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‘Heartbreaking’: Iceland’s pioneering female fishing guides fear for wild salmon

First women working as fishing guides on Laxá River, featured in new film, call for action after farmed fish escape

The Guardian - UK

New daily fee for cruise passengers introduced in Iceland to even out tourism industry competition

A cruise association has condemned the previous government for rushing the proposed fee that will affect cruises that have already been sold

The Independent UK

The best 2025 festivals outside of the UK for sun, sightseeing and thumping bass

From a riverside festival in Mexico to an Icelandic party weekend under the Northern Lights, here are some of the best festivals you can book outside of the UK for 2025

Evening Standard

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Greggs issues recall of supermarket steak bakes due to possible health risk

Greggs have recalled one of their most popular items from supermarket chain Iceland

The Independent UK

5 Best Destinations to Explore with a Campervan

Discover the top destinations to explore with a campervan, from New Zealand to Scotland, learn essential tips, must-visit spots, and more.

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Lesley Riddoch launches new series on Iceland's geothermal energy

BROADCASTER Lesley Riddoch has launched a new series exploring Iceland's geothermal energy and why people in the sub-arctic country are happier…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland announce June friendly double-header as full 2025 fixture card revealed

Scotland will play a duo of friendly matches in June against Iceland and Liechtenstein.

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Is this the coolest new hotel in Iceland? Northern lights, cross-country skiing, hot springs and chic cabins

The team behind Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa have opened a new, extremely remote hotel in the north of the island, only accessible in a special wagon. Hanna Hanra checked in

Evening Standard

Iceland’s EU accession move could lay route for independent Scotland

A DEAL to allow Iceland to join the EU swiftly could pave the way for a relatively quick agreement for an independent Scotland, according to Dr…

The National (Scotland)

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The Guardian - UK

‘Women are the best to women’: has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism?

Fifty years ago, Icelandic women went on strike, kickstarting a gender revolution. Today, the concept of ‘konur eru konum bestar’ is everywhere – including the female-led coalition government

The Guardian - UK

The 7 best total solar eclipses of the next 10 years

We explore seven of the best solar eclipses to look out for over the next 10 years.

Space

One of Iceland's largest volcanoes sees swarm of 130 earthquakes — could it be about to blow?

The Bárðarbunga volcano system was responsible for Iceland's largest eruption for 300 years back in 2014. After a recent increase in seismic activity, could it be about to erupt again?

LiveScience

‘I like to break the rules’: Björk on comedy, darkness and the most flamboyant tour of her career

The musician describes herself as many things: artist, introvert, activist, Scorpio, matriarch, punk, joker, optimist… We step inside the multiverse of the incomparable Björk

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‘A welfare state with a budget on the right side of zero’: Iceland’s youngest-ever prime minister has a plan for a new kind of governance

Kristrún Frostadóttir, who entered politics just four years ago, speaks to the Observer about feminism, the far right and reopening talks on joining the EU

The Guardian - UK

Wales trails behind most European countries in arts and sports funding, report finds

Cross-party Senedd report finds Wales is third from bottom in spending on culture and sports, with Iceland biggest spender

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50 Times People Took Photos So Mesmerizing, They Had To Prove They Were Actually Real

Bored Panda is here to remind us all just how wonderful Earth is, with a list of photos that capture the most beautiful moments of life on this planet. The post 50 Times People Took Photos So Mesmerizing, They Had To Prove They Were Actually Real first appeared on Bored…

The Guardian - UK

The Damned review – atmospheric period chiller twists the knife on Iceland fishers

Mysterious deaths befall members of an isolated 19th-century fishing community after they choose not to aid the survivors of a shipwreck

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Jodie Foster Wins Fifth Golden Globe For TV Performance

Jodie Foster wins her fifth Golden Globe for her role in a TV series set in Alaska, filmed in Iceland. She expresses gratitude to Iceland and Indigenous pe...

Evening Standard

Iceland: Can a mini-break to the third happiest nation fix my London gloom?

Tempted to break up winter in the city with a warm mini break? Why not consider something even colder, says Maddy Mussen

The Conversation

In the Arctic, planting more trees actually makes the world warmer

Across much of the world, planting more trees means more carbon is stored, and global warming is reduced. That’s the thinking behind recent proposals to plant more trees in Alaska, Greenland and Iceland.

Dynamite News

EAM discusses Arctic cooperation with former Iceland President

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met with former Iceland President and Chairman of the Arctic Circle Olafur Ragnar Grimsson and discussed the activities of the Arctic Circle. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Icelandic sheepdog, breed mentioned by Shakespeare, is a pedigree at last

Kennel Club finally recognises breed believed to be more than 1,000 years old that featured in Icelandic Sagas

The Independent UK

Grammy-winning jazz-pop star Laufey: ‘When I was 17, Bill Murray told me I was a very powerful woman’

INTERVIEW: With deep, diving vocals that recall jazz icons of yesteryear, the 23-year-old from Iceland is now more popular than Björk and Sigur Rós. She speaks with Ellie Muir about learning to love her distinct voice, her pivot to Christmas music – and her chance encounter with Hollywood star Bill…

LiveScience

Denmark Strait cataract: The world's largest waterfall, hidden underwater and unlike any other on land

The Denmark Strait cataract is a sloping portion of the seafloor between Iceland and Greenland that funnels cold water from the Nordic Seas into the Irminger Sea, fueling Atlantic Ocean currents.

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