Mosquitoes confirmed in Iceland for the first time, scientists announce

A volcano erupted in Iceland on Wednesday, July 16, forcing the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. (Credit: Hordur Kristleifsson -- @h0rdur via Storyful) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For the first time in reported...

Iceland Experiences Increasing Levels of Gambling Addiction

Iceland has a gambling problem, and the known facts may be just the tip of the iceberg. The country estimates that at least 1% of its population is severely addicted to some form of gambling activity. Gambling Addiction Spreads in Iceland Another...

Road Closures and Snowstorms to Hit Iceland

Iceland’s road network is facing significant disruptions today due to icy conditions, with more severe weather expected in the north later this evening. As reported by RÚV, icy patches have been reported across several regions, including the...

Northern Ireland’s Nations League promotion hopes dashed as Iceland eases to comfortable Play-Off win

The dream of playing against the cream of the continent in League A of the Nations League was crushed by Iceland, who proved their quality with this victory in the promotion/relegation Play-off. Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir’s first-half goal and Hlín...

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Iceland

Photo credit: hindustantimes.com A powerful magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck 240 km (149 miles) from Reykjavik, in Iceland's Capital Region, on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is...

Icelandair launches new Miami – Reykjavik route to expand North American connectivity

Icelandair has launched its first scheduled Miami–Reykjavik flights, operating three times weekly and connecting MIA to the airline’s European network. Icelandair has begun operating nonstop flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and...

Iceland Airwaves Might Be The Most Restorative Music Fest Of 2025

Initially launched as a one-off event in an airplane hanger back in 1999, Iceland Airwaves, the world’s most northern music festival takes place each year in downtown Reykjavík. This year the fest will once again showcase global and local talent,...

Iceland v Northern Ireland Nations League play-off postponed

TUESDAY’S Uefa Women’s Nations League promotion/relegation play-off, second leg between Northern Ireland and Iceland has been postponed due to heavy snow. The game was set to take place at Laugardalsvollur Stadium in Reykjavik at 6pm but will now...

Mosquitoes Discovered in Iceland for 1st Time

AFP-Jiji 17:06 JST, October 29, 2025 REYKJAVIK (AFP-Jiji) — Mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland in a first for the island nation, which has long been one of the world’s mosquito-free places, a researcher told AFP on Monday. Three Culiseta...

Iceland v Northern Ireland postponed because of snow

Northern Ireland's Nations League promotion/relegation play-off second leg in Iceland has been postponed because of heavy snow. The game was scheduled to take place at Laugardalsvollur Stadium in Reykjavik on Tuesday at 18:00 GMT. A statement from...

Icelandair launches first-ever Miami–Reykjavik route

Icelandair has inaugurated its first-ever scheduled service from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Reykjavik, marking a new milestone in the airline’s expanding transatlantic network. The first flight departed on October 26, with three weekly...

Popular travel destination loses mosquito-free status after insects spotted

A volcano erupted in Iceland on Wednesday, July 16, forcing the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. (Credit: Hordur Kristleifsson -- @h0rdur via Storyful) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For the first time in reported...

Local educator Melissa Kowalski expanded her teaching skills in Iceland

BY SHERI TRUSTY PUT-IN-BAY – For many teachers, professional development means joining a webinar or taking a course in a neighboring town. For Put-in-Bay Schools science teacher, Melissa Kowalski, her pursuit of professional development took her...

Police Urge Public To Seek Shelter As First Snow Falls In Reykjavík

Photo by The Reykjavík Grapevine Archives Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration Updated October 28, 14:00. The Capital Area Police have issued a statement urging everyone to seek shelter before 15:00, on Tuesday October 28. An orange weather...

Iceland Roundup: Listener Questions, Winter Arrival, Fining The Bankers & Police Raids

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...

Iceland resumed whaling, but no one seems to want to do it anymore

A fin whale. Image credits: Wikipedia Commons. In 2023, Iceland’s government lifted a ban on commercial whaling. The temporary ban had been implemented in June due to animal welfare concerns and was not renewed. But now, commercial whaling in...

Northern Ireland’s Nations League playoff in Iceland postponed due to snow

Northern Ireland’s Nations League playoff second leg against Iceland in Reykjavik has been postponed due to heavy snow. Tanya Oxtoby’s side were scheduled to play Iceland at their national stadium Laugardalsvollur on Tuesday night, but due to...

Northern Ireland's Iceland clash falls foul of snow

Northern Ireland's Nations League play-off second leg against Iceland in Reykjavik has been postponed due to heavy snow. Tanya Oxtoby's side were scheduled to play Iceland at their national stadium Laugardalsvollur on Tuesday night, but due to...

Teachers Warn of Falling Icelandic Proficiency Among Students

A veteran elementary school teacher says the decline of the Icelandic language has become clearly visible in classrooms, with teachers increasingly forced to simplify their speech to ensure students understand. Guðrún Elva Sverrisdóttir, who has...

Northern Ireland vs Iceland playoff postponed

TONIGHT’S Nations League promotion/relegation play-off second leg between Northern Ireland and Iceland has been postponed due to heavy snow. The game was set to take place at Laugardalsvollur Stadium in Reykjavik this evening at 6pm but will now...