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Lagos Govt Seals Timeless, Iceland Beaches Over Violations, Targets 180 Other Sites
Nigerian Eye
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June 24, 2025
The Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, has sealed off Timeless and Iceland beaches for contravening regulations. Additionally, stop-work orders were served to 180 other buildings in the Okun-Ajah...
Whale Tales and Arctic Trails: A Seafarer’s Guide to Iceland’s Gentle Giants
Famagusta Gazette
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June 23, 2025
Whale watching in Iceland is an experience that borders on the mythical. Out in the cold expanse of the North Atlantic, where the air smells of salt and adventure, these colossal creatures rise from the depths, giving fortunate observers a...
SpaceX Sends Icelandic Hemp on Orbital Mission
Iceland Review
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June 23, 2025
Icelandic hemp seeds will be launched into space today aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as part of a scientific mission to study how plant materials respond to space conditions. The seeds, sent from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, are...
Emissions removal facility opened at Hellisheidi geothermal power plant, Iceland
ThinkGeoEnergy
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June 23, 2025
Stakeholders and representatives of the EU Innovation Fund outside Steingerður. (source: ON Power) The Steingerði air purification plant has been officially opened, reducing CO2 and H2S emissions from the Hellisheidi geothermal power plant in...
Drug mules recruited online to smuggle cocaine into Iceland
Iceland Monitor
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June 23, 2025
The use of the internet to recruit drug mules for smuggling narcotics into Iceland is on the rise. This may partly explain why such a high proportion of mules caught at the border are foreign nationals. It could also reflect the growing presence...
Gardaí travel to Iceland over Jón Jónsson disappearance
RTE Ireland
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June 23, 2025
Gardaí have travelled to Iceland as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Icelandic man Jón Jónsson in Dublin over six years ago. Investigating detectives made a fresh appeal for information about the disappearance of the 41-year-old,...
Back in the Skies: Czech Gripens Patrol Iceland Again
CZDEFENCE
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Defense Minister Jana Černochová recently visited Czech soldiers in Iceland, where they are currently serving as part of an alliance mission. The Czech Air Force began its mission in Iceland at the end of May this year. Five JAS-39 Gripen fighter...
Irish Police Arrive in Iceland for Jón Þröstur Case
Iceland Review
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June 23, 2025
Five Irish police officers arrived in Iceland yesterday to assist in the questioning of 45 Icelandic citizens regarding the 2019 disappearance of Jón Þröstur Jónsson in Dublin. The joint effort follows renewed cooperation between Icelandic and...
United flight from San Francisco to Rome diverted to Iceland
NBC Bay Area - California
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June 23, 2025
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rome was diverted to Iceland Sunday due to a mechanical issue, according to the airline. The San Francisco Chronicle reported the Boeing 777-200ER suddenly descended to 21,000 feet and pilots...
Play to shut Icelandic hub and shift entire fleet to Malta under takeover plan
FlightGlobal
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Budget carrier Play is poised to shut down its transatlantic operation and transfer its entire fleet to Malta, as part of a proposed takeover bid. Two shareholders in Play – its chief executive and vice-chair – are seeking to acquire the entire...
Malaysia signs economic partnership deal with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
The Malaysian Star
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June 23, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and...
Business : Malaysia Signs Economic Partnership Deal With Switzerland, Norway, Iceland And Liechtenstein
Bernama
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June 23, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland,...
Our pick of the eight best cruises for both hot and cold weather – from Caribbean sailings to Icelandic glacier tours
The Sun
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June 23, 2025
WE’RE enjoying record-breaking temperatures right here in the UK, with the Met Office declaring an official heatwave. The joy of a cruise is you can choose to sail into warm OR cold waters, depending on whether you are an ardent sun-worshipper or...
DWP has spent £2.1million translating documents for non-English speakers
Wales Online
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July 19, 2025
The DWP has allocated more than £500,000 for translation services during the current year. The details emerged following an inquiry from Reform UK MP Lee Anderson regarding the Government's expenditure on services this year. In a written...
Lagos govt seals Iceland beach, 181 others over encroachment
Daily Post
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June 23, 2025
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, has sealed two relaxation centres as well as 180 other buildings in the Okun-Ajah, Eti-Osa axis of the State. The relaxation centres, Timeless Beach and...
Flight From SFO to Rome Diverted to Iceland For Mechanical Issue
SFist - California
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June 23, 2025
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rome had to be diverted Sunday after an unexplained mechanical issue, making an emergency landing eight hours into the flight. United Flight 507 from SFO to Rome took off at 5:03 pm Sunday and...
Team guide No 2: Iceland aiming to win their group
The Guardian
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June 23, 2025
This article is part of the Guardian’s Euro 2025 Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 16 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from two teams each day in the run-up to the...
Euro 2025: Iceland team guide – tactical coaching and Champions League experience give an edge
The Athletic
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June 22, 2025
Iceland’s women’s national team has been a regular at the European Championship since 2009. Their best finish was a successful quarter-final run in 2013. In its most recent showing at Euro 2022 in England, Iceland failed to make it out of the...
India will sign trade deals only in national interest, reiterates Union Minister
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 19, 2025
Speaking at the ASSOCHAM-organised session titled ‘Creating Global Impact Towards Viksit Bharat’, Goyal firmly stated, “If India gets a good trade deal, we will go ahead with it. If not, we won’t. India always keeps the country’s interest first"...
WWE-Style Wrestling Comes to Iceland
Iceland Review
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June 22, 2025
The Icelandic Combat Theatre (ICT) was founded earlier this year, marking the nation’s first mixed martial arts club. Viktor Sigursveinsson, one of ICT’s founders, spoke to local media about how attitudes towards mixed martial arts in Iceland are...