Iceland Roundup: Silicon, Meth, Self-Defeating Socialists, MRI Scanner, Moomins & Hearts

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin editor Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and...

EXCLUSIVE: Iceland 'keeper Runarsdottir on injury horror & Euros

There was arguably no more impressive shot-stopper on the continent in 2024-25 than the 21-year-old, who shone on loan at Inter in Serie A There are a lot of goalkeepers in the European women’s game who have marked themselves out as household...

Iceland Women vs Finland Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 2nd 2025

The 14th edition of the UEFA Women's European Championship will begin with Iceland Women facing Finland Women in the curtain-raiser. The game will be played at Stockholm Arena. Iceland finalized preparations for the tournament with a 3-1 victory...

Preview: Iceland Women vs Finland Women - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Women's European Championship clash between Iceland Women and Finland Women, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Women’s Euro 2025 will officially get underway when Iceland Women take on Finland...

Hot deal: You can fly from Vancouver to London and Iceland for half price

Two for the price of one is always a good deal. Travellers from the Lower Mainland can visit two world class destinations for the price of one this year. Iceland, known as the land of Ice and Fire, has some of the best affordable airfare for folks...

Top Chef alum Padma Lakshmi, 54, glows in a plunging bikini in steamy Blue Lagoon spa on Iceland trip

PADMA Lakshmi looked incredible in a plunging black bikini on her recent trip with her daughter. The former Top Chef host, 54, traveled to Iceland with Krishna, 15, and lounged at the famous thermal spa, Blue Lagoon. 9 Padma Lakshmi rocked a black...

Finland to Iceland: Top 10 most peaceful countries in 2025 according to recent index

Iceland is the most peaceful country globally, holding this rank since 2008. With incredibly low crime rates, welcoming people, and minimal violent incidents, it's a haven. Interestingly, Icelandic police don't carry guns, and kids often play...

Iceland’s Personal Names Committee approves new first names

The Personal Names Committee of Iceland has approved a variety of new first names that can be used in guidance with Icelandic culture, including Baggio and Star. Among the approved names include Baggio, Star, Bíi, Celina, Sesselíus, Vava, Anóra,...

Iceland’s RÚV to support Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision/EBU after board vote

In a vote at the board on April 28th of this year, the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV decided to ask its Director-General to vote in favour of Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision and/or the EBU, should such a subject arise. A short majority in favour of...

Iceland to call for EBU to ban Israel at London meeting in July

How One Icelander’s Global Ride Sparked a Mission to Give Back

This article is brought to you in partnership with Hringfarinn. In the world of extraordinary journeys, some are measured not only by distance, but by the depth of their purpose. The story of Hringfarinn, the Icelandic word for “the ring...

Icelandic Naming Committee Approves Baggio, Rejects Hó

Iceland’s Personal Names Committee has approved a number of new first names, including Sesselíus, Vava, Anóra, Link, Eugenía, Kareem, Míló, Baggio, Star, Bíi, and Celina. However, one suggested middle name, Hó, was turned down. The committee...

Missing Icelandic poker player Jon Jonsson lost €4,000 within hours of his arrival in Dublin, gardaí say

Investigation remains open after officers visit Iceland to interview people who knew the father of four Mr Jonsson, a taxi driver, went missing on February 9, 2019, while attending the Dublin Poker Festival at the Regency Hotel (now renamed the...

Iceland Inflation Rises To 4.2%

Consumer price inflation in Iceland accelerated in June after easing in the previous month, preliminary data from Statistics Iceland showed on Friday. The consumer price index rose 4.2 percent year-on-year in June, faster than the 3.8 percent rise...

Icelandic Road Agency Wants Hearts Removed From Akureyri Traffic Lights

The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin) has requested that Akureyri’s town planning committee remove the heart-shaped traffic lights that have been a hallmark of the town for years, reports Vísir. The agency claims the hearts...

Ancient mantle plume created a 60-million-year volcanic trail from Iceland to Ireland

Lava plateaus, volcanic islands, and basalt columns litter the North Atlantic, yet they sit hundreds – even thousands – of miles apart. What tied them together? For decades, geologists have puzzled over this geological jigsaw that stretches from...

Women’s Euro 2025 TV channel schedule: How to watch every game in the UK

July 2 – Iceland v Finland (5pm) – ITV1 July 2 – Switzerland v Norway (8pm) – BBC One July 3 – Belgium v Italy (5pm) – BBC Two July 3 – Spain v Portugal (8pm) – ITV1 July 4 – Denmark v Sweden (5pm) – ITV1 July 4 – Germany v Poland (8pm) – ITV1...

Iceland Marks Ten Years of Biting Midges

Iceland’s national broadcaster first reported on the arrival of the biting midge on July 1, 2015, after a weekend of widespread bites near the capital area. Ten years on, the insect has spread across the country, prompting health officials to...

Iceland regional Mýflug ceases operations

Iceland-based regional airline Mýflug has announced that it will no longer operate scheduled, charter or sightseeing flights with immediate effect. Medivac flights are not believed to be affected. The airline was established in 1985 and flew to a...

Iceland FC clasp Gunjur Beach Soccer trophy

Solar Enterprise FC made an excellent start to the match and created numerous goal scoring opportunities but squandered them away. Iceland FC, who were unable to contain Solar Enterprise FC in the midfield, scored two goals during the match...