Iceland invests ISK 37.1 million to improve communications in remote areas
Five remote areas across Iceland are set to benefit from improved telecommunications infrastructure following new government agreements worth a combin...
Three additional rescue vessels to join Iceland’s maritime rescue fleet
Three additional rescue vessels are set to join Iceland’s maritime rescue fleet following the signing of a declaration of intent between the Icelandic...
Iceland plans ISK 4,500 pass to access major nature sites
A new proposal has been put forward by Iceland’s government that would require non-tax residents to pay an annual pass fee of ISK 4,500 to access majo...
Paul Watson Foundation ship seized by Iceland’s Coast Guard
The Bandero, a vessel operated by the Paul Watson Foundation, has been seized by the Icelandic Coast Guard after its captain allegedly failed to compl...
Large icebergs spotted off coast of Northwestern Iceland
A number of large icebergs have been spotted off the coast of northwestern Iceland, with some measuring approximately 400 meters in height and 200 met...
Iceland’s rental market expands as house price growth slows
Almost half of Icelanders aged between 18 and 24 are now living in rented accommodation, according to a new survey by the Housing and Construction Aut...
EU approves participation of Iceland and Norway in satellite programmes
Both Iceland and Norway have been approved by the EU to participate in the Iris2 and GovSatCom satellite programmes, which aim to improve communicatio...
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...