Iceland No Longer Immune to Foreign Subversion, Warns Media Chief

Iceland is now as vulnerable to foreign disinformation campaigns as its Nordic neighbours, according to Elfa Ýr Gylfadóttir, executive director of the Icelandic Media Commission. Speaking to Samfélagið radio show on RÚV, Elfa said that coordinated...

How Iceland is learning from Scotland’s forestry sector

Icelandic foresters were recently welcomed to one of Land and Forestry Scotland's national forests to gain an insight into the management of oak trees, which could become more commonplace within the forests of Iceland. The group of foresters from...

A Gorgeous New Lagoon Opening in Iceland's Golden Circle—With a Hot Spring, Swim-up Bar, and Mountain Views

From unique hot springs to scenic hiking trails, Iceland’s natural landscapes provide one-of-a-kind experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. The country is also home to over 10,000 waterfalls and lagoons, and now exploring those famed waterways just...

Reykjavík Named Safest City in the World for 2026

Reykjavík’s reputation for calm and safety has been reaffirmed, as the Icelandic capital has once again been named the safest city in the world. This is according to the latest State of Travel Insurance Safest Destinations report by Berkshire...

Icelandair CEO Warns Air Traffic Control Strike Will Disrupt Travel and Tourism

Icelandair CEO Bogi Nils Bogason has warned that the planned strike by air traffic controllers will cause widespread disruption far beyond the ongoing wage dispute. As reported by mbl.is, the strike is due to begin at 10 p.m. on Sunday and...

Iceland to Strengthen Arctic Role Without Militarisation, PM Says

Prime Minister Kristrún Mjöll Frostadóttir says Iceland must take greater responsibility for its place in the Arctic while rejecting any notion of building a national military. Speaking at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Frostadóttir said...

This is what happened when thousands of women refused to work in Iceland 50 years ago

The protests calls for an end to unequal pay and gender-based violence (Picture: Snorri Zóphóníasson) It was eerily quiet on the suburban streets of Iceland on October 24, 2023. Schools weren’t open, swimming pools closed and several banks shut...

Global Leaders' Meeting on Women keeps discussion of gender equality strong, says Icelandic minister

"It's very important for countries to work together. The Global Leaders' Meeting on Women is crucial to keeping the discussion and agenda of gender equality strong," Thorbjorg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir, Icelandic Minister of Justice, told Xinhua in...

Iceland lifts the lid on superhot geothermal energy at the Arctic Circle assembly

By Elías Thorsson October 18, 2025 77 Iceland’s Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate, Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson speaking at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Iceland. (Arctic Circle) “The same spirit that once sent humanity to the Moon must...

Iceland, to Prof. Paolo Gargiulo the decoration of OSI Knight

At the University of Reykjavík - in the presence of the Undersecretary of State for Defense, Sen.Isabella Rauti - the Ambassador of Italy to Norway and Iceland, Stefano Nicoletti, remitted to Prof. Paolo Gargiulo, Full Professor and Director of...

France held by Iceland and lose perfect record in qualifying for World Cup

France missed a chance to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup on Monday after being held to 2-2 at Iceland. The result in Reykjavik halted France's perfect start in European qualifying after three straight victories. The two-time world champion...

Online Fraud Doubles in Iceland as Criminals Target the Elderly

Online fraud in Iceland has surged sharply in the past year, with criminals using increasingly convincing methods, and, in some cases, even visiting victims’ homes. As reported by mbl.is, the largest confirmed loss from a single individual now...

Icelandair expands Southern Europe network with new Faro route

Icelandair has announced the addition of Faro, Portugal, to its route network, marking the airline’s first scheduled flights to the Algarve region, famous for its beaches, golf courses, and cultural attractions. Flights between Reykjavík and Faro...

Icelandic contemporary art offers welcome break from conference overload at Arctic Circle

By Marybeth Sandell October 17, 2025 54 The painting The Propaganda Office by Erró. Arctic Circle participants, seeking refuge from crowded rooms and intense discussions, might want to walk a few blocks down the street and pay a visit to the...

Icelanders’ Manitoba saga marks Year 150

According to one theory, it wasn’t radical ideas about the rights of man and self-government that sparked the French Revolution — but Iceland’s 1783-84 Laki volcanic eruption. Spreading poisonous clouds throughout the Northern Hemisphere, the...

Icelandic president: Iceland will continue to embrace China

Icelandic President Halla Tomasdottir is visiting China from Oct 12-18. She welcomed the China-Iceland joint statement, issued on Oct 14, which aims to deepen collaboration on geothermal energy and the green transition. Tomasdottir said Iceland...

Central banks of China & Iceland renew $493 mn currency swap deal

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has renewed its bilateral currency swap agreement with the Central Bank of Iceland, reinforcing economic and financial cooperation between the two nations. The deal, valued at 3.5 billion yuan (~$493 million) or...

New Tax Forces Cruise Ships Away from Rural Icelandic Ports

Several rural communities in Iceland are facing major economic setbacks following the introduction of a new infrastructure tax on cruise ship passengers, Morgunblaðið reports. Cruise Iceland, the country’s main industry body, has warned that the...

Iceland to Strengthen Defence Through Partnerships, Not Troops

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir has said that Iceland is unlikely to establish its own army during her lifetime. Frostadóttir stated that the nation’s contributions to defence are better made through funding and partnerships. Speaking at the...

Iceland, Wilshere and pro licence: City fan Brazell shares unique coaching journey

For a boy who grew up in Norfolk watching the Canaries and coaching in the local community at grassroots level, and worked with City academy products like Jon Rowe and Brad Hills, it has been quite the rise. Now, he is assistant coach and head of...