the fifth time since December, spewing red lava that once again threatened the town of Grindavik.

World News

Volcanic eruption in Iceland forces thousands to evacuate

Live video from south-western Iceland showed the fifth time that the volcano has erupted since December.

Travel News

How Iceland’s ‘no-frills’ Play Airlines is reinventing budget travel

Play Airlines’ new CEO is determined to see the low-cost Icelandic carrier grow while maintaining its no-frills - but great service - ethos.

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WATCH: Northern Lights shine over an erupting volcano in Iceland

The volcano has erupted four times in recent months.

Iceland

Icelandic volcano continues to spew lava after months of eruptions

Authorities have lowered the level of alert for the area from emergency level to danger level.

Destinations

2 of the world’s top 100 beaches are in Europe - neither are in Spain

A100-strong shortlist was ranked by an extensive team of travel experts, influencers, bloggers and journalists who added their personal insights.

Culture news

Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in April 2024

From downtempo Australian electro to a holy grail of hip-hop, via one of Iceland’s best kept secrets, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

Destinations

The best sustainable travel route between Europe’s happiest countries

What is better for happiness than travelling? Travelling with sustainability in mind.

World News

Lava reaches defence barriers after Iceland volcano eruption

Lava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland has reached defence ramparts, designed to top it spreading towards a lagoon and power plant.

World News

Iceland volcano erupts for fourth time in three months

Iceland volcano erupts for fourth time in three months, despite reports that defences are holding up and eruptions are weakening.