Iceland News News Iceland » Social: 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 » Social: Europe’s Geothermal Moment: What Iceland’s Energy Revolution Teaches Us
Iceland transformed its heating system from oil to geothermal at a surprising speed—Europe should take note. Europe stands at a critical juncture in its energy transition. The imperative to strengthen ...
News Iceland » Social: I Visited Iceland’s Best New Social Wellness Spa. Here’s Why It Deserves a Spot on Your Bucket List.
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Nordic island nation of Iceland is best known as one of fire and ice. A dip in its naturally warm hot ...
News Iceland » Social: Social democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland’s election
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Voters in Iceland joined a global trend of punishing incumbents in a parliamentary election, with a center-left party winning the largest share of votes in the North Atlantic ...
News Iceland » Social: Social Democrats overtake PM's party in Iceland vote
Iceland's opposition Social Democrats overtook the governing Independence Party of Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson after a snap election prompted by the collapse of his fraught coalition government ...
News Iceland » Social: Global warming: Iceland records its first mosquito sighting ever
Earlier this year, Iceland recorded unusually high temperatures, with 2025 described by some as one of its warmest years ...
News Iceland » Social: Iceland to ‘propose’ higher tourist tax following record-breaking number of visitors
Iceland has witnessed 1.8 million international tourists in the first nine months of 2025 despite reports that its appeal has ‘slumped’.View on euronews ...
News Iceland » Social: Social democrats gain and incumbents are punished in Iceland's election
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Voters in Iceland joined a global trend of punishing incumbents in a parliamentary election, with a center-left party winning the largest share of votes in the North Atlantic ...