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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.

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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.

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Record-breaking number of visitors flock to Iceland's erupting volcano

On Sunday, the entire western flanks of both cinder cones of the volcano collapsed, showing the inner part of the lava. In was the highest and strongest since the beginning of the eruption spewing around 50 metres (164 feet) high.

Iceland

In pictures: Eruption of dormant volcano thrills crowds in Iceland

It was the area’s first volcanic eruption in nearly 800 years.

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Lava lovers flock to Iceland's spectacular erupting volcano

Lava lovers flock to Iceland's spectacular erupting volcano

Travel News

Watch as active volcano puts on show for tourists in Iceland

It gives off so much heat that some visitors are even cooking food over the lava.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

Travel News

Iceland will now accept arrivals from anywhere if they are vaccinated

Everything you need to know if you want to plan a trip to Iceland in 2021.