IcelandThe average temperature during the summer was measured at between 8.3 and 8.4 degrees, the coldest since the 1990s.
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Icelanders would vote for Harris
Iceland96% of Icelandic women say they prefer Kamala Harris to Donald Trump.
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.
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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.
New volcanic eruptions in Iceland
IcelandSeveral houses burning in Grindavík.
Volcanic eruption in Iceland
IcelandLava is flowing at about one kilometer per hour from a 3.5 kilometer long fissure.
Survey reveals gender divide in household chores
IcelandMen are more likely to do home and car repairs while women are more likely to clean, do laundry and shop for food.
High risk of volcanic eruption on Iceland
IcelandAll residents of the fishing town of Grindavík have been evacuated.
Neutrality on Israel sparks protests against Icelandic government
IcelandProtesters at the prime minister's residence call for a condemnation of Israeli bombings in Gaza.
Iceland experiences steepest birth rate decline since 1800s
IcelandA similar trend can be observed in Sweden and Norway.
Icelands largest prison expands
IcelandThe aim is to prevent regular conflicts in the "square" of Litla-Hraun prison.
Iceland hit hard by opioid addiction
Iceland"Over 30 young people have died this year alone," says head of a family counseling organization.
Migrants with no right to benefits receive food and lodging from Icelandic state
Iceland"We don't want a society where people live on the streets," says Minister of social affairs and employment Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson.
Reykjavik implements LGBTQ education in elementary schools
IcelandWill become part of sex education in the city's elementary schools.
Iceland tightens asylum policy after mass migration wave
IcelandRejected asylum seekers will lose their social and economic benefits.
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