Iceland

Country Iceland
Capital Reykjavik
Continent Europe
Currency Icelandic króna(ISK)
Languages Icelandic

Reykjavik

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Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland was subsequently ruled by Norway and Denmark. Fallout from the Askja volcano of 1875 devastated the Icelandic economy and caused widespread famine. Over the next quarter century, 20% of the island's population emigrated, mostly to Canada and the US. Limited home rule from Denmark was granted in 1874 and complete independence attained in 1944. The second half of the 20th century saw substantial economic growth driven primarily by the fishing industry. The economy diversified greatly after the country joined the European Economic Area in 1994, but Iceland was especially hard hit by the global financial crisis in the years following 2008. Literacy, longevity, and social cohesion are first rate by world standards.

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Watch: Travel Vlogger Uses Iceland's Geothermal Pool To Boil Eggs, Leaves Internet Impressed - NDTVWatch: Travel Vlogger Uses Iceland's Geothermal Pool To Boil Eggs, Leaves Internet Impressed  NDTV

Iceland boss announces major shake-up to UK supermarket stores from tomorrow - The MirrorIceland boss announces major shake-up to UK supermarket stores from tomorrow  The Mirror

Iceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits - BBC.comIceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits  BBC.com

Iceland’s minister for children resigns over relationship with teen when she was 22 - CNNIceland’s minister for children resigns over relationship with teen when she was 22  CNN

Iceland’s minister for children quits after admitting she had a baby with teen: report - New York PostIceland’s minister for children quits after admitting she had a baby with teen: report  New York Post

Iceland's dark shadow: gender-based violence in a model nation - FRANCE 24 EnglishIceland's dark shadow: gender-based violence in a model nation  FRANCE 24 English

Female minister for children resigns in disgrace after admitting boy, 15, got her pregnant - Daily MailFemale minister for children resigns in disgrace after admitting boy, 15, got her pregnant  Daily Mail

Þórsdóttir gives a statement: Says her child's father was a stalker - Iceland MonitorÞórsdóttir gives a statement: Says her child's father was a stalker  Iceland Monitor

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Iceland’s Minister for Children resigns over controversial past relationship with a teenager - MintIceland’s Minister for Children resigns over controversial past relationship with a teenager  Mint

Iceland's Minister for Children admits she had teen's baby 30 years ago, quits - India TodayIceland's Minister for Children admits she had teen's baby 30 years ago, quits  India Today

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The scandal over Iceland minister who quit after confessing to having a child with a teen - FirstpostThe scandal over Iceland minister who quit after confessing to having a child with a teen  Firstpost

Why it's time for Norway and Iceland to join EU - EUobserverWhy it's time for Norway and Iceland to join EU  EUobserver

Foreign Minister welcomes Iceland’s efforts to join the EU - The Diplomat in SpainForeign Minister welcomes Iceland’s efforts to join the EU  The Diplomat in Spain

Glaciers and geopolitics: Why Iceland matters for European security - European Council on Foreign RelationsGlaciers and geopolitics: Why Iceland matters for European security  European Council on Foreign Relations

Newly-listed GlacierShares Nasdaq Iceland ETF (GLCR) to track the MarketVector Iceland Global Index - Business WireNewly-listed GlacierShares Nasdaq Iceland ETF (GLCR) to track the MarketVector Iceland Global Index  Business Wire

Iceland Seafood International hf: Information related to Annual General Meeting - GlobeNewswireIceland Seafood International hf: Information related to Annual General Meeting  GlobeNewswire

Education Minister attends International Summit of the Teaching Profession in Iceland - Department of Education NIEducation Minister attends International Summit of the Teaching Profession in Iceland  Department of Education NI

Iceland education minister quits over her past affair with teen - The Times of IndiaIceland education minister quits over her past affair with teen  The Times of India

‘Worst is yet to come’: Scientists fear Iceland’s volcanic fury is just starting - Business Today‘Worst is yet to come’: Scientists fear Iceland’s volcanic fury is just starting  Business Today

Iceland Foods and Ninja combine for ‘ground breaking’ air fryer-only range - The GrocerIceland Foods and Ninja combine for ‘ground breaking’ air fryer-only range  The Grocer

Iceland has come up with ingenious way to keep its roads safe that the US surely has to copy - Supercar BlondieIceland has come up with ingenious way to keep its roads safe that the US surely has to copy  Supercar Blondie

Iceland Minister Quits After Confessing To Having A Child With Teenage Boy - NDTVIceland Minister Quits After Confessing To Having A Child With Teenage Boy  NDTV

Iceland Seafood International hf: Annual General Meeting 26 March 2025 - "proposed resolutions" - GlobeNewswireIceland Seafood International hf: Annual General Meeting 26 March 2025 - "proposed resolutions"  GlobeNewswire

Credit card expert: I used 100,000 points to take my mom and grandma on a 'once in a lifetime' trip to Iceland—here's exactly how I did it - CNBCCredit card expert: I used 100,000 points to take my mom and grandma on a 'once in a lifetime' trip to Iceland—here's exactly how I did it  CNBC

Iceland's minister for children quits after admitting she had a baby with a teenager 30 years ago - The Associated PressIceland's minister for children quits after admitting she had a baby with a teenager 30 years ago  The Associated Press

Seminar: European Security and Defence in a Changing World - EEASSeminar: European Security and Defence in a Changing World  EEAS

Women Now Hold All Top Leadership Positions in Iceland - IcelandReviewWomen Now Hold All Top Leadership Positions in Iceland  IcelandReview

Yellow Weather Warnings in West & South Iceland Today - IcelandReviewYellow Weather Warnings in West & South Iceland Today  IcelandReview

Iceland - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateIceland  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Iceland Vs Kosovo Live Streaming, Nations League Play-Offs: When, Where To Watch League B/C Second Leg Match - Outlook IndiaIceland Vs Kosovo Live Streaming, Nations League Play-Offs: When, Where To Watch League B/C Second Leg Match  Outlook India

Iceland’s Minister For Children Quits Over Secret Baby With Teen Boy 3 Decades Ago - News18Iceland’s Minister For Children Quits Over Secret Baby With Teen Boy 3 Decades Ago  News18

Beyond Paradise’s Kris Marshall looks back: ‘I was once fired from Iceland for wearing blue sunglasses on the till’ - The GuardianBeyond Paradise’s Kris Marshall looks back: ‘I was once fired from Iceland for wearing blue sunglasses on the till’  The Guardian

Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands Boost Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Industries in Europe - Travel And Tour WorldFinland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands Boost Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Industries in Europe  Travel And Tour World

Iceland Minister Resigns After Revelation Of Past Relationship With 15-Year-Old - Times NowIceland Minister Resigns After Revelation Of Past Relationship With 15-Year-Old  Times Now

Eruption at the Sundhnúkur crater row remains likely - Icelandic Meteorological OfficeEruption at the Sundhnúkur crater row remains likely  Icelandic Meteorological Office

Iceland vs Kosovo: UEFA Nations League stats & head-to-head - BBC.comIceland vs Kosovo: UEFA Nations League stats & head-to-head  BBC.com

Kosovo vs Iceland: UEFA Nations League stats & head-to-head - BBC.comKosovo vs Iceland: UEFA Nations League stats & head-to-head  BBC.com

EU Country Cancer Profile: Iceland 2025 - OECDEU Country Cancer Profile: Iceland 2025  OECD

Iceland itineraries: 4 routes around the country - Lonely Planet Travel NewsIceland itineraries: 4 routes around the country  Lonely Planet Travel News

Keeping traditional Icelandic knitting alive - BBC.comKeeping traditional Icelandic knitting alive  BBC.com

‘Women are the best to women’: has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism? - The Guardian‘Women are the best to women’: has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism?  The Guardian

Scotland Under-21s lose 6-1 to Iceland Under-21s in Spain - BBC.comScotland Under-21s lose 6-1 to Iceland Under-21s in Spain  BBC.com

Highlights: Iceland 1-3 Kosovo - UEFA.comHighlights: Iceland 1-3 Kosovo  UEFA.com

Rare polar bear shot in Iceland after terrifying encounter with resident. Here's what happened - Hindustan TimesRare polar bear shot in Iceland after terrifying encounter with resident. Here's what happened  Hindustan Times

Volcanic eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula: What travellers need to know - The Times of IndiaVolcanic eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula: What travellers need to know  The Times of India

NATO - Photo gallery: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland visits NATO, 16-Jan.-2025 - NATO HQNATO - Photo gallery: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland visits NATO, 16-Jan.-2025  NATO HQ

EU Survival Alert: Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Urge Citizens to Prepare for War, Cyberattacks, and Extreme Weather as Tourism Sector Braces for - Travel And Tour WorldEU Survival Alert: Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Urge Citizens to Prepare for War, Cyberattacks, and Extreme Weather as Tourism Sector Braces for  Travel And Tour World

Polar Bear Appears In Iceland For 1st Time In 8 Years, Shot Dead By Police - NDTVPolar Bear Appears In Iceland For 1st Time In 8 Years, Shot Dead By Police  NDTV

I sailed all around Iceland on a small luxury cruise. My $6,500 trip was a surprisingly incredible value. - Business InsiderI sailed all around Iceland on a small luxury cruise. My $6,500 trip was a surprisingly incredible value.  Business Insider

Breakthrough coming? Iceland could get solar power from space in 2030 - Space.comBreakthrough coming? Iceland could get solar power from space in 2030  Space.com

Starbucks to Open Soon in Iceland - IcelandReviewStarbucks to Open Soon in Iceland  IcelandReview

2024 Sees Highest Emigration Rate From Iceland On Record - IcelandReview2024 Sees Highest Emigration Rate From Iceland On Record  IcelandReview

Explore true Icelandic culture in the country's less-travelled north - BBC.comExplore true Icelandic culture in the country's less-travelled north  BBC.com

Police in Iceland shoot rare polar bear spotted after years - The Times of IndiaPolice in Iceland shoot rare polar bear spotted after years  The Times of India

NATO - News: Finnish Air Force leads NATO Air Policing in Iceland for the first time, 06-Feb.-2025 - NATO HQNATO - News: Finnish Air Force leads NATO Air Policing in Iceland for the first time, 06-Feb.-2025  NATO HQ

Getting connected in Iceland: your guide to eSIMs, wi-fi and mobile networks - Lonely Planet Travel NewsGetting connected in Iceland: your guide to eSIMs, wi-fi and mobile networks  Lonely Planet Travel News

Iceland Minister for Children Quits After Admitting She Had 16-Year-Old’s Baby Decades Ago - PEOPLEIceland Minister for Children Quits After Admitting She Had 16-Year-Old’s Baby Decades Ago  PEOPLE

Iceland-Kosovo | UEFA Nations League 2025 - UEFA.comIceland-Kosovo | UEFA Nations League 2025  UEFA.com

Putin Hints at US Interest in Iceland and Greenland, Says Former Minister - IcelandReviewPutin Hints at US Interest in Iceland and Greenland, Says Former Minister  IcelandReview

Iceland’s education system under scrutiny: High grades, low standards - Iceland MonitorIceland’s education system under scrutiny: High grades, low standards  Iceland Monitor

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains - Reuters.comIceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains  Reuters.com

Kosovo Defeats Iceland 3-1, Advances To League B - Gazeta ExpressKosovo Defeats Iceland 3-1, Advances To League B  Gazeta Express

Breaking News: Freezing of royalties for Iceland's Eurovision song due to similarity with an Israeli song - Eurovision News | MusicBreaking News: Freezing of royalties for Iceland's Eurovision song due to similarity with an Israeli song  Eurovision News | Music

‘A welfare state with a budget on the right side of zero’: Iceland’s youngest-ever prime minister has a plan for a new kind of governance - The Guardian‘A welfare state with a budget on the right side of zero’: Iceland’s youngest-ever prime minister has a plan for a new kind of governance  The Guardian

Iceland receives WHO award for leadership in advancing a well-being economy - World Health OrganizationIceland receives WHO award for leadership in advancing a well-being economy  World Health Organization

Inside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food - BBC.comInside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food  BBC.com

8 of the best winter experiences to have in Iceland - National Geographic8 of the best winter experiences to have in Iceland  National Geographic

Highlights: Kosovo 2-1 Iceland - UEFA.comHighlights: Kosovo 2-1 Iceland  UEFA.com

Iceland bid to join EU should not be driven by Donald Trump fears, says PM - Financial TimesIceland bid to join EU should not be driven by Donald Trump fears, says PM  Financial Times

Three generations of family celebrate Mother's Day working at Iceland - NationalWorldThree generations of family celebrate Mother's Day working at Iceland  NationalWorld

Social Democrats win Iceland’s snap elections as incumbents punished - Al Jazeera EnglishSocial Democrats win Iceland’s snap elections as incumbents punished  Al Jazeera English

Iceland Minister Asthildur resigns after admitting she had baby with teen 30 yrs ago | Eiríkur reportedly paid child support for 18 yrs | Inshorts - InshortsIceland Minister Asthildur resigns after admitting she had baby with teen 30 yrs ago | Eiríkur reportedly paid child support for 18 yrs | Inshorts  Inshorts

Plane passengers film Iceland volcano lava from above - BBC.comPlane passengers film Iceland volcano lava from above  BBC.com

Iceland issues permits allowing whale hunting until 2029 - BBC.comIceland issues permits allowing whale hunting until 2029  BBC.com

Iceland PM calls new election as coalition government collapses - Al Jazeera EnglishIceland PM calls new election as coalition government collapses  Al Jazeera English

Social democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland’s election - The Associated PressSocial democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland’s election  The Associated Press

Hundreds of whales to be harpooned as Iceland issues new hunting licenses - Mongabay.comHundreds of whales to be harpooned as Iceland issues new hunting licenses  Mongabay.com

Somebody Somewhere’s Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Had to Cool Down Iceland’s Charisma - VultureSomebody Somewhere’s Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Had to Cool Down Iceland’s Charisma  Vulture

From Iceland — More People Left Iceland In 2024 Than Ever Before - Reykjavík GrapevineFrom Iceland — More People Left Iceland In 2024 Than Ever Before  Reykjavík Grapevine

Australia, Canada, Iceland, Finland, New Zealand, Austria, Sweden, Estonia, Norway, Portugal and More Crowned Among the Top Twenty Five Most Tranquil and Serene Vacation Destinations for 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldAustralia, Canada, Iceland, Finland, New Zealand, Austria, Sweden, Estonia, Norway, Portugal and More Crowned Among the Top Twenty Five Most Tranquil and Serene Vacation Destinations for 2025  Travel And Tour World

Lava Nears Iceland’s Blue Lagoon - nasa.govLava Nears Iceland’s Blue Lagoon  nasa.gov

Iceland switches back to plastic trays after vacuum-packed meat backlash - Packaging EuropeIceland switches back to plastic trays after vacuum-packed meat backlash  Packaging Europe

Iceland wants immigrants to learn the language - FRANCE 24 EnglishIceland wants immigrants to learn the language  FRANCE 24 English

Iceland’s opposition Social Democrats take slight lead in snap elections - Al Jazeera EnglishIceland’s opposition Social Democrats take slight lead in snap elections  Al Jazeera English

Public Reacts to Iceland: Væb – Róa - ESCBubblePublic Reacts to Iceland: Væb – Róa  ESCBubble

From Iceland — Starbucks To Open In Reykjavík Soon - Reykjavík GrapevineFrom Iceland — Starbucks To Open In Reykjavík Soon  Reykjavík Grapevine

Iceland: Freedom on the Net 2024 Country Report - Freedom HouseIceland: Freedom on the Net 2024 Country Report  Freedom House

"First Woman" Is Now Available In Iceland - NASA Watch"First Woman" Is Now Available In Iceland  NASA Watch

Win an Iceland expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Explorer - World of CruisingWin an Iceland expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Explorer  World of Cruising

Kosovo-Iceland | UEFA Nations League 2025 - UEFA.comKosovo-Iceland | UEFA Nations League 2025  UEFA.com

Cold But Dry Weather Across Iceland This Weekend - IcelandReviewCold But Dry Weather Across Iceland This Weekend  IcelandReview

Spain, Portugal, Iceland, Greece And The Mediterranean Ready To Welcome Sky Princess As It Embarks On A Thrilling 2025 Season Of Exclusive Cruises From Southampton - Travel And Tour WorldSpain, Portugal, Iceland, Greece And The Mediterranean Ready To Welcome Sky Princess As It Embarks On A Thrilling 2025 Season Of Exclusive Cruises From Southampton  Travel And Tour World

Preserving languages for the future - OpenAIPreserving languages for the future  OpenAI

???? Iceland: Who Are VÆB? - Eurovoix???? Iceland: Who Are VÆB?  Eurovoix

From Iceland — Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir New University Of Iceland Dean - Reykjavík GrapevineFrom Iceland — Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir New University Of Iceland Dean  Reykjavík Grapevine

Following a family mystery to Iceland’s remotest village - Financial TimesFollowing a family mystery to Iceland’s remotest village  Financial Times

Upwelling of melt-depleted mantle under Iceland - Nature.comUpwelling of melt-depleted mantle under Iceland  Nature.com

OECD Economic Surveys: Iceland 2023 - OECDOECD Economic Surveys: Iceland 2023  OECD