Iceland plans ISK 4,500 pass to access major nature sites
A new proposal has been put forward by Iceland’s government that would require non-tax residents to pay an annual pass fee of ISK 4,500 to access majo...
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New website and app launched to make driving in Iceland safer for tourists
A new website and companion app have been launched by the car rental company in Iceland, Hertz Iceland, to help make driving in Iceland safer for tour...
Iceland EU Referendum: Country votes No to European Union talks
According to RÚV, Iceland has voted against holding accession talks to join the EU, with the result stating: “The nation rejects accession negotiation...
Paul Watson Foundation ship seized by Iceland’s Coast Guard
The Bandero, a vessel operated by the Paul Watson Foundation, has been seized by the Icelandic Coast Guard after its captain allegedly failed to compl...
Large icebergs spotted off coast of Northwestern Iceland
A number of large icebergs have been spotted off the coast of northwestern Iceland, with some measuring approximately 400 meters in height and 200 met...
Iceland’s rental market expands as house price growth slows
Almost half of Icelanders aged between 18 and 24 are now living in rented accommodation, according to a new survey by the Housing and Construction Aut...
EU approves participation of Iceland and Norway in satellite programmes
Both Iceland and Norway have been approved by the EU to participate in the Iris2 and GovSatCom satellite programmes, which aim to improve communicatio...
New national attendance standards to be piloted in Icelandic schools
Iceland is set to pilot a new set of attendance standards for the 2026–2027 academic year as part of a broader effort to identify and respond to pupil...