Iceland named as world’s most peaceful country in 2023
According to the 2023 Global Peace Index, Iceland has been ranked as the number one most peaceful country in the world. The index is based on a countr...
Whale hunting in Iceland suspended
The 2023 whale hunting season in Iceland has been suspended by the country’s government due to concerns over animal welfare. Svandis Svavarsdottir, Ic...
Oldest picture in Iceland found by archaeologists
The oldest picture in Iceland has been found by archaeologists at the archaeological site Stöð in East Iceland, a longhouse believed to predate the co...
Conversion therapy officially banned in historic Icelandic law
A new law has been passed by Icelandic parliament that bans conversion therapy practices on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The b...
Iceland to host European leaders for two-day human rights summit
Today, Iceland is set to host European leaders for a two-day summit on human rights and to show support for Ukraine. The summit, Council of Europe (Co...
Aviation Expert Predicts Overwhelming Demand for Atlantic Flights as Iceland’s Airlines Experience Rapid Growth
Podcaster Jóhannes Bjarni Guðmundsson recently interviewed the Norwegian aviation analyst Hans Jörgen Elnæs and got his expert opinion on the current ...
Björk cancels Iceland concert series due to production issues
The upcoming concert series by the Icelandic singer Björk in the country’s capital Reykjavík in June has been cancelled due to production issues. Earl...
East Iceland sees two avalanches strike in region
According to Vísir, two avalanches hit Neskaupstaður in East Iceland early yesterday morning, with no serious injuries reported. Neighbourhoods in the...