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Iceland rejects EU vote in referendum focused on Trump and fishing

The capital of Reykjavik was the only area where a majority supported the referendum

The Independent UK · Aug 30

Iceland rejects restarting EU accession talks in referendum

Icelanders voted to reject reopening EU membership talks, official results showed Sunday, dealing a blow to the government's push to join the bloc and handing a win to those who argued the country's prized fishing waters were too important to risk. The results will disappoint Brussels, which had hoped to…

France 24 · Aug 30

Iceland rejects EU accession talks after divisive referendum campaign

Well-funded no camp prevails, winning 52.8% of votes and gaining plaudits from Eurosceptic figures across Europe

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30

Sweden’s national broadcaster confirms it will take part in Eurovision 2026

Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pulled out of the singing competition following the EBU general assembly in Geneva on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025

Will a boycott over Israel divide the Eurovision Song Contest?

Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Spain and Slovania have said they will not participate in the competition if Israel does.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2025

Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and tourists at the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Iceland Volcano Erupts For Ninth Time Since 2023

A volcano erupted on Wednesday in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula in the southwest, weather authorities said, the ninth eruption to hit the region since the end of 2023.

International Business Times · Jul 16, 2025

Icelanders Head To The Polls After Government Collapse

Icelanders vote in a legislative election Saturday after the collapse of a fraught coalition prompted a snap poll where the economy is a top concern.

International Business Times · Nov 30, 2024

Iceland PM calls new election as coalition government collapses

PM Bjarni Benediktsson calls election for November, cites policy disagreements as responsible for gov’t collapse.

Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2024

Ice cave collapse in Iceland kills 1 tourist and leaves 2 missing

Rescuers in Iceland are working by hand to cut through the remnants of a collapsed ice cave as they search for two tourists missing for more than 24 hours since a glacier caved in

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024