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From Cliffs To Craters: Inside Shabana Azmi’s Girls’ Trip In Iceland
News18
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August 17, 2025
Last Updated:August 17, 2025, 12:36 IST Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently took an all-girls trip to Iceland. She shared scenic pictures from her trip on her social media. Shabana Azmi enjoyed an all-girls trip to Iceland.They say travel is the...
Iceland’s Skógafoss leaves a lasting impression on Cape Gazette traveler
Cape Gazette - Delaware
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Marianne Zweig of Lewes is an avid reader of her Cape Gazette, and she recently took her sense of curiosity beyond the pages—on a trip to Iceland. While exploring the country’s dramatic landscapes, she made a memorable stop at Skógafoss waterfall,...
Artworks Safe After Flood Hits Reykjavík Museum Basement
Iceland Review
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August 16, 2025
Heavy rainfall in Reykjavík on Friday, 15 August, caused flooding in the basement of Kjarvalsstaðir, part of the Reykjavík Art Museum, where valuable artworks are kept in storage. Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir hosts a collection of Iceland’s...
Iceland Eclipse Festival Announces Once-In-A-Lifetime 2026 Astronomy & Music Event
My Modern Met - California
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August 14, 2025
On August 12, 2026—almost a year from now—a total solar eclipse will cover a handful of countries, including Iceland. Thanks to its arresting landscapes, laidback atmosphere, and geographic location, the Nordic country is a prime location to catch...
How Shabana Azmi Made Iceland the Ultimate Girls’ Trip Destination
Times Now
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August 16, 2025
How Shabana Azmi Made Iceland the Ultimate Girls’ Trip Destination (Image Credits: Shabana Azmi/Instagram) Popularly known as the Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland is famous for its wild landscapes, volcanic mountains, black sand beaches, and...
Books on Zbigniew Brzezinski, unique medieval Irish chronicles and the ties between Ireland and Iceland
The Irish Times
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Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America’s Cold War Prophet by Edward Luce (Bloomsbury, £30) Edward Luce’s expertly researched and highly readable biography of Zbigniew Brezinski is a comprehensive account of one of the most consequential...
Skyr in Iceland: New study finds Iceland’s cheese as one of Europe’s favourites
Ice News
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August 15, 2025
A new study conducted by Inghams Walking has placed Iceland’s Skyr as one of Europe’s favourite cheeses, placing it in 7th place. The study, ‘Brie-ond Borders’, found that Iceland’s Skyr receives an average of 8,594 daily searches across Europe,...
University Of Iceland Introduces Parking Fees
Reykjavik Grapevine
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August 15, 2025
Just in time for a new semester, the University of Iceland (HÍ) will introduce parking fees on campus, starting August 18, 2025. The decision comes as part of efforts to “improve traffic flow and environmental impact.” HÍ is giving staff and...
Full list of Poundland, Iceland, Morrisons, and Homebase closures in 2025
Daily Express
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August 15, 2025
The UK high street is facing another wave of challenges in 2025, with a staggering 137 closures already confirmed or underway across four major retailers: Poundland, Iceland, Morrisons, and Homebase. From major supermarkets to discount chains and...
Iceland becomes latest nation to sanction Russian fishing companies Norebo, Murman
SeafoodSource
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Iceland has imposed sanctions on Russian fishing companies Norebo and Murman Seafood, following the lead of Norway and the E.U. Norebo and Murman have allegedly carried out espionage activity for Russia in European waters, and in May, the European...
U.S. prioritizes other countries over Iceland
Iceland Monitor
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August 15, 2025
Icelandic authorities are in active discussions with business representatives on how to respond to the United States’ tariff increase on imported goods from Iceland. The government has requested talks with U.S. officials, but no reply has been...
Kesten begins pro career in Reykjavik, Iceland
KXCV - Missouri
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Home » News » 2025 » Sports Aug. 15, 2025REYKJAVIK, Iceland Caely Kesten finished her time in Maryville as one of Northwest's top shooters. Northwest Missouri State women's basketball sharpshooter Caely Kesten signed a professional contract to...
From Iceland to China - what New Zealand can learn about energy
Infonews NZ
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NZ’s energy system must keep improving to provide for NZ business competitiveness while simultaneously moving to net-zero emissions, BEC says. A new report from the BusinessNZ Energy Council, New Zealand in a Changing Energy World - Benchmarking...
Iceland welcomes peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. Iceland welcomes the signing of the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington D.C. on August 8. "Iceland welcomes the important steps taken by Armenia and Azerbaijan to end decades of conflict. We strongly commend both...
Iceland Set for Wetter Midweek, Warmest Day on Friday
Iceland Review
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August 13, 2025
As summer continues its gentle hold on Iceland, the week ahead combines the familiar chill of cloud and drizzle with a notably warmer finish by Friday. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, today will see much of the country wake to...
Iceland’s tech ecosystem: Scaling innovation from a renewable core
Tech.eu
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August 13, 2025
Over the past two years, Iceland has continued to strengthen its position as a digitally advanced and innovation-driven economy. With a population of just under 400,000, the country combines world-class digital infrastructure, a highly educated...
Dani Guindo Captures Otherworldly Aerial Photos of Iceland in ‘Orbital’
Colossal
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August 14, 2025
From the air, Iceland’s mountains, lava fields, glacial streams, and arctic vegetation comprise a world of contrasts. For Dani Guindo, the nation’s unique landscapes inspire an ongoing photography practice, and his recent series Orbital sets the...
Hafþór Björnsson Wins 12th Iceland’s Strongest Man After Historic 505kg World Record
Muscle & Fitness - New York
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August 14, 2025
Any soreness lingering after Hafþór Björnsson’s record-breaking deadlift just a few weeks ago must have been shaken off quickly, because the man they call Thor just won his twelfth Iceland’s Strongest Man event. 36-year-old Björnsson is having...
HD completes milestone turbine maintenance work for Iceland geothermal power plant
ThinkGeoEnergy
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August 14, 2025
Extensive turbine rotor repair done by HD ehf in Iceland (source: HD ehf) HD ehf has completed one of their most complex turbine repair projects for a geothermal power plant in Iceland, making a milestone for the domestic industry. Industrial and...
Iceland Eclipse 2026: A Cosmic Gathering in the Land of Fire and Ice
Wellbeing Magazine
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August 12, 2025
Dates: 12-15 August 2026 Location: Snæfellsnes, Iceland Sign Up & Tickets: eclipse.is – Tickets on sale soon In August 2026, a rare celestial event will unfold in Iceland—the total solar eclipse of 12 August 2026. For over two minutes, the town of...