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Totally In Tents: Camping In Iceland Will Blow You Away
Reykjavik Grapevine
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July 9, 2025
Camping in Iceland is a risk-reward gamble with a high ceiling and a low floor. You might find yourself sitting in the sun in a wild green valley, with gorgeous glacier views, and nicer bathrooms than your apartment. You may also find yourself...
Historic First – U.S. Nuclear-Powered Submarine Conducts Port Visit in Iceland
Naval news
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July 9, 2025
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) conducted a port visit in Iceland, marking the first time a nuclear-powered submarine pulls into port on Iceland’s shores, July 9, 2025. U.S. Navy press release “Today’s port visit...
Traveling with the True Dakotan: Chasing Waterfalls in Iceland
True Dakotan - South Dakota
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July 9, 2025
Body Chasing Waterfalls in Iceland Katie Jackson and son Holden set off on an Icelandic adventure last month and traveled with a copy of their True Dakotan to the Hundafoss waterfall in South Iceland. Hundafoss is nestled within the scenic...
No Car? No Problem! Travelling Iceland For Cheap
Reykjavik Grapevine
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July 9, 2025
In this day and age, it’s hard to travel without breaking the bank. Left and right, you hear everyone complaining about prices, tourists and locals alike (albeit tourists are a bit louder about it). Are you planning on leaving the city? Those gas...
Nuclear submarine docks in Iceland
Iceland Monitor
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A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine of the Los Angeles-class is docking today at Grundartangi in Hvalfjörður. This marks a historic event, as it is the first time a nuclear-powered submarine has entered an Icelandic harbor. The presence of the...
Nuclear-powered Navy submarine makes historic port call in Iceland
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Tugboats guide the attack submarine USS Newport News away from the pier at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., March 12, 2025. Newport News made a port call in Iceland on July 9, marking the first time a nuclear-powered submarine has...
Discover Iceland’s Newest Wellness Gem: Laugarás Lagoon Opens This Summer
Rus Tourism News
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July 9, 2025
A stunning new chapter in Icelandic wellness is about to begin with the debut of Laugarás Lagoon, a premium geothermal spa opening on August 15, 2025. Located along the serene Hvítá River and directly on the iconic Golden Circle route, this...
Norway Women vs Iceland Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 10, 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 9, 2025
Norway and Iceland wrap up their group stage proceedings at the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship on Thursday at the Stockholm Arena. The Norwegians will look to build on their 2-1 victory over Finland on matchday two. They went ahead...
Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice: An Odyssey Through Iceland in a Campervan
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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July 8, 2025
Sunset over a glacial lake in Iceland - all taken in from the cosy comforts of our campervan. Photo by Hannah We embraced unpredictability, sparse amenities and a resilient spirit to campervan through Iceland in the depths of winter, defying...
Giant Icelandic land-based salmon project signs with tech partner
IntraFish Media
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The ultimate target for the farm is 36,000 metric tons per year. From left: Jon Kjartan Jonsson, CEO of Samherji Fiskeldi; Thorsteinn Már Baldvinsson, former CEO of Samherji and Chairman of Samherji Fiskeldi; Stig Bjorkedal, CEO of Cflow.Photo:...
Maine’s marine connections to Iceland range from cargo ships to puffins
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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July 8, 2025
I’m reading a memoir of a woman who ended up moving to Iceland after filming a documentary there in which she describes the arrival of her long-awaited things arriving in Eimskip shipping containers. There is much more to say about the book,...
Iceland’s Largest Hospital Faces Major Staff Shortage
Iceland Review
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July 4, 2025
Iceland’s main hospital, Landspítali, is severely understaffed, according to a recent report from the National Audit Office. The hospital is operating below planned staffing levels, with hundreds of key positions left unfilled. This includes 50...
Canada and Iceland mark 150 years of deepening ties rooted in Manitoba
Winnipeg Sun
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July 8, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Manitoba Published Jul 08, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 4 minute read Canada’s Ambassador to Iceland, Jenny Hill, will visit Manitoba for the first time this summer to mark the 150th anniversary of Icelandic...
Liverpool cult hero with 'strange career' shocks fans with transfer to Iceland
Daily Star
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July 8, 2025
A Liverpool cult hero has stunned fans with a move to Iceland. Steven Caulker, who turned out for Liverpool in 2016, has signed for Icelandic top tier team Stjarnan. Caulker, 33, has been hailed by Icelandic media as "one of the biggest transfers...
From conflict zones to Icelandic calm: A Canadian diplomat’s unusual path
Winnipeg Sun
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July 8, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada Published Jul 08, 2025 • Last updated 19 minutes ago • 3 minute read Canada’s Ambassador to Iceland, Jenny Hill, is pictured in Reykjavik with her dog Pongo. Originally from Salt Spring Island, B.C., Hill has...
This New Iceland Lagoon Features Cascading Pools, Tiered Hot Springs, and Foraged, Local Cuisine
AFAR
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July 7, 2025
From the iconic Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik, with its ethereal turquoise waters nestled between black lava fields to the rustic Secret Lagoon in Flúðir, where steam vents and mini geysers surround the geothermal pool, Iceland has no shortage of...
Fancy a Digsy’s Dinner? Prezzo and Iceland are offering free “lasaaaaagnaaa” to Oasis fans
NME
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July 8, 2025
Restaurant chain Prezzo and supermarket Iceland are getting involved in the mania over the Oasis reunion by offering some freebies for fans to celebrate the Britpop icons making a comeback. One of the offers comes from the restaurant chain Prezzo,...
Turkish Airlines expands partnerships with TAP Air Portugal and Icelandair
Business Traveller
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July 8, 2025
The Turkish flag carrier has also expanded its existing codeshare partnership with Iceland flag carrier Icelandair, which was first established in June 2023. Building upon this foundation, Icelandair will now introduce direct flights between...
Iceland's Viggosdottir forced off in Euro opener due to stomach troubles
Channel News Asia
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July 3, 2025
Iceland captain Glodis Perla Viggosdottir was forced off at halftime during their Women's European Championship opener against Finland on Wednesday due to diarrhoea. After 20 minutes, the Bayern Munich defender had to lie down for treatment, with...
On an anniversary trip to Iceland, they went to check into their hotel. It didn’t exist.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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But when the time came to check into one of their hotels, they ran into a problem. The hotel they booked — and paid more than $600 to — didn’t exist. The dispute: Rhoads, a social worker, and Glick, a tech entrepreneur, both in their late 50s,...