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Mosquitoes were discovered in Iceland for the first time, potentially ending the country's mosquito-free status, adding to its unique profile as a travel destination.
News Iceland » History: The day Iceland’s women made history
On October 24, 1975, 90% of women in Iceland went on strike. They stopped working, in their jobs and at home, to demonstrate the irreplaceable role of women in society. It’s now the most gender equal ...
News Iceland » History: Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
Mosquitoes were discovered in Iceland for the first time this month, likely arriving by freight and leaving only one place on Earth without confirmed mosquito sightings.
News Iceland » History: Why Have Mosquitoes Appeared in Iceland for the First Time?
Due to climate change, mosquitoes have finally appeared in Iceland, which has been known as one of the only mosquito-free countries.
News Iceland » History: Iceland was the only country in the world without mosquitos—now they’ve found three
Until recently, Iceland was the only country in the world to be free of one of the most maddening and dangerous insects: mosquitoes. But if you’re thinking that a second nation has been declared ...
News Iceland » History: Scientists confirm that mosquitoes are now living in Iceland for the first time ever
Iceland recorded its first verified population of mosquitoes. The cold-tolerant species Culiseta annulata survived Iceland’s mild autumn.
News Iceland » History: How Iceland's Women's Strike Changed History Forever
Women in Iceland could vote, get an education and run for public office by the 1970s. But they were still hugely underrepresented in the Parliament, only making up 0-5% of politicians. As a result, a ...
News Iceland » History: Iceland reports the presence of mosquitoes for the first time, as climate warms
The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Natural Science Institute of Iceland, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight.
News Iceland » History: Bug expert terrified to see mosquitoes in Iceland for the first time in history: ‘The last fortress has fallen’
The skeeters were identified by citizen scientist Björn Hjaltason, who posted a blurb on their encroachment in the Facebook group Insects in Iceland. Hjaltason warned that “the last fortress has ...
News Iceland » History: Mosquitoes Found in Iceland for the First Time
Iceland, one of the last places on Earth to be free of mosquitoes, recorded its first sighting this month. Scientists say warming is making the country more hospitable to the insects.
News Iceland » History: Climate change worsens as Iceland confirms mosquito sightings in historic first
Iceland has for the first time in history confirmed the sightings of mosquitos, a worrying development depicting the worsening climate change. The rapid global warming has led to mild ...
News Iceland » History: Florida’s most pesky insect found in Iceland for 1st time in history. Here’s why this matters
Iceland just discovered something they'd never seen before, in essentially recorded history for the country. This could be a sign of what's to come as time continues to go on.