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Iceland finds mosquitoes for first time after facing record heat
First Mosquitoes’ Discovery in Iceland Marks History
Working Visit of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang to Iceland, 15 to 18 October 2025

Working Visit of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang to Iceland, 15 to 18 October 2025

Minister of State (MOS) for Foreign Affairs and for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang will visit Reykjavík, Iceland from 15 to 18 October 2025 to attend the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) at the invitation of Chairman of the Arctic Circle...

Owner:  Singaporean Government
“Buying Greenland is foolish” – or is it?

“Buying Greenland is foolish” – or is it?

Back to Publications The Greenland ice sheet seen from space. Photo: NASA Recent controversial statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the potential annexation of Greenland – alongside Canada and Panama – have reignited debates over US...

Owner:  The Arctic Institute
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Ring Road Closed At Two Locations In South Iceland Due To High Winds

Ring Road Closed At Two Locations In South Iceland Due To High Winds

Per Vedur.is, the Ring Road is closed at two locations in southern Iceland today. The location of the current closures is between Vík and Markarfljót and between Fagurhólsmýri and Freysnes. Additionally, as documented in Vedur.is, yellow warnings...

Owner:  Hilmar Grétarsson
Meet Flint, the Sanctuary's young Icelandic colt

Meet Flint, the Sanctuary's young Icelandic colt

THE Mare and Foal Sanctuary is celebrating having named their young Icelandic colt thriving under their care at the charity’s Newton Abbot rescue centre. The charity says it was ‘delighted’ to announce the winning name for the little Icelandic...

Owner:  Tindle Family
Iceland Might Shift Parliamentary Seats from Rural Areas to Capital

Iceland Might Shift Parliamentary Seats from Rural Areas to Capital

Four parliamentary seats could be shifted from rural constituencies to the capital area, if efforts to equalise the distribution of seats across Iceland’s constituencies go ahead. This potential redistribution aims to ensure that the weight of...

Owner:  Viktor Ólason
Mosquitos discovered in Iceland for the first time

Mosquitos discovered in Iceland for the first time

By Isabella McHugh Staff Writer For as long as humans have known, mosquitoes never ventured past the chilly Icelandic borders. Now, for the first time, three of them made it a home. Three mosquitos were discovered by a man named Bjorn Hjaltason...

Owner:  The College of New Jersey
Yellow Weather Warning Over Most Of Iceland

Yellow Weather Warning Over Most Of Iceland

The Icelandic Met Office has issued yellow weather alerts for most regions due to strong northeasterly gales and storms, reports RÚV. Sharp wind gusts are expected near mountains, and roads are likely to become extremely slippery tonight and...

Owner:  Hilmar Grétarsson
‘The Love That Remains’ Trailer: Janus Films Set January 30 Release For Iceland’s Oscar Entry

‘The Love That Remains’ Trailer: Janus Films Set January 30 Release For Iceland’s Oscar Entry

EXCLUSIVE: Janus Films has set a January 30, 2026 release date for Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason’s family drama The Love That Remains and unveiled its trailer for the film. The work captures a year in the life of a family as the parents...

Owner:  Jay Penske
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
Mosquitoes confirmed in Iceland for the first time, scientists announce

Mosquitoes confirmed in Iceland for the first time, scientists announce

A volcano erupted in Iceland on Wednesday, July 16, forcing the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. (Credit: Hordur Kristleifsson -- @h0rdur via Storyful) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For the first time in reported...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Iceland just lost its No. 1 spot as world’s safest country - the new safest country will surprise you
Road Closures and Snowstorms to Hit Iceland

Road Closures and Snowstorms to Hit Iceland

Iceland’s road network is facing significant disruptions today due to icy conditions, with more severe weather expected in the north later this evening. As reported by RÚV, icy patches have been reported across several regions, including the...

Owner:  Viktor Ólason
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