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Iceland volcano erupts for 12th time since 2021
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -A volcano erupted in south-west Iceland on Wednesday, the country’s meteorological office said, marking the latest in a series of outbreaks near the capital in recent years. Often referred to as a land of ice and fire, the...

Iceland volcano eruption live: Hotels and Blue Lagoon evacuated as cloud of gas sent towards airport
Recap: Evacuations ordered in Grindavík The eruption prompted fresh evacuations from the nearby town of Grindavík. However, the town has been almost empty for months. Authorities first ordered a full evacuation of the town in November 2023 after...

Another Volcanic Eruption In Iceland Causes Evacuations At The Blue Lagoon – What To Know
Another volcanic eruption in Iceland has prompted nearby evacuations, including at the tourist hotspot, the Blue Lagoon. Iceland’s Met Office began sharing notifications around 1 a.m. local time (Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)) on July 16 about the...

Big week of sales keeps pressure on Icelandic whitefish auction prices, for now
Prices on Iceland's domestic whitefish auction slipped a little in week 29 (July 14-20) as continued good landings from the country's inshore fishing season continued to keep markets for all major species well-stocked, according to price and...

Guide to economic opportunities in Iceland published
As part of the economic diplomacy activities promoted by the Farnesina under the leadership of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, the Embassy of Italy in Oslo published the first edition of the guide for economic opportunities in Iceland ('Growth...

It’s Verslunarmannahelgi! What’s Your Plan This Merchants’ Weekend?
Every year, thousands of Icelanders trek to festivals at all ends of the country, to listen to varying calibres of music while most get increasingly intoxicated (maybe, to forget how summer is drawing to a close). We’ve already introduced you to...

Randers vs Silkeborg Prediction and Betting Tips | August 3rd 2025
The action continues in round three of the Danish Superliga as Randers play host to Silkeborg at Cepheus Park on Sunday. Having won each of the last three meetings between the two teams, Silkeborg will head into the weekend looking to extend their...

Tourists ignore warnings to marvel at bubbling lava as Icelandic volcano erupts
Tourists have been spotted ogling Iceland’s Sundhnúksgígar volcanic eruptions. Lava has been spilling up from the crater row, much to the awe of many who made it to the site. A series of photos show people watching – from a safe distance – as the...

‘Odd Fish’ takes us to remote Iceland for a coming out tale
Odd Fish | Dir: Snævar Sölvason | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Writer/director Snævar Sölvason takes us to a small remote Icelandic fishing village at the end of summer. Fishing boats returning to harbour with their catch are overshadowed by huge cruise ships...

Tourists watch spectacular volcanic eruptions in Iceland
20/07/2025 Share: 20/07/2025 Share: LONDON, July 20, (AP): Tourists have been allowed back to Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula to witness the magic of the ongoing volcanic eruptions. Lava continued to bubble in the Sundhnúksgígar crater row early on...

7 weird & wild must-try dishes from Iceland
Karen LeBlancDiscover Icelandic Cuisine: A Culinary Exploration A menu can be a powerful storyteller, especially in Iceland, where its culinary narrative unfolds with native horses and sheep grazing fields blanketed with herbs and berries. As I...

Visit Reykjavík’s Biggest Street Food Festival This Weekend
Reykjavík’s most flavourful summer event, Götubitahátíðin 2025 (Iceland’s edition of the European Street Food Awards) is currently underway at Hljómskálagarður Park. The event has brought nearly 40 food trucks, pop-ups, and outdoor kitchens from...

Tourists in awe of spectacular lava action as Iceland volcanic eruption reduces in intensity
Tourists have been allowed back to Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula to witness the magic of the ongoing volcanic eruptions. Lava continued to bubble in the Sundhnúksgígar crater row early on Saturday, to the delight of those who made it to the site....

Driving in Iceland 2025 | Car Hire or Camper Van?
By now, Iceland’s dramatic landscapes need no introduction. Each and every day, visitors to this vast and sprawling land experience such wonders as black sand beaches, volcanic deserts, glacier-topped mountains, and steamy geothermal pools. But...

Demonic Agoraphobia At Austurbæjarbíó
Here’s a rundown of Reykjavík’s biggest Versló affair Twenty-three artists, three days, two stages, one new venue: this is the 2025 Innipúkinn. In this year’s iteration, indoor demons will take refuge in Austurbæjarbíó. Back in 2014, a Grapevine...

The Great Lake: Mývatn Comes At You Fast
It’s a rain-soaked afternoon in north Iceland when we crest a hill and see the green-grey waters of Mývatn slide into view. Misty and indistinct through the drizzle and the fast-moving wipers, the lake is hypnotic as we roll down a slick stretch...

Photograper Captures the Magical Frozen Landscapes of Iceland
Form Vertur: Frozen Landscapes of Iceland by Patrick Lefèvre “Vetur” means “winter” in Icelandic — a season during which weather and light can change in the blink of an eye, reshaping vast open spaces into visions of fleeting magic or quiet...

Vast Majority Priced Out of Reykjavík’s New Apartments
A new government report has revealed that the vast majority of people in Iceland cannot afford to finance a new apartment in the capital region, despite a growing number of properties on the market. According to the Housing and Public Works...

Sour Grapes: Cash Cows And Vulgar Words
Dear Grapevine So here it is – just came home from our fourth trip but possibly last trip to Iceland – saved the Grapevine to read at home and after reading ‘Highway Robbery’ I feel compelled to write about our experience. Our first trip was back...

Iceland sees U.S. Navy nuclear submarine dock in a first for the country
For the first time ever, a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine has docked in Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital, a strategic location that sees frequent Russian submarine activity. This underscores a new level of military cooperation and heightened security...