Mbappé to miss France’s World Cup qualifier vs. Iceland because of ankle injury

By Canadian Press on October 11, 2025. PARIS (AP) — France captain Kylian Mbappé will miss his team’s World Cup qualifier against Iceland on Monday because of a right ankle injury, the French soccer federation said Saturday. The Real Madrid star...

Icelandic reminiscence

Dear Editors, In the Autumn 2025 edition, Dr Rhian Meara presents a lovely example of how working within the Earth sciences can lead to a range of careers, sometimes unthought of when setting out (Geoscientist 35(3), 40-44, 2025). Rhian describes...

Why Icelandic Perfume Is Taking Over the Fragrance World—Plus 3 Shops to Visit

Looking to bring home a memory of Iceland’s famed landscapes? Try stopping at one of the capital’s high-end fragrance shops, many of which were founded by visual or musical artists. Fischersund, a family-run brand co-founded by Jónsi Birgisson of...

United adds nonstop flights from Washington Dulles to Iceland

DULLES, Va. (7News) — Travelers will be able to book nonstop flights to Reykjavik, Iceland, from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in 2026. United Airlines announced it is adding the new destination starting May 21 and that it will...

Private equity has wrecked the high street, says Iceland boss

Private equity ownership has inflicted more damage on Britain’s retail industry than any other force, according to the boss of Iceland Foods. Richard Walker, the executive chairman of the UK’s biggest frozen-food retailer, said he would never...

How to secure Permanent Residency in Iceland, the world’s most peaceful nation

Iceland, the land of glaciers, geysers, and the mesmerizing Northern Lights, isn’t just an attractive tourist destination, but is also the country that has been consistently topping the list of ‘World’s most peaceful countries.’ There are many...

Indians can now apply for Permanent Residency in Iceland for under Rs 12,000 – Here’s how

Securing Permanent Residency in Iceland has become increasingly easier for Indians in recent months — with simplified eligibility criteria and lower fees. The Nordic nation consistently ranks among the happiest countries in the world and offers a...

Did You Know That Iceland Has Nearly One Sheep per Person?

A COUPLE OF years ago, my son and I were in Iceland walking through the Fljótsdalshreppur valley toward the Hengifoss waterfall. Roughly halfway through our walk, I had a welcome distraction from wondering how to pronounce Fljótsdalshreppur when...

Laxness disappearing from Icelandic schools

Seventy years after Halldór Laxness received the Nobel Prize in Literature and ninety years after the publication of Independent People, the Icelandic author’s works appear to be rapidly vanishing from high school reading lists. Fewer than...

Exploring Iceland by sea on Norwegian Prima’s Northern Europe cruise

FROM SINGAPORE TO THE ARCTIC — JET LAG, FJORDS, AND HIGH HOPES Our odyssey began with a 15-hour marathon flight from steamy Singapore to Reykjavik via Copenhagen — a route that makes you appreciate the invention of the trouser press and question...

The Spa Hotel at Iceland’s Iconic Blue Lagoon Can Be the Ultimate Solo Retreat

A hotel receptionist, Nikos, led me to The Retreat Spa, tucked discreetly behind a large, sliding black door. As soon as the door slid open, I caught sight of steam curling up from the lagoon outside and hotel guests bobbing around the milky...

Part 2 of my Iceland travelogue: Finally spotted Auroras!

BHPian DCIT_Prabodh recently shared this with other enthusiasts: Part 2 of the travelogue Day 4: Snaefellsness, North-(Slightly)West Iceland and Northern Lights Today's plan was on this line: a) Arnarstapi to Hellnar Hike: It was extremely windy...

Candlewood Suites comes to Iceland

Happy Thursday, readers! Let’s talk about some exciting news from IHG Hotels & Resorts—they’re making their big debut in Iceland with the launch of their midscale long-stay brand, Candlewood Suites. This new hotel property will be located in...

Iceland resident reveals how to take the best pictures of the Northern Lights - and you can use your phone

By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 21:02 EDT, 3 October 2025 | Updated: 21:02 EDT, 3 October 2025 The Northern Lights is one of the most sought-after sights - and sees many tourists flock to spot them each year. As the aurora season...

Icelandic sheep (Shepherd’s Notebook)

(Editor’s note: Susan Schoenian is a retired sheep and goat specialist, Emeritus, with the University of Maryland.) I traveled recently to Iceland and got a glimpse into their unique sheep industry. To start with, there are more sheep in Iceland...

Icelandair to Operate from New JFK Terminal 6 in 2026

JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), and Icelandair, the leading carrier of Iceland,...

Icelandair Joins JFK Terminal 6 for Operations in 2026

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2025 -- JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport's new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), and Icelandair, the leading...

Four land-based fish farms in Iceland partner on managing aquaculture waste streams

Four separate land-based fish farms in Iceland – First Water, Laxey, Samherji Fishfarming, and Thor Salmon – have signed a declaration of intent to work together to responsibly and sustainably manage aquaculture waste streams. The companies, along...

Iceland-Based Budget Airline Shuts Down, Cancels All Flights

In a single announcement, ultra-low-cost airline Play revealed that it would be shutting its doors and cancelling all future flights. This leaves paying customers, some already in their destinations, scrambling for last-second tickets. Until now,...

Iceland strips Alyaksandr Mashenski of honorary consulship

Iceland has relieved businessman Alyaksandr Mashenski from his duties as honorary consul. The notification was sent to the Belarusian authorities on June 24, 2025, according to Reform.news, which cites the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs....