Iceland"The first time a mosquito has been found on Icelandic soil", notes Icelandic entomologist Matthías Alfreðsson.
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Iceland’s prime minister: “No own army in my lifetime”
IcelandKristrún Frostadóttir, Icelandic politician, instead wants the country to continue relying on the US-led military alliance NATO.
Majority in Iceland wants to separate church and state
IcelandSupport for breaking with the state church is strongest among young Icelanders and in Reykjavik.
The volcano where folklore meets nature’s wonders
CultureSnæfellsjökull has been active for hundreds of thousands of years - and is linked to the mysterious Huldu people.
Climeworks’ green billion-dollar venture in Iceland dismissed as a scam
IcelandDespite lofty promises, the Swiss carbon giant's plant has not only underperformed - it has actually emitted more carbon dioxide than it has captured.
New volcanic eruption in Iceland – rescuers threatened with firearms
IcelandThe eighth eruption at the Sundhnuk crater - and the small port town of Grindavik had to be evacuated once again.
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Iceland braces for possible new volcanic eruptions
IcelandIncreased seismic activity has been recorded on the Reykjanes Peninsula in recent days.
Unusually cold in Iceland last year
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Young Icelanders want to ban whaling
IcelandAt the same time, older generations are much more hesitant about a ban.
More volcanic eruptions in Iceland as tourists defy warnings
IcelandDespite barriers, tourists have walked right up to the edge of the lava.
Future of Icelandic town uncertain after volcanic eruptions
IcelandGrindavik has suffered six volcanic eruptions in the past year - and there is a risk that the eruptions will continue for decades.
Fifth of Icelandic preschool staff are foreign-born
IcelandThe number of foreign childcare workers in the country has increased in recent years.
Iceland and Greenland join forces to improve Arctic air connectivity
Iceland"Together, we are creating new travel opportunities and strengthening the ties between our communities, from the Faroe Islands and Iceland to Greenland and on to Nunavut in northern Canada.".
Icelandic government resigns – new elections in November
IcelandDisagreements and difficulties in working together are identified as the main reasons.
Icelandic summer the coldest in decades
IcelandThe average temperature during the summer was measured at between 8.3 and 8.4 degrees, the coldest since the 1990s.
Icelanders would vote for Harris
Iceland96% of Icelandic women say they prefer Kamala Harris to Donald Trump.
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More whales in Icelandic waters
EnvironmentWhale counters have mainly observed fin whales during the summer.
Iceland’s volcanic eruption could last for decades
IcelandIceland's Reykjanes Peninsula has had five major outbreaks since December.
Iceland introduces road tax for electric cars
Iceland– We see that tax revenues are decreasing as more and more of the vehicle fleet is electrified, says transportation researcher Anders Roth.
Another volcanic eruption in Iceland
IcelandIt broke out on Saturday and is still going on - but it has calmed down a bit.
New national stadium planned in Iceland
IcelandThe goal is to host the men's handball world championship in 2029 or 2031.
Icelandic politicians back euthanasia bill
IcelandKatrín Sigríður J. Steingrímsdóttir of the Progressive Party describes the issue of assisted suicide for the terminally ill as "a matter of the heart".
Migrants cause chaos in Iceland’s parliament
IcelandOne of the men climbed over the railing of the platform and threatened to jump into the house chamber.
Iceland seeks to reduce asylum intake
IcelandHope to "save money" and "better prioritize" available funds.
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