The Greek National Handball Team suffered a defeat against the powerful Icelandic team, losing 34-25 in the third round of the EURO 2026 qualifiers. Despite a promising start, Greece struggled to keep pace, falling behind early and never fully recovering….

As the clock struck midnight to welcome the New Year, the skies over Switzerland were not only illuminated by fireworks but also by weak polar lights observed in areas with minimal light pollution. The phenomenon was particularly striking at 00:00,…

Kristrun Frostadottir, at just 36 years old, has been appointed as the youngest prime minister in Iceland’s history, leading a coalition of three women-led parties. Her administration aims to tackle high inflation, reduce the number of ministries, and hold a…

Iceland’s outgoing government, led by Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson, has granted whaling licenses for the next five years, allowing for the hunting of 209 fin whales and 217 minke whales annually. This decision has drawn criticism from animal welfare organizations…

Iceland has granted five-year permits for whaling, allowing the hunting of 209 common minke whales and 217 dwarf minke whales. The decision has sparked debate and criticism from conservation groups and a significant portion of the Icelandic population, who oppose…

Iceland has decided to extend whaling licenses for two vessels until 2029, despite growing opposition among its citizens, with 51% now against the practice. The licenses allow for the annual hunting of 209 common minke whales and 217 fin whales….

The Icelandic Social Democrats have triumphed over Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson’s Independence Party in snap parliamentary elections held on December 1. Given rising inflation and high interest rates, key voter concerns included purchasing power, housing, and healthcare. The Social Democratic…

In Iceland’s recent early parliamentary elections, the Social Democratic Alliance has emerged as the strongest party with 20.8% of the votes, marking a significant increase from their previous performance in 2021. The current governing coalition faced substantial losses, with the…

This week’s selection of striking photographs captures significant events from around the world, including volcanic activity in Iceland, a surprise piano performance by actor Jeff Goldblum in London, and large protests in New Zealand against a controversial bill. Additionally, the…

This week’s collection of remarkable photographs captures significant events globally, including a volcanic eruption in Iceland, a surprise piano performance by actor Jeff Goldblum in London, and protests in New Zealand against a controversial bill. Additionally, the week features scenes…

A new volcanic eruption began on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, prompting the complete evacuation of the city of Grindavik. This marks the seventh eruption in the area within a year. The eruption, characterized by a significant lava flow, has…

Passengers on a plane captured footage of a volcano erupting on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, which has seen its seventh eruption in less than a year. The eruption has caused evacuations around the Blue Lagoon but authorities report no threat to…