Iceland

Iceland kills first whales since 2023, resuming commercial hunt

Icelandic public broadcaster RUV reported that two fin whales were killed.

Fan celebrations that light up the World Cup

Japanese fans in costume as they support their team against Netherlands on June 14.

Iceland's finance minister says EU membership is vital as Arctic rivalry and trade wars intensify

FILE PHOTO: A general view of Bessastadir, the residency of the President of Iceland near Reykjavik, Iceland, January 17, 2024 REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

Japan capitalise on new substitution rule but coach Moriyasu warns of double-edged sword

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Japan v Iceland - National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - May 31, 2026 Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu after the match during the send-off ahead of the World Cup REUTERS/Issei Kato

Deniz Undav shines with two goals, one assist in Germany’s 4-0 win over Finland

Germany's Deniz Undav scoring their third goal past a tackle from Finland defender Tony Miettinen in their 4-0 friendly win on May 31.

Japan defeat Iceland in World Cup send-off through late Ogawa header

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Japan v Iceland - National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - May 31, 2026 Japan's Koki Ogawa scores their first goal REUTERS/Issei Kato

Travel News

S’porean named finalist in Icelandair’s global campaign for a ‘really bad photographer’

Mr Mikael (left), 24, is among 13 finalists from cities including Zurich, Sao Paulo and Toronto competing for Icelandair’s best worst photographer title.

Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August

Iceland ousts Switzerland as priciest nation, union says

Food prices in Iceland exceed those in the other Nordic nations, which are also among the priciest globally, by 44 per cent.

Pool-loving Icelanders want to keep UNESCO listing a secret from tourists

Ms Thordis Erla Agustsdottir, a photographer who documents Iceland's pool culture, at an outdoor public pool in Reykjavik, Iceland, on Feb 13.

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