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Iceland's coalition agrees to govern for four more years

September's election saw the ruling left-right coalition increase their absolute majority in Iceland's parliament.

Culture news

'Party at the edge of the world' promises a night like no other

This exclusive Icelandic club night will transport you to 1980s New York.

My Europe Series

Europe’s week: Sarkozy guilty, German election and Polish 'pushbacks'

These were the key stories occupying minds in Brussels this last week.

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Iceland hit by earlier-than-normal snowstorm

The weather sparked more than 120 incidents, mostly vehicles stuck in the snow.

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Iceland's coalition government set to retain power after election

The ruling parties won 37 seats altogether, gaining two from the last election.

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COVID, climate and... fresh EU talks? Iceland's election explained

Germany's is really the only election in town this weekend. But, if you fancy going against the mainstream, here's everything you need to know about Iceland's parliamentary poll.

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The volcano on Fagradalsfjall is still Iceland's hottest attraction

Tourists flock to experience the rare close contact with the earth's interior.

Sport

Iceland's football association resigns after sexual assault scandal

The Icelandic Football Association's entire executive committee has resigned after they were accused of covering up sexual assault allegations involving an international player.

Destinations

The next best place to move to as an expat may surprise you

Here are some of the European cities which are becoming increasingly popular with expats

Green News

Which European countries are best to be in if society collapses?

New Zealand came out on top, with the Australian island of Tasmania rounding out the top five.

Work

Iceland’s four-day week trial an 'overwhelming success'

The trial found that workers’ productivity and well-being improved. It went so well that now most Icelanders work a shorter week.

Iceland

Iceland’s shorter working week trial changes country’s working habits

Two trials of reduced working hours involving roughly 1% of Iceland’s working population saw productivity maintained and wellbeing improve - and now most in the country have secured the right to a shorter work week.

Destinations

A guide to Europe’s most impressive active volcanoes

From the 'Lighthouse of the Mediterranean' to Iceland's newest addition, here are four European active volcanoes.

World News

UK strikes post-Brexit trade deal with Norway and Iceland

The agreement is said to be the most advanced the EEA members have done to date, and includes digital trade as well as farming and fishing.

Iceland

Volcanic eruption in Iceland called a 'wonder of nature'

A volcano in Iceland has awoken from a slumber that has lasted 6,000 years, give or take a year or two.

Iceland

Spectators flock to see erupting Icelandic volcano

A volcano in Iceland which has not erupted for 6,000 years has been drawing huge crowds since it became active 50 days ago.

Norway

Norway loans all 216,000 AstraZeneca doses to Sweden and Iceland

Norway's Health Ministry said the doses would be returned if the country resumed use of the AstraZeneca jab.

Iceland

Iceland volcano: Hikers evacuated as lava spews from new fissures

The volcano has been visited by more than 30,000 people despite Iceland's coronavirus lockdown.

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Volcano eruption draws crowds in Iceland

The Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted about ten days ago in Iceland. The spectacle is breathtaking.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

Here are the key stories of the week as captured by photographers around the world.