The Latest Breaking News from Iceland

Prehistoric communities from Iceland to the Eurasian Steppe sacrificed horses as part of their funeral rites. These Baltic tribes, known as the Balts, sacrificed horses longer than anywhere else in Europe, up until the 14th century. Christians despised this practice, however, and it quickly fell out of favour once a…

The recent volcanic eruptions happening on Iceland may have paved the path for many more to come — thanks to underground pools of lava.

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Recent research challenges traditional continent boundaries, suggesting North America and Europe may be a single landmass due to tectonic plate movements.

Halla Tómasdóttir, the second woman to be Iceland’s head of state, says her inauguration was ‘truly magical’

Finance entrepreneur becomes second woman to be elected head of state since independence in 1944

Gylfi Sigurdsson won’t be involved for Valur against St Mirren, manager Arnar Gretarsson has confirmed.

To experience a volcanic eruption is to witness nature’s raw power. If you would like to see one for yourself, Iceland is a great location for it. Since 2021, seven eruptions have taken place along the Reykjanes Peninsula, close to Reykjavík.

 Arnar Gretarsson has opened up on his mysterious spell at Rangers, a short-lived loan deal that ended over an Icelandic FA demand.

There's nothing on earth quite like the Arctic Open, and there's no other tournament staged farther north. SI Contributor Art Stricklin writes on his Icelandic adventure.

St Mirren kept their hopes of Conference League qualification alive despite a hugely frustrating night in Reykjavik.