Volendam on 25-Night Cruise to Greenland and Iceland

Holland America Line’s Volendam sailed from Boston earlier this month for a 25-night cruise to Canada, New England, Greenland and Iceland. The month-long cruise is part of the company’s Legendary Voyages series and is set to visit 16 destinations, …

ICELAND LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR LONDON ‘SUMMER STARS’

A supermarket has launched a nationwide search for the true ‘Summer Stars’, those everyday heroes who go the extra mile to help families survive the long school holidays. Partnering with much-loved TV mum and brand ambassador, Josie Gibson, Iceland is …

On Viking Cruises, Iceland awaits

The Viking Cruise ship Neptune setting sail to Iceland from New York City. Photographs courtesy Viking Cruises. Iceland! Iceland? That’s right. We recently took a luxury Viking Cruise to Iceland, and virtually all the people we spoke to, in advance of our …

Iceland engulfed by volcanic pollution cloud

REYKJAVIK: A volcanic cloud has lingered over much of Iceland since last week’s eruption, with experts on Monday (July 21) blaming the unusual lack of wind. Two craters on the Reykjanes peninsula began spewing sulphur-rich gas on Wednesday, creating a …

Russian trawlers fishing near Iceland’s economic zone

Seven Russian trawlers are fishing just outside Iceland’s exclusive economic zone. At the peak in mid-June, there were fifteen vessels. This is according to Ásgrímur Lárus Ásgrímsson, operations director at the Icelandic Coast Guard, in an interview with …

President von der Leyen visits Iceland and announces launch of talks on Security and Defence Partnership

European Commission News Brussels, 22 Jul 2025 President von der Leyen visited Iceland last week, to strengthen the EU's close ties with the country and discuss preparedness and defence. As a member of the ...

Inchcape acquires Askja distributor in Iceland

UK-based independent automotive distributor Inchcape says it has agreed to acquire Iceland-based Askja and its associated businesses. Askja is described as Iceland’s ‘leading automotive distributor’. The company says the bolt-on acquisition further scales …

Tourists watch cooling lava as Iceland’s volcanic activity slows

Last updated: 18 minutes ago Drone footage filmed on Monday shows lava emerging from the Sundhnúksgígar crater row, with molten rock continuing to flow southeast from a large fissure. Authorities have confirmed the current activity is not threatening …

AstraZeneca to pour $50bn into US, Inchcape to acquire Iceland's Askja

STOCKS TO WATCH Drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Tuesday that it plans to invest $50.0bn in the US for medicines manufacturing and R&D by 2030. AstraZeneca said its investment will support its ambition to reach $80.0bn in revenues by 2030, with 50% …

Tourists marvel at the spectacle of volcano eruption in Iceland