It was eerily quiet on the suburban streets of Iceland on October 24, 2023. Schools weren’t open, swimming pools closed and several banks shut early. Meanwhile all-male news teams announced shutdowns ...

Tens of thousands of women across Iceland — including the prime minister — are expected to participate in a one-day strike Tuesday in protest of the ongoing gender pay gap and gender-based violence.

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND — Iceland's natural beauty captivates at every turn, from roaring waterfalls to beautiful black sand beaches, making it a popular backdrop for blockbusters. But beyond its stunning ...

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The eruption is tricky to access, requiring a strenuous 90-minute hilly hike from the closest car park - Copyright AFP Jeremie RICHARD The eruption is tricky to ...

Emmy award-winning U.S. filmmaker Pamela Hogan’s doc “The Day Iceland Stood Still” has been acquired by Spanish public broadcaster RTVE and Japanese public broadcaster NHK, with a German release ...

Iceland's stunning landscapes hide an even more impressive story: women hold most of the top leadership positions in the country. There's a lot we could learn from this Nordic nation's approach.