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The 55-year-old businesswoman and investor who won Iceland’s presidential election on Sunday had led a field of candidates in which the top three finishers were all women. Tómasdóttir defeated a former prime minister, Katrin Jakobsdottir, who gained 25.2% and Halla Hrund Logadottir who gained 15.5%. She campaigned as someone who was above party politics and able to open discussions on issues like the effect of social media on mental health, tourism in Iceland and the role of artificial intelligence. Tómasdóttir will replace the current President Gudni Johannesson, who did not seek re-election ...
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A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Wednesday for the fifth time since December, spewing red lava that once again threatened the coastal town of Grindavik and led to the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. The eruption began in the early afternoon after a series of earthquakes struck north of the town, which had already evacuated most of its 3,800 residents in December during the volcano's initial eruption.
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A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday, spewing lava 45 metres into the sky and triggering the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. The eruption began in the early afternoon following a series of earthquakes north of Grindavik, a coastal town of 3,800 people that was also evacuated. It was triggered after a series of earthquakes north of the coastal town of Grindavik. Its population of 3,800 people were also evacuated. Iceland volcano 2024: Is it safe to travel and is the eruption affecting flights?Iceland, which sits above a volcanic hot spot in the North Atlanti...
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Iceland’s Play Airlines is fairly new on the aviation scene, but it’s already making an impression on the industry. Founded in 2021, it has become well known for allowing its crew to express themselves with tattoos, piercings, and whatever hair colour they feel like having. Each staff member can wear gender neutral uniforms and trainers, as opposed to tight outfits and high heels. Einar Örn Ólafsson was only installed as the CEO of Play in April, but that approach is something he’s sticking to. “We like to think of ourselves as a fun, progressive and playful airline and we encourage our crew t...
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The Icelandic parliament, Althing, adopted a resolution on long-term assistance for Ukraine from 2024 to 2028, according to a statement published on April 29. The resolution aims to support the independence, sovereignty, borders, the safety of civilians, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction work in Ukraine, the statementread. Icelandic Foreign Minister Thordis Kolbrun Reykfjord Gylfadottir submitted a proposal on Oct. 10, 2023. The proposal was approved by Bjarni Benediktsson, then Icelandic foreign minister and the current prime minister, and presented to the parliament on March 12 this year....
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The Icelandic parliament, Althing, adopted a resolution on long-term assistance for Ukraine from 2024 to 2028, according to a statement published on April 29. The resolution aims to support the independence, sovereignty, borders, the safety of civilians, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction work in Ukraine, the statementread. Icelandic Foreign Minister Thordis Kolbrun Reykfjord Gylfadottir submitted a proposal on Oct. 10, 2023. The proposal was approved by Bjarni Benediktsson, then Icelandic foreign minister and the current prime minister, and presented to the parliament on March 12 this year....
Kyiv Independent (UK)
The Icelandic parliament, Althing, adopted a resolution on long-term assistance for Ukraine from 2024 to 2028, according to a statement published on April 29. The resolution aims to support the independence, sovereignty, borders, the safety of civilians, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction work in Ukraine, the statementread. Icelandic Foreign Minister Thordis Kolbrun Reykfjord Gylfadottir submitted a proposal on Oct. 10, 2023. The proposal was approved by Bjarni Benediktsson, then Icelandic foreign minister and the current prime minister, and presented to the parliament on March 12 this year....
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A stunning timelapse video shows a volcano in southwestern Iceland erupting with the Northern lights accompanying it. The volcano has been sending lava towards the nearby fishing town of Grindavik, about 50 kilometres southwest of Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital. Iceland, which sits above a volcanic hot spot in the North Atlantic, sees regular eruptions and is highly experienced at dealing with them.
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A volcano in Iceland that has erupted multiple times since December continued to spew out lava on Tuesday. The crater concerned is located a few kilometres northeast of the town of Grindavik. The active lava flow was confined close to the volcanic cone, officials said, at a safe distance from any infrastructure. Iceland's civil defence has lowered the level of alert for the area from emergency level to danger level. Grindavik, a coastal town of 3,800 people about 50 kilometres southwest of Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, was evacuated in November when the Svartsengi volcanic system awakened afte...
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Search for the world’s best beaches and you’ll find countless listicles waxing lyrical about golden sands and crystalline waters. But Beachatlas, an AI-powered encyclopaedia of global beaches, has a new ranking that goes a little deeper. “Typically, the quest for the world's best beaches zeroes in on their visual allure,” the company writes. “This is the first selection ever to expand and encompass diverse criteria such as the value to the local community, DEI [diversity, equity and inclusion], lifestyle offerings, and cultural significance.” So how did the selection process work and which two...
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