I've driven 2,500 miles around Iceland – here's the beautiful spots tourists always miss

Many tourists flock to Iceland to enjoy its hot springs and geothermal pools. Resorts such as The Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon are popular options, but they can also hurt the hip pocket with packages for a day trip, potentially coming in at over three …

Iceland to call for EBU to ban Israel at London meeting in July

Iceland’s RÚV to support Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision/EBU after board vote

In a vote at the board on April 28th of this year, the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV decided to ask its Director-General to vote in favour of Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision and/or the EBU, should such a subject arise. A short majority in favour of a …

Iceland’s Personal Names Committee approves new first names

The Personal Names Committee of Iceland has approved a variety of new first names that can be used in guidance with Icelandic culture, including Baggio and Star. Among the approved names include Baggio, Star, Bíi, Celina, Sesselíus, Vava, Anóra, Link, …

Ancient mantle plume created a 60-million-year volcanic trail from Iceland to Ireland

Lava plateaus, volcanic islands, and basalt columns litter the North Atlantic, yet they sit hundreds – even thousands – of miles apart. What tied them together? For decades, geologists have puzzled over this geological jigsaw that stretches from Greenland’ …

Book review: Former Iceland first lady Eliza Reid pens Christie-inspired Death Of A Diplomat

High street Santander, Iceland, New Look, Poundland shutting 'in days' full list

Major retailers and banks are set to shutter several stores permanently this month as the high street continues to grapple with challenges. Increased operating costs, coupled with dwindling foot traffic, have compelled UK businesses to make significant …

Iceland criticised for using facial recognition technology on customers

The supermarket chain is trialling the technology at two locations in the north of England, using live cameras to scan customers’ faces and compare them against a watchlist of individuals banned from the store. The firm has stores Swindon, Wootton Bassett …

Iceland supermarkets make major change to checkouts that will spark controversy

Iceland is rolling out facial recognition technology at its tills in a revolutionary overhaul designed to curb theft and safeguard employees, with two branches already trialling the advanced system. Cameras embedded into the checkout process will examine …

Iceland Foods trials new ‘Lucky Dip’ initiative in partnership with money saving app Olio

Trial of £2 mystery food bundles helps Iceland reduce food waste and Olio users access discounts through one simple system. Iceland Foods is extending a trial of Olio’s latest food waste reduction initiative, Lucky Dip, offering customers an innovative new …