Threat of volcanic eruption leaves Iceland waiting in uncertainty
Authorities say it could be months before people evacuated from town of Grindavik can go home even if danger subsides People in south-west Iceland remain...
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Iceland braces for volcanic eruption as prime minister reassures residents
Reykjanes peninsula continues to be hit by hundreds of earthquakes Iceland’s prime minister has sought to reassure the nation as it braces for a volcanic...
Iceland declares state of emergency over volcanic eruption threat
Powerful earthquakes rock country’s southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, increasing likelihood of event Icelandic authorities have declared a state of emergency after a series of powerful earthquakes...
Sea-lice outbreak on Icelandic salmon farm a ‘welfare disaster’, footage shows
Drone images of cages shot by activist reveal open sores affecting ‘up to 1m fish’. Fish producers are now culling them for animal feed Images...
Icelandic surfers fear port development will ruin ‘perfect point break’
Volcanoes, northern lights and midnight sun are all on offer at this haven, which locals want to preserve “Look at this wave,” says Mathis Blache,...
Swarm of earthquakes in Iceland heralds next volcanic eruption
Scientists say rise in seismic activity confirms south-west region is in buildup phase A seismic swarm has hit the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland with...
Iceland’s first full-day women’s strike in 48 years aims to close pay gap
PM will take part in stoppage by women and non-binary people calling for pay equality and action on gender-based violence Tens of thousands of women...
‘Can we save the wild salmon of Iceland?’: Björk releases song to fight fish farming
Singer talks about ‘lost’ song, a collaboration with Rosalía, and how artists pick up on the environmental emergency Thousands of salmon escaped an Icelandic fish...
Iceland suspends annual whale hunt in move that likely spells end to controversial practice
Decision comes after a government report found the hunt does not comply with Iceland’s Animal Welfare Act Iceland’s government has said it is suspending this...
Rishi Sunak to meet UK troops in Estonia and attend Baltic summit
UK prime minister joins Nordic and Baltic leaders at summit on countering Russian aggression Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Rishi Sunak will meet UK...
