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Which are the safest countries to travel in Europe?

Traveller surveys, the Global Peace Index and US travel advice were pooled to make up this list of Europe's safest countries.

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Watch: Roads are snowy all over Iceland

Despite the driving conditions, many tourists had already made their way to Seljalandsfoss on Christmas day and had parked their rental cars on the side of the highway so that the second lane was closed.

Culture news

'Triangle of Sadness' director on the madness of modern addictions

Award-winning director of 'Triangle of Sadness' Ruben Östlund on absurdity and the madness of modern addictions

Travel News

Road to Iceland airport reopens but hundreds of travellers still stuck

Hundreds of travellers have been left stranded at Keflavik Airport after all international flights were cancelled due to severe weather.

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Iceland: hundreds stranded amid extreme weather

Hundreds of travellers were left stranded at Keflavik Airport on Tuesday, some having had flights cancelled on Monday because of extreme weather.

Iceland

Iceland's festive traditions and why they've stood the test of time

Icelandic festive traditions centre around the mischievous Yule Lads and their truly terrifying troll witch mother.

Culture news

Iceland Prime Minister finds creating crime pays in debut novel

Can politicians really be creative? Iceland Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir on her debut crime thriller, gender parity and embracing one's creative drive

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More bad weather affecting Finland and Portugal

Helsinki is suffering from the latest winter storm, with bus and train routes cancelled or reduced, and residents in Lisbon are being told to stay at home after more heavy rain overnight has flooded Portugal’s capital.

Cinema

Ruben Östlund wins big at the 2022 European Film Awards

The much anticipated 2022 European Film Awards has come to an end in the Icelandic capital, Reykjavík.

Culture news

This is the world's first and only lava show

Take a look at the world's first and only lava show

Cinema

European Film Awards 2022: Best of European cinema comes to Reykjavík

"What I like about European film history is that we have always focus a lot on society questions, we have talked how to create a better society," says Ruben Östlund, Swedish director whose film Triangle of Sadness won him his second Palme d'Or and is one of five strong contenders for Best Film.

Mobility

What lessons can Europe learn from Iceland’s electric car boom?

In only five years, Iceland has become one of the world’s leaders in the EV sector. Can the rest of Europe follow suit?

Destinations

Overtourism: Iceland wants tourists who are ‘respectful of nature’

In a bid to meet its climate goals, Iceland is looking for greener, cleaner tourists.

Culture news

Here are the winners of the 2022 European Film Awards

The best of European cinema has been celebrated across the continent over the past month. And now, the winners of the 35th European Film Awards have been revealed, with 'Triangle of Sadness' taking the lead.

Culture news

Iceland's prime minister releases her first crime thriller novel

Katrín Jakobsdóttir, crime fiction fan and Iceland's Prime Minister, publishes her first thriller novel alongside Ragnar Jónasson, a best-selling Icelandic author.

My Europe Series

Foiled terror plot sparks calls for gun law reform in peaceful Iceland

While gun violence is rare, an alleged terrorist plot and three recent shootings have rocked peaceful Iceland.

Iceland

Four arrested as Iceland rocked by 'first terror attack plot'

Violence is extremely rare in the tiny European country, which has topped the Global Peace Index since being included in its rankings in 2008.

Cinema

Why is Iceland the world's most popular filming destination?

Iceland has rapidly become the go-to location for Hollywood productions. Euronews Culture examines why.

Experiences

Swim with whales under the midnight sun on this epic Icelandic trip

This is a meeting that has been months and thousands of miles in the making, taking you into Iceland’s ethereal north.

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Watch: Red lava spews from volcanic eruption in Iceland

Images by night of red lava gushing, bubbling and flowing out of a fissure in a valley near Mount Fagradalsfjall in Iceland.