The Latest Breaking News from Iceland

Iceland says commercial whaling can resume after temporary ban

Iceland's government says commercial hunting of fin whales can resume in the country with stricter requirements on hunting methods and increased supervision

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Whale hunting returns to Iceland despite hopes ban would last forever

An investigation found that around 40%  of hunted whales did not die instantly

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Labour peer Alan Haworth dies on Iceland holiday with wife

He was a secretary of the parliamentary Labour Party from 1992 to 2004, then a member of the House of Lords.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Scientists Find a Possible Connection Between Climate Change and Earthquake Risk

Torrential rains could cause more seismic events — including earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, based on decades of data.

Inverse · Aug 13, 2023

Alperen Sengun excels in limited FIBA minutes as Turkey crushes Iceland

Young #Rockets big man Alperen Sengun had 10 points, 7 rebounds, and a block in only 15 minutes Saturday, helping Turkey crush Iceland in FIBA play. Here’s our look at his top moments.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 12, 2023

Instruments for NASA's VERITAS Venus mission get a test in Iceland (photos)

This summer, the German Aerospace Center is testing instruments for NASA's VERITAS Venus mission on Iceland's lava flows, a stand-in for the hellishly hot planet.

Space · Aug 11, 2023

How climate change might trigger more earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Earth’s climate is changing rapidly. In some areas, escalating temperatures are increasing the frequency and likelihood of wildfires and drought. In others, they are making downpours and storms more intense or accelerating the pace of glacial melting.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2023

Jeff Gunter, a dermatologist who was Trump's ambassador to Iceland, is running for Nevada Senate

A dermatologist who was ambassador to Iceland during Donald Trump’s administration is running for U.S. Senate in Nevada

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

Iceland's newest volcano is now spewing out tornadoes

As well as tornadoes, loud bangs sounding across the Reykjanes Peninsula indicate that pockets of methane within the lava are exploding.

LiveScience · Aug 2, 2023