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Kesten begins pro career in Reykjavik, Iceland
KXCV - Missouri
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Home » News » 2025 » Sports Aug. 15, 2025REYKJAVIK, Iceland Caely Kesten finished her time in Maryville as one of Northwest's top shooters. Northwest Missouri State women's basketball sharpshooter Caely Kesten signed a professional contract to...
Sibling foursome makes for unique seasonal crew at Icelandic State Park
Grand Forks Herald - North Dakota
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August 15, 2025
ICELANDIC STATE PARK, N.D. – Working at a North Dakota state park is a good summer gig for any teenager who enjoys the outdoors and being around people, but at Icelandic State Park in northeast North Dakota, four of the five seasonal employees are...
U.S. prioritizes other countries over Iceland
Iceland Monitor
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August 15, 2025
Icelandic authorities are in active discussions with business representatives on how to respond to the United States’ tariff increase on imported goods from Iceland. The government has requested talks with U.S. officials, but no reply has been...
Icelandic band KALEO took the stage at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vt., for a soulful, high-energy night
The Dartmouth - New Hampshire
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August 15, 2025
Every Thursday from July through Aug., the Lake Morey Resort — located at the southern tip of Lake Morey in Fairlee, Vt. — hosts weekly concerts for a summer concert series. Last Thursday, Icelandic blues rock band and global superstar KALEO gave...
Justin Bieber Takes in Icelandic Nature, Goes Snowboarding and Hits the Studio in New 'First Place' Music Video By Jack Irvin
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW Justin Bieber released the music video for "First Place" on Thursday, Aug. 14 The simple clip finds Bieber taking in Icelandic nature "First Place" appears on his latest album, Swag Justin Bieber is enjoying the great outdoors of...
Iceland becomes latest nation to sanction Russian fishing companies Norebo, Murman
SeafoodSource
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Iceland has imposed sanctions on Russian fishing companies Norebo and Murman Seafood, following the lead of Norway and the E.U. Norebo and Murman have allegedly carried out espionage activity for Russia in European waters, and in May, the European...
Dani Guindo Captures Otherworldly Aerial Photos of Iceland in ‘Orbital’
Colossal
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August 14, 2025
From the air, Iceland’s mountains, lava fields, glacial streams, and arctic vegetation comprise a world of contrasts. For Dani Guindo, the nation’s unique landscapes inspire an ongoing photography practice, and his recent series Orbital sets the...
Hafþór Björnsson Wins 12th Iceland’s Strongest Man After Historic 505kg World Record
Muscle & Fitness - New York
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August 14, 2025
Any soreness lingering after Hafþór Björnsson’s record-breaking deadlift just a few weeks ago must have been shaken off quickly, because the man they call Thor just won his twelfth Iceland’s Strongest Man event. 36-year-old Björnsson is having...
HD completes milestone turbine maintenance work for Iceland geothermal power plant
ThinkGeoEnergy
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August 14, 2025
Extensive turbine rotor repair done by HD ehf in Iceland (source: HD ehf) HD ehf has completed one of their most complex turbine repair projects for a geothermal power plant in Iceland, making a milestone for the domestic industry. Industrial and...
Spanish fighter jets in Icelandic airspace
Iceland Monitor
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Spanish fighter jets have been flying in Icelandic airspace over the past month as part of NATO’s air policing mission in the country. This is the first time Spain has taken on the air policing role in Iceland. A reporter and photographer from...
Iceland welcomes peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. Iceland welcomes the signing of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington D.C. on August 8. "Iceland welcomes the important steps taken by Armenia and Azerbaijan to end decades of conflict. We strongly commend both...
8 Best Airbnb Stays in Reykjavik, Iceland to Book in 2025
TripZilla
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August 14, 2025
The Airbnbs in Reykjavik assure a comfy and chill time for guests. Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is a captivating destination for tourists seeking natural beauty and unique culture. It offers easy access to stunning landscapes like the...
Iceland Set for Wetter Midweek, Warmest Day on Friday
Iceland Review
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August 13, 2025
As summer continues its gentle hold on Iceland, the week ahead combines the familiar chill of cloud and drizzle with a notably warmer finish by Friday. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, today will see much of the country wake to...
Iceland’s tech ecosystem: Scaling innovation from a renewable core
Tech.eu
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August 13, 2025
Over the past two years, Iceland has continued to strengthen its position as a digitally advanced and innovation-driven economy. With a population of just under 400,000, the country combines world-class digital infrastructure, a highly educated...
Nearly Half of Icelanders Now Outside the National Church
Iceland Review
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August 13, 2025
Membership of Iceland’s National Church has dropped by 385 people since December 1. As reported by Vísir, these figures reflect a steady decline, one that could see fewer than half the population registered in the coming years. Figures from the...
Iceland Eclipse 2026: A Cosmic Gathering in the Land of Fire and Ice
Wellbeing Magazine
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August 12, 2025
Dates: 12-15 August 2026 Location: Snæfellsnes, Iceland Sign Up & Tickets: eclipse.is – Tickets on sale soon In August 2026, a rare celestial event will unfold in Iceland—the total solar eclipse of 12 August 2026. For over two minutes, the town of...
This Exclusive Festival in Iceland Will Kick Off With the 2026 Total Eclipse
Matador Network
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The event is co-produced by IMXP and the team behind Secret Solstice. Programming is organized into four tracks: Dance, Learn, Connect, and Explore, combining live performance with talks, workshops, and site-specific experiences. The live music...
Iceland’s Eclipse Festival to Blend Music, Art and Space Talks
Billboard
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August 12, 2025
Festival organizers on Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula have unveiled plans for the 2026 Iceland Eclipse Festival, set for Aug. 12–15 — marking their first major outreach to the outside world. Organizers will only make 3,333 tickets available to...
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced review: PS5 is the definitive way to experience Senua's dark Icelandic tale
TechRadar Gaming
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August 13, 2025
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced is the version of the game I’ve been wanting to...
Icelandair Monitors Routes Amid Climate Change Concerns
Iceland Review
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August 12, 2025
Around 5,000 incidents of severe turbulence are logged globally each year. It’s a figure scientists warn could more than double in the coming decades as climate change alters weather patterns. Research by the American Geophysical Union links...