Today, 1 January, is a public holiday in Iceland, with many workplaces, public institutions, and services closed as the country marks the beginning of the new year. Looking ahead, 2026 is set to bring several notable moments to Iceland, spanning politics, …
Richard Walker, executive chairman of the frozen food retailer and a newly appointed Labour peer, has warned that too many politicians fail to grasp how businesses actually function — particularly those operating on tight margins and employing thousands of …
It was shorts weather for Santa as parts of Iceland set record high temperatures this past Christmas Eve. Air that originated in the tropics swept across the country, helping temperatures in places surge to nearly 70 degrees on December 24. Seyðisfjörður, …
While Reykjavík hosts its own programme of New Year’s Eve bonfires, communities elsewhere in Iceland will also gather around fires this evening to mark the end of the year. An overview compiled by RÚV shows dozens of events planned nationwide, reflecting …
A lack of commercial literacy inside government is making it harder for companies to do business and is stunting growth in Britain, the boss of Iceland has warned. Richard Walker, executive chairman of the frozen food retailer and a newly appointed Labour …
Iceland recorded its warmest Christmas Eve on record after temperatures reached 19.8C in the eastern town of Seyðisfjörður, an unprecedented figure for December in the North Atlantic island nation. The temperature was recorded at 11am local time on 24 …
Iceland is falling behind competing destinations after withdrawing from international tourism marketing, according to senior figures in the sector, who warn that the impact is now visible in booking data. Icelandstofa has raised concerns that rival …
Seven years ago I submitted myself to what remains the most memorable spa treatment of my life, courtesy of an underwater massage at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon. My therapist, Hank, was a blond former US serviceman with bulging biceps, Baywatch hair and teeth so …
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