Iceland Airwaves announces first wave of artists for 2026 festival
Iceland Airwaves has announced the first wave of artists set to perform at the 2026 edition of the popular Icelandic music festival, including The Str...
European LGBTQ+ Rights Index ranks Iceland third
The ILGA-Europe LGBTQ+ rights map has ranked Iceland third on its human rights list for 2026, maintaining the same position it held in 2025. Iceland h...
Iceland and Norway sign agreement with EU to boost secure connectivity
Iceland and Norway have signed an agreement with the EU to join GOVSATCOM and the Secure Connectivity Programme, IRIS². The Secure Connectivity Progra...
2026 Iceland Road Tax update: Essential guide for renting a car in Iceland
The 2026 Iceland Road Tax Update brings in a mileage-based approach to funding the country’s road infrastructure, aiming to distribute costs more even...
Iceland EU membership: Talks to fast-track referendum begin
According to an article published in Politico, Iceland is considering fast-tracking its EU referendum to August this year, rather than following the o...
Anger after U.S. Ambassador Nominee jokes about Iceland becoming ‘52nd state’
Residents of Iceland have expressed anger after U.S. Ambassador to Iceland nominee Rep. Billy Long joked that the country should become the 52nd U.S. ...
Eurovision 2026: Iceland pulls out of song competition
Iceland has announced that it will be pulling out of its participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s participation in the ...
Iceland makes top ten list of most family-friendly countries in Europe
A new report by the financial information provider Finansplassen has ranked Iceland as the eighth most family-friendly country in Europe for raising a...