Iceland

Travel News

Iceland sets new visitor record: Is a higher tourist tax pending?

Iceland has witnessed 1.8 million international tourists in the first nine months of 2025 despite reports that its appeal has ‘slumped’.

15/10/2025

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British swimmer Ross Edgley is first to swim around Iceland

British swimmer Ross Edgley on Tuesday became the first person to swim around the entire island of Iceland, completing a four-month challenge in freezing seas.

10/09/2025

Destinations

Skip Iceland’s Golden Triangle for this wild and rugged region instead

As some of Iceland’s most famous destinations deal with increasing visitor numbers, travellers are seeking quieter, off-the-beaten-track experiences.

24/08/2025

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Tourists watch cooling lava as Iceland’s volcanic activity slows

Tourists have returned to Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula to witness the latest volcanic eruption, which began on 16 July near the town of Grindavik.

22/07/2025

Europe News

Iceland to launch talks on security, defence partnership with EU

The agreement with the EU is independent of Iceland's NATO membership and existing defence pacts with the United States, public broadcaster RÚV said.

17/07/2025

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Iceland volcano erupts, forcing evacuations near Blue Lagoon

A volcanic eruption early Wednesday near Sundhnúksgígar forced the evacuation of Grindavík and disrupted tourism at Iceland’s popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.

16/07/2025

Europe News

Sustainable technology innovations awarded at Young Inventors Prize

Awarded by the European Patent Office, the prize rewards young inventors working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

23/06/2025

Climate

Climate change made May’s Arctic heatwave 3C hotter, scientists say

Spring heat could be an emerging threat for vulnerable people in Iceland and Inuit communities in Greenland.

11/06/2025

Culture news

How do emojis spark confusion across generations?

What seems friendly to one person can come off as offensive or confusing to another — especially across age groups.

07/05/2025

Destinations

Here’s why coolcations will still be trending in summer 2025

Coolcations in destinations such as Norway, Iceland and Finland are expected to continue seeing a boom this summer- but could they cause overtourism in the Nordics?

21/04/2025

The Europe Conversation

We believe in free trade, Iceland PM Frostadóttir says

In an interview with Euronews, Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir reaffirmed her commitment to free trade by rejecting counter-tariffs against the US, despite rising global trade tensions and concerns about spillover effects on Iceland’s relationship with the EU.

15/04/2025

Europe News

Whaling season cancelled for second consecutive year in Iceland

The controversial practice of ‘whaling’, hunting and killing whales to extract and sell their meat is currently only permitted in Iceland, Norway and Japan.

13/04/2025

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Norway's Princess Ingrid makes state visit debut at Palace dinner

A gala dinner was held at the Royal Palace in Oslo on Tuesday to mark the state visit of Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir and her husband Björn Skúlason.

09/04/2025

Europe News

Geopolitical shifts will affect Iceland's EU referendum, says PM

"I don't want to drive our EU accession talks based on fear," Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir told Euronews in an interview.

09/04/2025

Eco-Innovation

These European countries are the greenest at heating their buildings

District heating networks help Nordic and Baltic countries top the list, while many major economies are lagging behind.

05/04/2025

Travel News

Tourists evacuated from Iceland’s Blue Lagoon as volcano erupts

Flames and smoke shot through the air as the volcanic fissure opened near the town of Grindavik.

01/04/2025

Culture news

Introducing: Sunna Margrét, Iceland's experimental pop sensation

Last year Sunna Margrét released her debut album, but it's been a long career for the entrancing Icelandic artist creating bold pop soundscapes.

30/03/2025

Climate

European warming: Where are temperatures rising the fastest?

Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth. We take a closer look at country-level changes, with insights from experts.

15/03/2025

Culture Series

Thomas Meurot on capturing the icy thrill of cold surfing in Iceland

Thomas Meurot takes us behind the lens of his Sony award-winning project Kald Sòl (Cold Sun) - a raw, black-and-white exploration of cold-water surfing in Iceland.

22/01/2025

Destinations

From volcanic sands to giant waves: Europe’s beaches shine in winter

As part of the shift towards ‘coolcations’, beaches are becoming increasingly popular for winter trips.

11/01/2025