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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Soccer-Finland beat 10-woman Iceland 1-0 in Euro 2025 opener
THUN, Switzerland (Reuters) -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...

Why You Should Try Sushi in Iceland
You might not expect it, but Iceland is quietly becoming a great place to enjoy sushi. With its clean waters and world-class salmon, sushi has become more than just a novelty here. It’s genuinely delicious. And at the heart of this movement is...

Kosola’s corker gets Finland off and running after Iceland see red
Finland secured the first victory in a Women’s European Championship in 16 years with a narrow win against 10-player Iceland. Katariina Kosola’s superb second-half strike proved enough after Hildur Antonsdottir had seen red. After all the buildup,...

Kosola’s corker gets Finland off and running at Euro 2025 after Iceland see red
Finland secured the first victory in a Women’s European Championships in 16 years with a narrow win against 10-player Iceland. Katariina Kosola’s superb second-half strike proved enough after Hildur Antonsdottir had seen red. After all the...

Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson opens first major exhibition in Taiwan
Beauty, one of Eliasson’s early landmark works featuring a rainbow created by mist and light. (Taiwan News, Lyla Liu photo) Olafur Eliasson, the acclaimed Icelandic-Danish artist known for his immersive and nature-inspired installations, has...

Euro 2025: Kosola's goal secures Finland's 1-0 win over Iceland in tournament opener
THUN, Switzerland (AP) — 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...

Finland kickstart Euro 2025 by beating 10-player Iceland
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Hosts Switzerland lose to Norway and Finland beat Iceland on Euro 2025 opening day
The hosts had plenty of opportunities to grab what would have been a famous victory but the Norwegians dug deep to snatch a narrow win, their third over the Swiss by a single goal in 2025. Having lost to the Norwegians twice in the Nations League...

Finland kick off Women's Euro against Iceland
Finland's national team is the lowest-ranked team in their group, but still has some chance of progression. Open image viewer Finland are hoping to give Iceland a tough test on Wednesday. Picture shows celebrations after Finland scored against...

Iceland Cricket comes up with hilarious reason behind Rishabh Pant’s name during ENG vs IND 2025 1st Test
Iceland Cricket left fans in splits with a hilarious pun about Team India's keeper-batter Rishabh Pant's name. It was after Pant hit a scintillating century on Day 4 of the side's ongoing first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds. Pant...

Icelandic airline PLAY poised to move operations to Malta
Updated 3.33pm with company comments Budget Icelandic airline PLAY is set to give up its Icelandic operating licence and move its operations to Malta, should a takeover by two of its shareholders be completed. The low-cost carrier, which operates...

Iceland’s first cascading waterfall lagoon opens on The Golden Circle
Soak in Iceland’s first cascading waterfall lagoon, and in winter, marvel at the Northern Lights dancing overhead. Laugarás Lagoon opens this summer along the banks of the Hvítá River in the village of Laugarás, a charming location known for its...