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Iceland has no armed forces, but that could change
The Economist
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July 10, 2025
Zipping over lava fields and fjords, the Icelandic coastguard were putting a chopper crew through its paces. The coastguard, which Iceland relies on instead of an army, does everything from rescuing wayward tourists to protecting undersea cables...
Icelander graduates top of class at Columbia
Iceland Monitor
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July 10, 2025
Lawyer Guðrún Gígja Sigurðardóttir recently graduated with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Columbia Law School in New York. Morgunblaðið received a tip that Guðrún had not only completed the program but had graduated at the top of her class....
How to get £5 free at Iceland during the summer holidays – see if you’re eligible
Doncaster Free Press
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July 11, 2025
Iceland and The Food Warehouse is launching a new scheme designed to help the most vulnerable families this summer. The supermarket is not only accepting free school meal vouchers throughout the summer, but is also giving customers a £5 top up,...
A Breath of Fresh Adventure: Discover Iceland by Campervan
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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July 11, 2025
A woman traveling in her Lava campervan. Photo courtesy of Lava Car Rental When summer casts its golden glow over Iceland, the country transforms into a breathtaking playground of extremes, where fire and ice meet, and nature steals the show. If...
Gaupset nets brace as Norway beats Iceland at Women's Euro
TSN
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July 10, 2025
THUN, Switzerland (AP) — Signe Gaupset became the youngest player to score twice in a Women’s European Championship match as she led Norway to a 4-3 win over Iceland on Thursday. UEFA said Gaupset, who is 20 years and 22 days, had beaten the...
Soccer-Naive Iceland cannot stand still, says captain Viggosdottir
The Malaysian Star
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July 11, 2025
THUN, Switzerland (Reuters) -Iceland have work to do if they are to keep pace with other European nations in women's football, team captain Glodis Viggosdottir told Reuters after her side's4-3 defeat by Norway in their final Group A game at the...
Iceland Joins Nordic NATO Mission Near Russian Border
Iceland Review
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July 9, 2025
Iceland will contribute civilian personnel to a NATO military command centre near the Russian border in northern Finland, as part of a wider effort to strengthen the alliance’s presence in the region. Led by Sweden, the initiative has been...
Naive Iceland cannot stand still, says captain Viggosdottir
Channel News Asia
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July 11, 2025
THUN, Switzerland :Iceland have work to do if they are to keep pace with other European nations in women's football, team captain Glodis Viggosdottir told Reuters after her side's 4-3 defeat by Norway in their final Group A game at the Women's...
Iceland's PLAY raises $20mn after execs drop takeover bid
Ch-Aviation
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July 9, 2025
PLAY (Iceland) (OG, Reykjavik Keflavik) has raised ISK 2.4 billion Icelandic króna (USD20 million) via convertible bonds priced at 17.5% after two executives withdrew their offer to acquire all shares in the company and delist it from Nasdaq...
Iceland faces backlash after scrapping cage-free egg commitment
The Scottish Farmer
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July 9, 2025
The supermarket’s U-turn has drawn criticism from Compassion in World Farming (CIWF), the RSPCA, Open Cages and the Humane League, who issued an open letter urging Iceland to honour its original commitment. According to CIWF’s 2023 EggTrack...
Signe Gaupset Scores Brace As Norway Beat Iceland 4–3 at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
Mumbai, July 11: Signe Gaupset became the youngest player to score twice in a Women's European Championship match as she led Norway to a 4-3 win over Iceland. UEFA said Gaupset, who is 20 years and 22 days, had beaten the previous record by...
Iceland’s Last Cod War Veteran Retires After 53 Years at Sea
Iceland Review
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July 9, 2025
After more than five decades of service, the last cod war veteran in full-time service with the Icelandic Coast Guard is retiring. 70-year-old Haukur Davíð Grímsson , who first boarded a patrol vessel at the age of 17, has officially sailed his...
A Nashvillian’s Guide to Iceland
Nashville Scene - Tennessee
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July 10, 2025
Like the city itself, the Nashville airport is morphing into a heavily trafficked beast that’s drawing in world travelers. But it’s also giving Nashvillians more opportunities to become world travelers. Nashville’s direct flight to Reykjavik,...
Norway beat Iceland 4-3 to extend 100% Euro 2025 record
BBC
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July 10, 2025
Signe Gaupset and Frida Maanum both score twice as Norway survive a late Iceland fightback to extend their 100% winning start at Euro 2025. Follow Euro 2025 on BBC Sport, external Available to UK users only.
Soccer-Gaupset shines, Bratberg Lund sees red as Norway beat Iceland 4-3
The Malaysian Star
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July 10, 2025
THUN, Switzerland (Reuters) -Norway winger Signe Gaupset made the most of her first start at the Women's Euros, scoring twice and creating two more goals as her side beat Iceland 4-3 on Thursday to make it three wins from three for the Norwegians,...
Soccer-Fun-loving Gaupset grabs her moment in Norway win over Iceland
The Malaysian Star
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July 10, 2025
THUN, Switzerland (Reuters) -Norway's Signe Gaupset grabbed her chance with both hands when coach Gemma Grainger gave her a first start at a major tournament, scoring Norway's first two goals and creating two more in a 4-3 win over Iceland in...
Disabled Eimskip Vessel to be Towed to Port by Iceland’s Coast Guard
The Maritime Executive
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Icelandic shipping company Eimskip confirmed that one of its newest and largest containerships, Dettifoss (25,690 dwt), is currently disabled and drifting in the Atlantic. The Iceland Coast Guard vessel Freyja has been dispatched and is expected...
Gaupset stars as Norway defeat Iceland
RTE Ireland
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July 10, 2025
Norway winger Signe Gaupset made the most of her first start at Euro 2025, scoring twice and creating two more goals as her side beat Iceland 4-3 on Thursday to make it three wins from three for the Norwegians, who had already secured top spot in...
Fun-loving Gaupset grabs her moment in Norway win over Iceland
Channel News Asia
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July 10, 2025
THUN, Switzerland :Norway's Signe Gaupset grabbed her chance with both hands when coach Gemma Grainger gave her a first start at a major tournament, scoring Norway's first two goals and creating two more in a 4-3 win over Iceland in their final...
Norway survive late scare to edge Iceland and finish as group winners
Tribal Football
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Norway maintained their 100% record at the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship by beating Iceland 4-3 in Group A in their final game before the knockout stage, also recording their first set of three successive wins in 2025. Despite appearing...