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Want to work remotely from an EU country this summer? These are the visas you'll need

Working remotely in a vibrant foreign location could be the way to spice up your summer

Evening Standard

EVE Online studio CCP is making a medieval-style tome of epic poetry inked with the blood of players to commemorate the game: 'It turns out, to store information, a really good way is to take blood and write on calfskin'

CCP is giving most of the fan blood to the Blood Bank of Iceland, while keeping some to write a calfskin illuminated manuscript about EVE Online.

PC Gamer

Kevin McCloud's guide to Akureyri and intrepid Iceland

The Grand Designs presenter heads to the far north, where ferocious waterfalls and elemental beauty await

Evening Standard

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Hannah Kent: ‘I was kind of having a second adolescence’

The acclaimed writer on Iceland, euphoria and how a box of her own teenage writings made her reckon with the story she had told about herself

The Guardian - AU

Volkswagen Could Give Ford More Reskinned Cars

Ford of Europe is not doing well. Last year, the Blue Oval moved 426,307 cars in the 27 countries that make up the European Union, plus the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. That’s 87,174 fewer vehicles than the year before, causing the brand’s market share to drop to…

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Ross Edgley aims to be ‘as fat as possible but as fit as possible’ for huge Icelandic swimming challenge

Consuming 10,000 calories per day, spending 12 hours in the water and inhaling baguettes wrapped in pizzas – this isn’t your typical training camp

The Independent UK

25 Fun Facts About Iceland That Most People Go Their Whole Life Without Knowing

Iceland is such a beautiful country with stunning nature, interesting traditions, and rich history. Here are some interesting facts about Iceland that you might not have known.

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Mini ice age was final death blow to Roman Empire, unusual rocks in Iceland suggest

Rocks from Greenland found on Iceland's west coast could link the late Roman Empire's fall to a spell of sudden climate change. But historians say that the real story is likely much more complicated.

LiveScience

"A unique opportunity to fuse sport, nature, and science" - record-breaker Ross Edgley to swim around Iceland

The British open water swimmer will collect water samples along the way to monitor pollution levels and biodiversity

Advnture

First man to swim around Great Britain announces his next challenge – and it might be his biggest test yet

Ross Edgley will face huge waves, high winds and freezing temperatures while sharing the water with killer whales

The Independent UK

The Volcanic Way: How to unlock Iceland’s magical landscape

Amid dramatic volcanoes, steaming lava fields and glacial lagoons, a new self-drive route invites travellers to embrace Iceland’s wild unpredictability – Maryann Wright enjoys an incredible, elemental experience in the Land of Fire and Ice

The Independent UK

Coolcations: Why more people are flocking to destinations in Norway, Finland and Iceland this summer

Coolcations in destinations such as Norway, Iceland and Finland are expected to continue seeing a boom this summer- but could they cause overtourism in the Nordics?

Euronews

We believe in free trade, Iceland Prime Minister Frostadóttir tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir reaffirmed her commitment to free trade by rejecting counter-tariffs against the US, despite rising global trade tensions and concerns about spillover effects on Iceland’s relationship with the EU.

Euronews

Whaling season cancelled for second consecutive year in Iceland

The controversial practice of ‘whaling’, hunting and killing whales to extract and sell their meat is currently only permitted in Iceland, Norway and Japan.

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British Airways flight from Bahamas to London diverted to Canada after medical emergency

A British Airways flight from the Bahamas to London was diverted to Canada and Iceland, adding 11 hours to its journey

The Guardian - UK

Euro 2025 power rankings: how the Lionesses and the rest are shaping up

After a frenetic international window, here’s what we have learned about England and the 15 other contenders

Euronews

Geopolitical shifts will affect Iceland's EU referendum, says prime minister

"I don't want to drive our EU accession talks based on fear," Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir told Euronews in an interview.

The Independent UK

New evidence suggests surprise reason behind fall of Roman Empire

Discovery of ‘unusual rocks’ may confirm an ice age caused the fall of the Roman empire

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Mumsnet launches first branded products with Iceland

The five ready meals could all be created at home from scratch using cupboard ingredients and cost £2 each, the parenting site and supermarket said.

The Guardian - UK

20 of Europe’s most beautifully located campsites – chosen by experts

We asked camping pros to tell us about their favourite sites, from the highest pitches in Switzerland to a wilderness reserve in Sweden

The Guardian - UK

‘Business Vikings’ in line for payday as deal agreed to create £4bn UK food giant

Icelandic brothers’ ready meal firm Bakkavor to be taken over by sandwich maker Greencore

Evening Standard

Blue Lagoon tourists evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland

Iceland’s Meteorological Office reported that the eruption began at approximately 9:45 AM local time

LiveScience

Lava bursts through Grindavík's defense barriers as new volcanic eruption begins on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula

The Guardian - UK

Icelandic town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuated after volcanic eruption

Those who have not already left Grindavík warned nearby eruption could be much bigger than previous 10 since 2021

Euronews

Iceland’s Blue Lagoon spa and nearby town evacuated due to volcanic eruption

Flames and smoke shot through the air as the volcanic fissure opened near the town of Grindavik.

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