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Iceland

Europe 2 years ago

Iceland evacuates town over concerns of volcanic eruption

The Icelandic Meteorological Office said on Saturday there was a "considerable" risk of an eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula because the size of the underground magma intrusion and the rate at which it was moving.

Environment 2 years ago

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'Orange like the sun': visitors flock to Iceland volcano

Despite warnings to stay away from Iceland's latest volcanic eruption near Reykjavik, a group of curious visitors couldn't resist the lure of lava that is "orange like the sun".

Community 3 years ago

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Iceland chilled by violence worthy of its noir novels

Long considered the "most peaceful country in the world", Iceland's tranquillity has been shattered by a spate of shootings and stabbings involving criminal gangs.

Environment 4 years ago

Iceland's volcanic eruption the longest in half a century

It will be six months on Sunday that Reykjavik's volcanic eruption first began, making it the longest Iceland has witnessed in more than 50 years.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Iceland, home to world's most expensive feather treasure

On a remote island in Breidafjordur Bay off the west coast of Iceland, a thousand-year-old harvest takes place -- the hunt for elusive eiderdown, used to make some of the world's best duvets and quilts.

Business 4 years ago

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How Indonesia can benefit from EFTA trade deal

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has outlined the opportunities for investment and trade under a recently approved partnership with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Environment 4 years ago

Iceland volcano unleashes third lava stream

The spectacular eruption began on March 19 when a first fissure disgorged a steady stream of lava, flowing into the Geldingadalir valley of Mount Fagradalsfjall on Iceland's southwestern tip.

Sports 4 years ago

Germany cruise past Iceland in opening World Cup qualifier

Germany cruised to a 3-0 win over Iceland on Thursday to get their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start after their players staged a pre-match demonstration for human rights.

World 5 years ago

Denmark, Norway, Iceland suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine

Denmark was first to announce its suspension, "following reports of serious cases of blood clots" among people who had received the vaccine, the country's Health Authority said in a statement.

Environment 5 years ago

Giant metallic 'steed' traverses Iceland's threatened glacier

Instead of a slow slog on snowshoes, a giant bus sweeps passengers at up to 60 kilometers an hour across Iceland's second largest glacier, which scientists predict will likely be nearly gone by the end of the century.

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