Until recently, Iceland was the only country in the world to be free of one of the most maddening and dangerous insects: ...

When an Iceland resident found an odd-looking insect on a fly trap, he took his suspicions online, and scientists soon ...

In 2023, Iceland’s government lifted a ban on commercial whaling. The temporary ban had been implemented in June due to ...

For the first time in recorded history, mosquitoes have been discovered living in Iceland, a country long thought to be one ...

The Westfjords and the Highlands offer surreal terrains with dramatic glaciers, ice caves, and volcanos. Here, travel advisor ...

Iceland until now, along with Antarctica, had been one of the few places on Earth without mosquitoes, thanks to its cold ...

The skeeters were identified by citizen scientist Björn Hjaltason, who posted a blurb on their encroachment in the Facebook group Insects in Iceland. Hjaltason warned that “the last fortress has ...

The Netherlands topped Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 ranking for its peace-loving culture, health care, and inclusivity.

Civil defense authorities in Iceland declared a state of emergency on Wednesday. Warnings of increased seismic activity could cause a volcanic eruption that would destroy the town of Grindavik. “We’ve ...

From unique hot springs to scenic hiking trails, Iceland ’s natural landscapes provide one-of-a-kind experiences for outdoor ...

From fragrances evoking tobacco and fishing docks to urban life in Reykjavik, this family-run perfumery is bringing boutique ...

Cape Verde has secured its first World Cup berth after beating Eswatini 3-0. The Blue Sharks finished at the top of Africa ...