Fewer people make up Iceland’s population than previously calculated
Iceland’s government has recently stated that the country’s population is 14,000 fewer people than previously calculated. This miscalculation comes fr...
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Google to build 240MW data center in Norway
Google Norway has officially announced that it is building a 240MW data center in the country, set to go live in 2026. In a recent LinkedIn post by th...
Volcanic eruption in Iceland: Volcano at Reykjanes peninsula erupts for third time
At roughly 6:00 am Icelandic time this morning, the volcano in the Reykjanes peninsula has once again erupted, now for the third time in recent months...
Volcano in Iceland: Magma accumulation reached same levels as mid-January
It was recently reported by Iceland Monitor that the magma in the magma chamber under Iceland’s Svartsengi has reached the same levels as it did...
Icelandic Music Sensation Laufaey Wins Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
In a night filled with musical magic, Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir, known simply as Laufey, took home the prestigious Grammy Awar...
10 Million ISK donated by Faroe Islands to support residents of Iceland’s Grindavík
RÚV has recently reported that the Faroe Islands has donated 10 Million ISK to Grindavík, the town in Iceland greatly affected by the recent string of...
Norway’s wealth fund fails to meet benchmark for first time in five years
For the first time in five years, Norway’s wealth fund has failed to its benchmark due to losses in the real estate market. The fund, which totals $1....
Icelandic government to consider buying out Grindavík homeowners due to volcanic threat
During a recent press conference, Iceland’s government announced a long-term plan for Grindavík residents that’ll support the country’s homeowners loo...