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Discover Iceland’s Newest Wellness Gem: Laugarás Lagoon Opens This Summer
A stunning new chapter in Icelandic wellness is about to begin with the debut of Laugarás Lagoon, a premium geothermal spa opening on August 15, 2025. Located along the serene Hvítá River and directly on the iconic Golden Circle route, this...

Climate Science Digest: July 8, 2025
Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (July 8, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. How plants build the microbiome they need to survive in a tough environment The...

Exploring the Land of Fire and Ice: An Odyssey Through Iceland in a Campervan
Sunset over a glacial lake in Iceland - all taken in from the cosy comforts of our campervan. Photo by Hannah We embraced unpredictability, sparse amenities and a resilient spirit to campervan through Iceland in the depths of winter, defying...

Iceland Needs Emergency Food Stockpiles, Say University Researchers
Just as squirrels stash nuts before winter, Icelanders might want to start doing the same. The University of Iceland has handed over a detailed report on emergency food planning to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. The...

From conflict zones to Icelandic calm: A Canadian diplomat’s unusual path
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada Published Jul 08, 2025 • Last updated 19 minutes ago • 3 minute read Canada’s Ambassador to Iceland, Jenny Hill, is pictured in Reykjavik with her dog Pongo. Originally from Salt Spring Island, B.C., Hill has...

Canada and Iceland mark 150 years of deepening ties rooted in Manitoba
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Manitoba Published Jul 08, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 4 minute read Canada’s Ambassador to Iceland, Jenny Hill, will visit Manitoba for the first time this summer to mark the 150th anniversary of Icelandic...

Liverpool cult hero with 'strange career' shocks fans with transfer to Iceland
A Liverpool cult hero has stunned fans with a move to Iceland. Steven Caulker, who turned out for Liverpool in 2016, has signed for Icelandic top tier team Stjarnan. Caulker, 33, has been hailed by Icelandic media as "one of the biggest transfers...

This New Iceland Lagoon Features Cascading Pools, Tiered Hot Springs, and Foraged, Local Cuisine
From the iconic Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik, with its ethereal turquoise waters nestled between black lava fields to the rustic Secret Lagoon in Flúðir, where steam vents and mini geysers surround the geothermal pool, Iceland has no shortage of...

UPSC Key: Isostatic Rebound, UNFCCC Reforms and Overtourism
50% tariff on copper, pharma may invite up to 200%: Trump Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and...

Icelandic Architects Propose Powering Future Cities With Lava
Amid an upsurge in volcanic activity in Iceland, a mother and son architectural duo are seeking to transform lava from a destructive hazard into a future building material. As reported by CNN, their visionary project, ‘Lavaforming’, envisages lava...

Yellow Weather Warnings for West Iceland Today
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued yellow weather warnings for Faxaflói and Breiðafjörður this afternoon due to strong winds. Þorsteinn V. Jónsson, meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, told local media that gusts could...

From AI to Overtourism: The Future of Travel Debated at Newsweek Summit
Technology, sustainability and the power of human connection were at the center of a lively debate on the future of travel at Newsweek's inaugural New Destinations Travel & Tourism Summit last week. Newsweek's senior staff, including Dr. Adil Ali,...

Exact date 11-day UK heatwave scorcher will turn weather maps dark red
The UK is bracing for 11 days of temperatures exceeding 30C, as weather maps forecast an 11-day heatwave bringing intense heat across the country. The BBC Weather team anticipates a stretch of 30C heat for Greater London from July 9 to July 19....

PPDS adds technical manager for Nordic and Baltic regions
Based in Stockholm, Fredrik Lundqvist is tasked with supporting pre- and post-sales activities in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden PPDS, the global provider of Philips Professional Displays and...

Xpeng and its market entry strategy for the UK
Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng offers a range of smart EVs that focus on performance, sustainability and safety while also offering advanced technology for drivers and passengers. At present the company sells vehicles in several European countries...

From Lake Garda to the Savannah, these are the world’s best hotels with swimming pools
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Photographer Sends Up His Drone to Capture Iceland’s Unique Geothermal Landscape
A photographer has been sending up his drone above geothermal pools to capture abstract images of the colorful and textured hot springs. Vilhelm Gunnarsson is a press photographer from Iceland, a country renowned for its abundant natural hot...

After visiting 2 of Iceland's famous lagoons, there's only one I'd return to on future trips
2025-07-06T13:12:01Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app During trips to Iceland, I visited both the Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon...

Weekend Forecast | Mixed Skies and Mild Temps Across Iceland
Forecast valid for Saturday, 5 July & Sunday, 6 July 2025 Icelanders can look forward to a largely mild and settled weekend; a mix of sunshine, light winds, and the occasional shower. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, temperatures...

Dispatch from Svalbard: Tensions are simmering in the High North
SVALBARD, NORWAY—Even in summer, the air is clear and cold in Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost inhabited town, which is located above the Arctic Circle in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The message from officials we recently spoke with there...