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Giant Icelandic land-based salmon project signs with tech partner
IntraFish Media
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The ultimate target for the farm is 36,000 metric tons per year. From left: Jon Kjartan Jonsson, CEO of Samherji Fiskeldi; Thorsteinn Már Baldvinsson, former CEO of Samherji and Chairman of Samherji Fiskeldi; Stig Bjorkedal, CEO of Cflow.Photo:...
Canada and Iceland mark 150 years of deepening ties rooted in Manitoba
Winnipeg Sun
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July 8, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Manitoba Published Jul 08, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 4 minute read Canada’s Ambassador to Iceland, Jenny Hill, will visit Manitoba for the first time this summer to mark the 150th anniversary of Icelandic...
Liverpool cult hero with 'strange career' shocks fans with transfer to Iceland
Daily Star
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July 8, 2025
A Liverpool cult hero has stunned fans with a move to Iceland. Steven Caulker, who turned out for Liverpool in 2016, has signed for Icelandic top tier team Stjarnan. Caulker, 33, has been hailed by Icelandic media as "one of the biggest transfers...
From conflict zones to Icelandic calm: A Canadian diplomat’s unusual path
Winnipeg Sun
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July 8, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada Published Jul 08, 2025 • Last updated 19 minutes ago • 3 minute read Canada’s Ambassador to Iceland, Jenny Hill, is pictured in Reykjavik with her dog Pongo. Originally from Salt Spring Island, B.C., Hill has...
This New Iceland Lagoon Features Cascading Pools, Tiered Hot Springs, and Foraged, Local Cuisine
AFAR
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July 7, 2025
From the iconic Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik, with its ethereal turquoise waters nestled between black lava fields to the rustic Secret Lagoon in Flúðir, where steam vents and mini geysers surround the geothermal pool, Iceland has no shortage of...
Visitors from over 50 countries can now drive in UAE with their home licenses, no tests required
The Arabian Stories
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July 17, 2025
Dubai: According to the Ministry’s latest announcement, residents of 52 nationalities are now allowed to drive motorcycles and light vehicles in the UAE using their valid national driving licenses while on a visit. This new policy applies to...
Fancy a Digsy’s Dinner? Prezzo and Iceland are offering free “lasaaaaagnaaa” to Oasis fans
NME
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July 8, 2025
Restaurant chain Prezzo and supermarket Iceland are getting involved in the mania over the Oasis reunion by offering some freebies for fans to celebrate the Britpop icons making a comeback. One of the offers comes from the restaurant chain Prezzo,...
Iceland's Viggosdottir forced off in Euro opener due to stomach troubles
Channel News Asia
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July 3, 2025
Iceland captain Glodis Perla Viggosdottir was forced off at halftime during their Women's European Championship opener against Finland on Wednesday due to diarrhoea. After 20 minutes, the Bayern Munich defender had to lie down for treatment, with...
Turkish Airlines expands partnerships with TAP Air Portugal and Icelandair
Business Traveller
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July 8, 2025
The Turkish flag carrier has also expanded its existing codeshare partnership with Iceland flag carrier Icelandair, which was first established in June 2023. Building upon this foundation, Icelandair will now introduce direct flights between...
On an anniversary trip to Iceland, they went to check into their hotel. It didn’t exist.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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But when the time came to check into one of their hotels, they ran into a problem. The hotel they booked — and paid more than $600 to — didn’t exist. The dispute: Rhoads, a social worker, and Glick, a tech entrepreneur, both in their late 50s,...
Iceland is getting a brand-new ‘cascading waterfall’ lagoon
Time Out
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Ever visited Iceland’s Blue Lagoon and thought, ‘this is nice and all, but it’s missing a 6.618 metre water feature?’ If the answer’s yes, we’ve got some exciting news. There’s a new lagoon in town: Laugarás Lagoon, which is nestled on the banks...
Iceland captain Glodis Viggosdottir forced off at half time of Euro 2025 opener with illness
The Athletic
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July 2, 2025
Iceland captain Glodis Viggosdottir was forced off at half time during Thursday’s 2025 European Championship group stage opener against Finland due to illness. Viggosdottir, 30, twice received treatment on the field during the first half at the...
GUEST BLOG: Talk Liberation – Bank Staff Must Testify: Talk Liberation, WikiLeaks Lawyers Win Key Concession in Icelandic Court
The Daily Blog
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July 7, 2025
Represented by WikiLeaks’ Icelandic lawyers in an epic court showdown three years in the making, on June 19th independent software development house, Talk Liberation (the creators behind viral social media project Panquake) proved that justice is...
Iceland helps 2.2 million families with new scheme – free £5
Retail Times
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July 2, 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,...
Iceland concludes Samherji fishrot investigation
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Iceland’s District Prosecutor has concluded a five-year investigation into the fishing giant Samherji regarding its alleged involvement in the 'Fishrot corruption scandal.' According to Iceland’s national broadcaster RÚV, the investigation...
Iceland's First Cascading Waterfall Lagoon Has a Hot Spring, Swim-up Bar, and Mountain Views
AOL
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Laugarás Lagoon A rendering of the lower lagoon at Laugarás Lagoon in Iceland. Key Points A new outdoor wellness center, Laugarás Lagoon, will open in Iceland this summer. From hot springs to waterfalls, the lagoon offers tranquility and...
Switzerland Defeat Ends Iceland’s Euro 2025 Campaign
Iceland Review
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July 7, 2025
Iceland’s hopes of progressing in the UEFA Women’s European Championship have come to an end following a 2–0 defeat to Switzerland yesterday. With one group match remaining, the team is now mathematically out of the tournament, as reported by the...
Alayah Pilgrim manifests Euro 2025 knockout destiny with goal in 2-0 win over Iceland
The Straits Times
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July 6, 2025
BERN – With Switzerland’s hopes of making the knockout round of the Women’s European Championship hanging in the balance late in the game against Iceland on July 6, substitute Alayah Pilgrim had one thing on her mind when coach Pia Sundhage called...
Iceland Calls for Eurovision to Ban Israeli Flag After Being Accused of Plagiarizing Israeli Song
Breitbart
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July 2, 2025
The president of Iceland’s National Broadcaster (RÚV), Stefán Jón Hafstein, published a commentary on Tuesday calling for Israel to be banned from the Eurovision Song Contest – and suggested in the event the ban was impossible, the contest could...
Iceland 0-1 Finland: Women’s Euro 2025 opener – live
The Guardian
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July 2, 2025
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature Meanwhile in Thun: Finland are sitting pretty on top of Group A after one game, having won their first game at a Euros final for 16 years. Share The next cab off the Euro...