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WORLD2d ago'It's just cold and silent': Ragnar Jónasson and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir on the rise of Icelandic NoirAs crime fiction continues to dominate Iceland's book charts, two of its best selling authors — Ragnar Jónasson and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir — sat down with Euronews Culture to discuss why one of the safest countries in the world is so drawn to literary darkness.EuroNews [en]
WORLD4d ago$599 & up -- Iceland adventure w/fights & northern lights tourIceland is known for its volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, hot springs, and, of course, the Northern Lights. Explore Reykjavik over 4 nights.travelzoo · united states of america
WORLDSep 7The return of whale hunting in Iceland stirs public debateLacking market opportunities, the last whaling company still in operation decided not to use its fishing quotas for 2024 and 2025. But during summer 2026, the company Hvalur hf. killed more than 50 whales, reigniting discussions over a total ban.Le Monde [en]
WORLDSep 3‘Even I can’t mess this up’: Behind the lens in Iceland with the ‘really bad photographer'What happens when Iceland’s most beautiful landscapes meet the ‘world’s worst photographer’? Icelandair set Blanche Mortemard on a 10-day adventure, and here’s what her itinerary looked like.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 31Solar eclipse accommodation demand surges in Spain and Iceland. Is it too late to book?Unlike most travel trends, eclipse demand is remarkably concentrated in a brief period and geographic zone.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 17Seattle man to run 220 miles across Iceland to raise money for Ukrainian amputeesA man from Seattle plans to run 220 miles across Iceland to raise funds for Ukrainian amputees. This highlights a charitable effort to support war victims.kiro7.com · United States