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Another major eruption hits Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes

A new volcanic eruption has occurred on Wednesday evening on the Reykjanes peninsula, just 50 km from the Icelandic capital.

21/11/2024

Europe News

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.

13/10/2024

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?

10/10/2024

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.

25/09/2024

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.

18/03/2024

Art

Meow-erry Christmas: Have you met the Icelandic anti-Santa?

While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep this Icelandic folklore in mind... Or Christmas might be far from puuuurrrfect...

25/12/2023

Iceland

Iceland declares emergency over earthquake 'swarms' and volcano risk

Iceland has 33 active volcanic systems, the highest number in Europe, and thousands of tremors have been recorded since the end of October.

11/11/2023

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Icelandic officials warn of dangerous gases near erupting volcano

Iceland's meteorological office warns of dangerous gases as it urges people to stay away from an erupting volcano near the capital, Reykjavik.

13/07/2023

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.

09/11/2022

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.

08/11/2022

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.

28/10/2022

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Iceland eruption draws thousands of tourists

Several thousand of onlookers venture down the steep, winding trail around Mount Fagradalsfjall to admire the week-long volcanic eruption near the Icelandic capital Reykjavik.

11/08/2022

Iceland

Iceland: Volcano erupts near island's main airport for second time

Iceland's Meteorological Office urged people to stay away from Fagradalsfjall volcano, which is located some 32 kilometers southwest of Reykjavik.

03/08/2022

Destinations

The top 10 places to see the ethereal Northern Lights this winter

A new study has found the most popular places to watch the beautiful Aurora Borealis before April.

10/01/2022

Iceland

Three men arrested after homemade bomb found in Reykjavík bin

The explosive device was found outside an apartment building in the Mánatún area of Reykjavík.

01/12/2021

Iceland

Iceland: Long-dormant volcano erupts in southwest of island

The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and the Reykjanes Peninsula hadn't seen an eruption of any volcano for nearly 800 years.

20/03/2021

World

Iceland on high alert for volcanic eruption after thousands of tremors

Icelanders have struggled through weeks of disrupted sleep as thousands of earthquakes have rattled the south-west of the island nation. Scientists predict the unprecedented seismic activity could result in a substantial volcanic eruption.

17/03/2021

Iceland

'Well, this is Iceland': PM shrugs off earthquake during interview

"Oh my god, there is an earthquake,'' said Iceland PM Katrin Jakobsdottir during an online interview. "Well, this is Iceland, sorry about that," she added.

20/10/2020

Iceland

Iceland's first ever casualty of a police shooting

02/12/2013

World

'Cool' or 'Better'? Iceland's surreal comedian politician

01/06/2011