Iceland's Eurovision star Daði Freyr to perform in Tallinn on May 9

Icelandic singer Daði Freyr will perform in Tallinn on May 9 in a free concert to celebrate Europe Day. Freyr represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "10 Years", finishing in fourth place. The event, held on Freedom …

Here Are 12 Best Places to Visit in Iceland for 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Iceland is truly an inviting destination, especially for those seeking to be surrounded by nothing but stunning natural landscapes. From thundering waterfalls to glaciers and volcanic craters, some of the best places to visit in Iceland …

‘Mini ice age’ possibly led to end of Roman Empire, suggests unusual rocks in Iceland

A new study from Queen’s University found geological evidence in Iceland pointing to a climate crisis as a key factor in the Roman Empire’s ultimate demise. In the sixth century AD, three massive volcanic eruptions triggered a climate crisis known as the …

One of Iceland’s oldest photographs lost at auction

One of the oldest known photographs from Iceland—a rare 19th-century image of Reykjavík harbor—has been lost while in the care of the Stockholms Auktionsverk auction house, shortly after being sold to the highest bidder. Historian Árni Freyr Magnússon …

Mark Andrews: Cons go to Iceland, mad Steve's Maga comeback, and what will our towns do with their £2 million windfall?

The jailbirds are going to Iceland, then. Personally, I'd rather send them to Siberia - or Gaza City, maybe - but I suppose that would only end up lining the pockets of the human rights lawyers.  Still, I suppose the decision to open a branch of the …

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Iceland Roundup: Easter Egg Idioms, Pope Francis, Dinosaurs, Summer Weather, Windmills

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and …

Iceland joins Slovenia and Spain in opposing Israel's Eurovision participation

When Is the Best Time to Visit Iceland? A Complete Guide for Every Traveler

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Iceland, a land of stunning contrasts, boasts glaciers, volcanoes, the midnight sun, and the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Its unique landscapes and otherworldly beauty make it a top destination for travelers. But when is the best time …

Wiwi Jury: Iceland’s VÆB with “RÓA”

The Wiwi Jury — our in-house team of music unprofessionals — is reviewing and rating the 37 competing songs in Eurovision 2025. Next we review Iceland, who have chosen VÆB with “RÓA”. Are we excited to join the rowing duo? Read on to find out! VÆB – “RÓA” …