The 55 MW project, owned by VesturVerk, is in the early planning stages and is designed to strengthen the power system in the Westfjords and reduce diesel-generated energy. While Iceland already. . .

Hvalávirkjun hydropower project in Iceland, has been awarded gold certification under the Hydropower Sustainability Standard ...

On 12 August 2026, Europe will experience its first total solar eclipse in nearly three decades. The path of totality – the ...

The pop band VÆB represented Iceland at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. All ...

Iceland’s first mosquitoes are poised to face a frosty test. Winter is coming, and it’s uncertain whether these newcomers might stick around until spring. The Nordic island, previously one of the last ...

Icelanders may be the last group of people on Earth to experience the pesky bite of a mosquito. This week, Iceland recorded the presence of the insects within its borders for the first time in the ...

Whether you’re hiking, snowmobiling, or traveling by helicopter, Iceland is a country full of remote regions that are worth exploring. There are vast marshlands, endless peaks, and dramatic views ...

Climate change is causing the mosquito to expand its geography. Mosquitoes have been detected in Iceland for the first time as the region warms due to climate change. The disease-carrying insect was ...

Experts recommend how to explore the Nordic country. The National Gallery of Iceland is located in the heart of downtown Reykjavik and has more than 14,000 pieces in its expansive collection. The ...

We had just finished listening to a lecture about scientific research being conducted on the Greenland Ice Sheet when an excited voice came over the public address system of the National Geographic ...

A volcanic eruption in Iceland sparked the evacuation of the world-famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and surrounding areas on Wednesday. What To Know The eruption began around 4 a.m. on the Reykjanes ...

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of tourists at the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported. The ...