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...

Iceland to ‘propose’ higher tourist tax following record-breaking number of visitors

Published on 15/10/2025 - 15:00 GMT+2 Iceland is preparing for a huge tourism boom after witnessing a record-breaking number of visitors so far this year. Known as “the land of fire and ice”, the Nordic country has become famed for its geothermal...

In Depth: Iceland’s President Says China Can Help Scale Its Green Innovations

Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir has emphasized the strategic importance of combining Iceland’s clean energy knowhow, especially in geothermal energy, with China’s ability to scale technologies and its global manufacturing capacity. This...

The Icelandic town abandoned to the volcanoes

A 2023 volcanic eruption forced 3,700 residents to flee Grindavík. Now, visitors can join guided tours of the ghost town to witness nature's power first hand. It's hard not to be moved. Deep crevasses slice through smooth tarmac carparks. Houses...

NOW OPEN: Laugarás Lagoon, a New Chapter for Icelandic Wellness Tourism on The Golden Circle

The Golden Circle’s most ambitious project yet - Laugarás Lagoon – is now open, marking a new chapter for Icelandic wellness tourism, combining natural beauty, innovative design, and culinary excellence. This two-level geothermal experience is...

China and Iceland issue joint statement on geothermal and green transition cooperation

Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir and Chinese President Xi Jinping (source: Arctic Green Energy) Iceland and China have agreed to strengthen long-term cooperation in the fields of geothermal energy, sustainable development, and green...

Iceland Roundup: Drinking, Laxness, New Icelandic Names, Eurovision, Israel & 1970s Murder Case

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin editor Aðalsteinn Kjartansson and Grapevine friend and...

Thousands Of Cars In Iceland Still At Risk From Faulty Airbags

Nearly 6,000 cars in Iceland still have faulty airbags despite being recalled, reports RÚV. Thousands of car owners have not responded to the recall issued by the Icelandic Housing and Construction Authority concerning a serious airbag defect,...

Help name rescued Icelandic foal

In a major 15-month-long welfare operation revealed last week, The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, World Horse Welfare, and the RSPCA joined forces to safeguard 70 rare-breed Icelandic horses and foals at several sites in Devon.

You could see the Northern Lights for just over £200 with Wowcher’s Iceland trip

You could visit the Northern Lights for just over £200 with Wowcher's deal.(Image: Wowcher) The Northern Lights must be one of the most beautiful sights in the world, with very few people having the opportunity to go and see them. One of the best...

Extreme Ice Survey Iceland: 1,000 photos taken of Skaftafellsjökull

About a thousand photographs have been taken of Skaftafellsjökull over the past year as part of Jöklasýn (“Extreme Ice Survey Iceland”), a project carried out in collaboration between the Iceland Glaciological Society and members of the public....

China, Iceland renew currency swap agreement

BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, has renewed a bilateral currency swap agreement with the Central Bank of Iceland. The agreement is worth 3.5 billion yuan (about 493.18 million U.S....

Enjoy Iceland, Niagara Falls and NYC in eight nights with flights, train and tours

This isn’t just a stopover, but an immersion into one of Earth’s most dramatic landscapes. From your centrally-located base, complete with breakfast each morning, you’ll explore a land shaped by volcanic forces and glacial power. Travel between...

Iceland 2-2 France, FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers: Les Bleus Held To Dramatic Draw

Football France saw their perfect start in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers come to an end as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland at Laugardalsvollur in Reykjavik on October 13. Iceland struck first through Victor Palsson in the...

Interview: Global Leaders' Meeting on Women keeps discussion of gender equality strong, says Icelandic Minister of Justice

This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2025 shows Thorbjorg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir, Icelandic Minister of Justice, at the Embassy of Iceland in China in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Liu Yang) by Xinhua Writer Li Chenxi BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) --...

Iceland 2–2 France, FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Christopher Nkunku, Jean-Phillippe Mateta Score but Kylian Mbappe-Less Les Bleus Held to a Draw

Christopher Nkunku and Jean-Philippe Mateta scored, but France were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers at Laugardalsvollur, Reykjavík on Tuesday, October 14. Victor Palsson opened the scoring for the...

Iceland vs. France: Livestream World Cup 2026 Qualifier Soccer From Anywhere

When to watch Iceland vs. France Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. PT). Where to watch Iceland vs. France will air in the US on Fubo Sports Network. France will look to make it four wins from its four FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying...

France held in Iceland, while Germany win

Injury-hit France were on Monday held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in World Cup qualifying, while Germany won in Northern Ireland with a Nick Woltemade goal, and Belgium beat Wales to stand on the brink of a place at next year’s finals. France, World...

Iceland vs France: When and where to watch? Will Mbappe play?

France and Iceland are set to clash in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The match will be held at Laugardalsvöllur stadium in Reykjavik, Iceland, with a kickoff scheduled for 12.15 am IST. This fixture...