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Finland beat Iceland in UEFA Women’s Euro opener
Iceland Women v Finland Women – UEFA Women’s Euro Group A – Stockhorn Arena, Thun – Report Iceland Women 0 Finland Women 1 Katariina Kosola’s second-half strike saw Finland through to a 1-0 victory over ten-man Iceland in the opening match of UEFA...

Aberdeen buy Iceland youth Kjartansson from Stjarnan
"We must be patient. We must nurture him and, at times, we must protect him to ensure we are able to realise his significant potential." Aberdeen's scouting department had been tracking his progress "for some time". "We are pleased to have signed...

Finland open Women's Euro campaign against Iceland
Finland will face Iceland in their opening match of the Women's European Championship on Wednesday evening in Thun, Switzerland. Kick-off is at 7pm Finnish time. The game is the first of the tournament, with the opening ceremony taking place later...

Books & Looks Podcast: Sara Winokur — Lewis Chessmen Murders, DNA & Iceland’s Pirate Secrets
Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a literary podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real...

Aberdeen sign Icelandic wonderkid as they announce radical overhaul of youth set-up
However, the Scottish Cup winners, who plough £2.2m a year into rearing potential stars of tomorrow, are determined to retain their elite status within the Club Academy Scotland (CAS) framework. However, Aberdeen have decided they will not compete...

Iceland’s PLAY Airlines to shift operations to Malta, end U.S. flights
Icelandic budget airline PLAY is preparing to transfer its operations to Malta under a new subsidiary, Fly Play Europe, as part of a shareholder-led takeover bid. If completed, the airline will give up its Icelandic operating licence and move its...

Cracks in Iceland’s promise to go cage-free causes charity outrage
In a thoughtless U-turn, Iceland has abandoned its pledge to sell only cage-free shell eggs by 2025 – a commitment it first made ten years ago. This reversal is a major setback for animal welfare in Iceland’s supply chain and leaves the retailer...

Kosola shines in Finland’s victory over 10-player Iceland at eves’ Euro opening tie
Katariina Kosola was on the target as Finland held their nerve to beat 10-woman Iceland in the opening match of the Women Euro Championship in Thun on Wednesday. This was Finland first win since 2009 in the finals of any major. After a frustrating...

Finland’s wait for Euros win is over as Katariina Kosola’s strike sinks Iceland
The winger’s smart 70th-minute finish came after Iceland’s Hildur Antonsdottir was sent off to swing the opening match of the tournament in Finland’s favour. After a cagey first half, the Group A clash opened up after the break, with the best...

Iceland Producer Price Inflation Eases To 14-Month Low
Iceland's industrial producer price inflation moderated in May to the lowest level in just over a year, figures from Statistics Iceland showed on Wednesday. The industrial producer price index rose 0.3 percent yearly in May, much slower than the...

Finland open Women's Euro 2025 with win over Iceland
FINLAND got Women's Euro 2025 up and running on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over 10-player Iceland, as hosts Switzerland get set for their opening clash against Norway. Katariina Kosola scored the only goal of the game with 20 minutes remaining in...

Icelandic Delegation to Join Banned Budapest Pride March
Five representatives from Iceland’s LGBTQ+ organisation Samtökin ’78 will travel to Hungary to join the Budapest Pride march, which was banned earlier this year by Hungarian authorities. Despite the risk of fines, the group says international...

Iceland to cancel whaling this year
Iceland will not be hunting fin whales this summer, following a decision by Hvalur hf., the only company in the country licensed to hunt the species. CEO Kristján Loftsson, a leading figure in Iceland’s whaling industry for over five decades,...

Dance Icon Julianne Hough Partners with Icelandic Glacial™
Icelandic Glacial, the naturally alkaline, super-premium spring water from Iceland, is thrilled to announce its first-ever major celebrity partnership with celebrated dancer, actress, and wellness entrepreneur Julianne Hough. This milestone...

Iceland Reaffirms NATO Commitment Amid Global Tensions
Iceland’s ruling coalition leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to NATO in a joint op-ed published this morning. The government aims to raise defence-related spending to 1.5% of GDP by 2035, amid a NATO summit in The Hague. Remain committed to...

Euro 2025 opens with Finland win over Iceland
Katariina Kosola's goal gave Finland a 1-0 win over 10-woman Iceland in the opening match of the Women's European Championship on Wednesday, giving the Finns the perfect start in Group A which also contains hosts Switzerland and Norway. Finland...

Finland beat 10-woman Iceland in Euro opener
Football – Katariina Kosola’s goal gave Finland a 1-0 win over 10-woman Iceland in the opening match of the Women’s European Championship yesterday, giving the Finns the perfect start in Group A which also contains hosts Switzerland and Norway....

Iceland Eyes Knockout Stage at Fifth Straight Euros
The 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship kicks off on Wednesday, July 2 in Switzerland, with Iceland facing Finland in the opening match in Thun. This marks Iceland’s fifth straight Euros appearance, and the team aims to advance beyond the...

UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Katariina Kosola’s Goal Secures Finland’s 1–0 Win Over Iceland in Tournament Opener
Mumbai, July 3: After missing three earlier chances, Katariina Kosola scored in the 70th minute to give Finland a 1-0 victory over Iceland in the opening game of the Women's European Championship on Wednesday. Kosola cut in from the left flank to...

Finland beat 10-woman Iceland 1-0 in Euro 2025 opener
THUN, Switzerland :Katariina Kosola's goal gave Finland a 1-0 win over 10-woman Iceland in the opening match of the Women's European Championship on Wednesday, giving the Finns the perfect start in Group A which also contains hosts Switzerland and...