Iceland to Begin Handling Schengen Visa Applications in Canada Starting February 10

The Iceland government has announced that starting February 10, 2025, the country will begin accepting Schengen visa applications directly in Canada. So far, Denmark represented Iceland in Canada, meaning that applications for Schengen visas needed to be …

The Joy of Exploring Under Iceland’s Midnight Sun

Exploring Iceland under the midnight sun was one of the coolest experiences of my entire life. Having enough daylight to hike and photograph without headlamps at all times of the day was trippy but invigorating, allowing us to see so much more of the …

8-hour flightmare after Boeing 737 Max bound for Iceland was diverted to Scotland when strong winds stopped it landing

A flight from the Canary Islands to Iceland ended up being diverted to Scotland. Strong winds in Iceland prevented the Boeing 737 Max from landing on two attempts on Thursday. The Neos flight was then diverted 800 miles away to Glasgow, Scotland. A flight …

Teenagers set 'immense' fire outside Iceland supermarket

Two teenagers have been found guilty of arson and sentenced after setting fire to a cage outside of a Iceland supermarket. The two 16-year-old boys were sentenced at Salisbury Youth Court on Tuesday, February 4 after setting a "immense" fire. …

CNN: These undersea tunnels connect remote islands halfway between Iceland and Scotland

In the Faroe Islands, wild, unpredictable weather — fierce winds and rain, and thick fog that settles like a curtain — can sometimes make travel by car or ferry problematic. No wonder the Faroese love their tunnels. (CNN) They’ve built 17 of them on land …

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

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 …