Finnish jets patrol Iceland's airspace in Nato operation

Allied forces provide surveillance of Iceland's skies, as the Nordic country is the only Nato member not to have a standing army. Open image viewer Four Finnish Hornet fighters are patrolling Icelandic airspace in February. Image: Benjamin Suomela …

Former Iceland minister eyes closer ties with China

Illugi Gunnarsson and his daughter at the Great Wall in Beijing in summer 2024. PHOTO PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY Editor's note: China Daily presents the series Friends Afar to tell the stories of people-to-people exchanges between China and other …

Iceland Central Bank Cuts Rates For Third Time

The Central Bank of Iceland lowered the key interest rate for a third policy session in a row as policymakers assessed that inflationary pressures continue despite a slowdown in price growth. The Monetary Policy Committee, led by Governor Asgeir Jonsson, …

Iceland Promotes Retail Director To COO

UPDATE: Severe Weather Warning Upgraded To Red Across Most Of Iceland

Update at 15:00: The Icelandic Met Office has upgraded the weather warning across the country to red (the highest level). The office warns of a violent south and southwest storm with gale force winds of 28 to 33 metres per second (100 to 120 km/hour), …

NI to face Switzerland and Iceland in friendlies

Northern Ireland will face Switzerland and Iceland in friendlies later this year before the start of World Cup qualifying. Michael O'Neill's side will welcome Switzerland to Windsor Park on 21 March and will host Iceland on 10 June. Last month, the …

Iceland boss and Labour supporter opposes family farm tax

4th February 2025 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak Richard Walker, the managing director of Iceland and Labour Party supporter, has spoken out against Rachel Reeves’s inheritance tax raid on farmers, breaking with the party after previously supporting its Budget …

McDonald’s Opens In Iceland For One Day

McDonald’s fans flocked to a café in Garðabær on Sunday, where a pop-up version of the fast-food chain was set up for a single day, reports RÚV. The man behind the stunt, Sindri Leví Ingason, travelled to London, returned with suitcases full of McDonald’s …

Northern Ireland to play Switzerland and Iceland at home in international challenge matches

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Northern Ireland are set to face Switzerland and Iceland in international friendlies. The update was made by the Irish Football Association on Tuesday as Michael O’ …

6 Reasons You Should Rent a Campervan in Iceland

Renting a campervan in Iceland is the single best way to see the magical country and stunning landscapes. Yes, you can stay in a hotel and map out your trip to the T. Or you can go with the flow, stay where you want, and truly adventure while in Iceland. I …