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Iceland volcano erupts once more near Grindavik fishing town

An eruption — the eighth on the same volcanic rift since late 2023 — started at 9:45 a.m. local time on Tuesday “just north of the protective barrier by Grindavik.” (Pic used for representation) (File)
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 04:42 PM IST

Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir: Iceland minister who had secret baby with 16-year-old

Icelandic minister Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir who resigned.
Updated on Mar 22, 2025 09:35 AM IST

Grímsey Island: Europe’s remote northern settlement is seabird haven

Grímsey Island
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 06:14 PM IST

Aerial view of Iceland’s erupting volcano wows the internet: ‘My life has peaked

An aerial view of Iceland's erupting volcano has fascinated millions
Published on Nov 23, 2024 11:38 AM IST

Mesmerising video shows lava flowing over snow in Iceland, internet baffled

This video, which shows a steady stream of lava flowing quickly over the pristine white snow was recorded at Sundhnúkagígar in Iceland.
Published on Nov 13, 2024 08:00 PM IST

Rare polar bear shot in Iceland after terrifying encounter with resident

Polar bears are not native to Iceland but occasionally come ashore after traveling on ice floes from Greenland.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 03:07 PM IST

Brad Pitt is Benjamin buttoning it retro-style: Does girlfriend Ines get credit?

Brad Pitt's recent looks strongly hint at a complete wardrobe overhaul for the actor
Published on Sep 10, 2024 01:51 PM IST

Brad Pitt embarks on motorcycle tour in Iceland weeks after Pax's accident

Brad Pitt Reportedly Heartbroken Over Son Pax's Serious Bike Accident, Unable to Contact Him.
Published on Aug 22, 2024 04:05 PM IST

India 129th on Global Gender Gap index, this country is on top: Complete list

The logo of the World Economic Forum (WEF) at the opening of their annual meeting in Davos.
Published on Jun 12, 2024 11:48 AM IST

Iceland's popular Blue Lagoon spa reopens as volcano activity subsides

The Blue Lagoon with people bathing in it as the volcanic crater spews lava in the background in Grindavik, Iceland, Sunday, June 2, 2024. The popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland’s biggest tourist attractions in the country's southwest, was reopened Sunday after authorities said a nearby volcano had stabilized after erupting four days earlier.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 06:11 PM IST

Businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir elected as Iceland's next President

Businesswoman and B Team CEO Halla Tomasdottir has been elected the seventh President of Iceland and will take over from Guana Johannesson on August 1, RUV reported.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 12:39 AM IST

Iceland: Keflavik airport unaffected, evacuations underway after volcano erupts

A volcano spews lava in Grindavik, Iceland, Wednesday. A volcano in southwestern Iceland is erupting, spewing red streams of lava in its latest display of nature's power. A series of earthquakes before the eruption triggered the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Iceland travel alert: Keflavik airport unaffected, evacuations underway after volcanic eruption
Published on May 30, 2024 04:45 PM IST

Tourism in Iceland slows down as volcanic eruptions, high price deter travellers

A view of the lava flowing from the volcano backdropped by the Northern Lights, near the town of Grindavik, Iceland, early Monday, March 25, 2024. Tourism in Iceland slows down as volcanic eruptions and high prices deter travellers
Published on Mar 28, 2024 02:04 PM IST

Know all about migrating to world’s top 3 happiest countries

Migrate to happiest countries: Finland, Denmark, Iceland
Published on Mar 22, 2024 02:51 PM IST

These are world's happiest countries in 2024. Where does India rank? Check list

Along with Finland, Denmark and Iceland have secured the top spots in the list of world's happiest countries.
Published on Mar 20, 2024 12:34 PM IST

Iceland volcano erupts again, Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport remains open

This image provided by Iceland Civil Defense shows lava erupting from a volcano between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland. Iceland volcano erupts again, Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport remains open while Blue Lagoon Spa closes doors
Published on Mar 17, 2024 04:18 PM IST

Volcano erupts again on Iceland peninsula, 4th time in three months

This image from video provided by Iceland Civil Defense shows lava erupting from a volcano between Hagafell and Stóri-Skógfell, Iceland, on Saturday
Published on Mar 17, 2024 08:22 AM IST

Iceland volcano erupts again, no flight disruptions

Volcanic outbreaks in the Reykjanes peninsula are so-called fissure eruptions, which do not usually cause large explosions or significant dispersal of ash into the stratosphere. (AP/File)
Published on Mar 17, 2024 02:48 AM IST

Iceland volcano's third eruption since December fades leaving residents in cold

Iceland Volcano: Lava crosses the main road to Grindavík and flows on the road leading to the Blue Lagoon, in Grindavík, Iceland.
Published on Feb 09, 2024 02:29 PM IST

Iceland volcano updates: ‘Daunting period’, lava eats up homes in Grindavik

Iceland volcano updates: An areal view of the lava field with the main active vent, the town of Grindavik is in the background, Iceland.
Published on Jan 15, 2024 09:10 PM IST

Flights in and out of Iceland to continue despite volcanic eruption, lava spread

Lava spews from the site of a volcanic eruption north of Grindavik, Iceland, Flights in and out of Iceland to continue despite volcanic eruption, lava spread in near town
Published on Jan 14, 2024 03:26 PM IST

Video: Iceland volcano erupts, 5th time on Reykjanes peninsula since 2021

Iceland Volcano Erupts: A volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts in Grindavik, Iceland.
Published on Jan 14, 2024 02:54 PM IST

Iceland volcano eruption: Tourists can't resist ‘spectacular natural phenomenon’

Billowing smoke and flowing lava turning the sky orange are seen in this Icelandic Coast Guard handout image during an volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula 3 km north of Grindavik, western Iceland on December 18, 2023. A volcanic eruption began on Monday night in Iceland, South of the capital Reykjavik, following an earthquake swarm, Iceland's Meteorological Office reported.
Published on Dec 19, 2023 03:00 PM IST

Videos: Flowing molten lava pours from 4km- crack as Iceland volcano erupts

Iceland Volcano: Flowing lava is seen during at a fissure on the Reykjanes peninsula 3km north of Grindavik, western Iceland.
Updated on Dec 19, 2023 02:27 PM IST

OECD Survey: Mathematics, reading skills in unprecedented decline in teenagers

While more than half of the 81 countries surveyed saw declines, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway and Poland saw particularly sharp drops in mathematics scores.
Published on Dec 06, 2023 10:25 AM IST

Canadian travel vlogger reveals how her trip to Iceland turned into a ‘disaster’

The travel vlogger saw northern lights, drove around the Golden Circle, and more.
Published on Nov 29, 2023 06:44 PM IST

Iceland PM says prepared for volcano threat: 'We have long experience'

Iceland Volcano: Cracks at an intersection in the town of Grindavik, Iceland.
Published on Nov 18, 2023 10:04 PM IST

How Iceland is preparing ahead of expected volcanic eruption

Iceland Volcano: Vehicles leaving the town of Grindavik, southwestern Iceland, during evacuation following earthquakes.
Published on Nov 14, 2023 10:29 PM IST

Volcano eruption soon? Iceland rattled by tens of thousands of tremors in a week

Iceland Earthquakes: Lava spurts and flows after the eruption of a volcano in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland.
Published on Nov 13, 2023 07:44 PM IST

Iceland evacuates town over concerns of volcanic eruption

The red shimmer from magma is seen coming out from the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano behind the tourist landmark Blue Lagoon, near the town of Grindavik on March 20, 2021.
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 08:45 PM IST