Finland to Iceland: Top 10 most peaceful countries in 2025 according to recent index

Iceland is the most peaceful country globally, holding this rank since 2008. With incredibly low crime rates, welcoming people, and minimal violent incidents, it's a haven. Interestingly, Icelandic police don't carry guns, and kids often play …

Iceland is opening a huge new Food Warehouse on Taunton retail park

Iceland Foods has announced it will be opening a new Food Warehouse store in Taunton. The store, which will open on July 1, will be located at Priory Fields Retail Park and create new jobs. To celebrate the store opening, The Food Warehouse will be giving …

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’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, …

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 …

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’ …

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 …

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

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 …