A glacial flood in southern Iceland inundated a ring road on Saturday, causing a section at one end of the nearby bridge to give way and tear apart, the country's meteorological office said in a statement.

Iceland flood: River Skalm overflows its banks

Researchers have analysed local earthquake and geochemical data to predict that Iceland's ongoing volcanic eruptions may continue on and off for years to decades.

Volcanic eruptions on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula could continue for decades: Study

Iceland has issued a new licence to its sole remaining whaling company, enabling it to continue hunting this season, the government said on Tuesday, drawing a sharp response from campaigners seeking to protect the animals.

Iceland issues new whaling permit, draws animal welfare rebuke

Iceland's meteorological office said on Wednesday (May 29) that a new volcanic eruption has started on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland. It began shortly after authorities evacuated the nearby town of Grindavik. The volcano released glowing hot lava into the air, with the authorities warning of the risk of renewed volcanic activity in the area. Watch in for more details!

Iceland volcano erupts again, Reykjanes peninsula sees first chain volcanic event in 800 years

Iceland's meteorological office said on Wednesday (May 29) that a new volcanic eruption has started on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland. It began shortly after authorities evacuated the nearby town of Grindavik.

WATCH: Fresh volcanic eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula forces evacuation

Iceland's Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir announced on Friday that she will resign from her post and run for president. It was not immediately clear who would succeed Jakobsdottir as prime minister, a job she has held since 2017.

BREAKING: Iceland’s PM Katrin Jakobsdottir announces resignation, will run for president

A volcano in Iceland that erupted on Saturday for the fourth time since December has continued to spew lava. Watch in for more details!

Iceland's Grindavik witnesses captivating spectacle: Northern lights & volcano eruption at twilight

Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava

In Pics | Iceland declares state of emergency after volcano erupts fourth time in 3 months

A state of emergency was declared in southern Iceland on Saturday (March 16) as another volcanic eruption rocked the Reykjanes Peninsula, a little over 80 km southwest of the capital Reykjavík in what is the fourth such eruption in the region since December 2023.

Video: Iceland volcano spews fountains of lava as massive eruption prompts state of emergency

Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney is upbeat on India European Union FTA, & has lauded India's payments systems. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "we see India is a very dynamic and huge growth market.. I hope many Irish companies come to India and visa versa". India Ireland trade worth $10 billion per year. On India's payments system he pointed, "It's cashless society, everybody is buying and selling via mobile phone, it's very impressive"

Ireland's Trade Minister Simon Coveney hopeful on India- EU FTA; Lauds India's payments system

Iceland's Foreign Minister, Bjarni Benediktsson, expressed enthusiasm over the signing of a trade and economic agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). He highlighted the vast opportunities this partnership brings for all EFTA states and India, particularly in industries like fishing and energy. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "At the end of the day, a free trade agreement is something that just opens the door. So now it's up to the business partners to seize those opportunities and have good things come out of this." He also spoke on investment commitments under the pact, supply chain focus etc. Watch to know more!

India EFTA Deal: Iceland FM Bjarni Benediktsson to WION on opportunities for EFTA states

Iceland's Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson expressed enthusiasm over the signing of a trade and economic agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

India-EFTA pact opens new opportunities, says Iceland FM Bjarni Benediktsson

Hundreds were evacuated from Iceland's world-famous Blue Lagoon because of a nearby seismic activity that suggests an "imminent" volcanic eruption is possible, the country's public broadcaster RÚV reported on Saturday.

Iceland: 'Imminent' volcanic eruption forces authorities to evacuate Blue Lagoon

Bashar Murad, a Palestinian pop singer has advanced to the finals of Iceland's Eurovision 2024 competetion and is one of the favourites in the music competition.

Eurovision 2024: Palestine pop singer Bashar Murad advances to final

Magma might be accumulating again beneath a volcanic hotspot in Iceland after the region witnessed three massive eruptions in the last few months. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), the magma volume under Svartsengi in the Reykjanes Peninsula is approaching the same height as ahead of the previous eruptions between December 2023 and January 2024.

Another volcanic eruption in Iceland? Warning bells ring as magma starts accumulating beneath hotspot

A volcano in Iceland erupted on Thursday for the second time this year. Several communities on the Reykjanes Peninsula were cut off from heat and hot water after a river of lava engulfed a supply pipeline. Watch to know more!

Iceland's volcano erupts again, hot water supply disrupted to schools & museums

India is on the brink of finalising a groundbreaking deal with a select group of European nations. Bloomberg reports suggest that Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein—members of the European free trade association— are gearing up to invest $100 billion in india over the next 15 years.

European nations to invest $100 bn in India

A volcano in Iceland erupted on Thursday for the second time this year. Several communities on the Reykjanes Peninsula were cut off from heat and hot water after a river of lava engulfed a supply pipeline.

Iceland volcano erupts for second time this year, lava flows close to Svartsengi power plant

Volcano in Iceland erupts again; molten rocks spew from fissures

A volcano erupted on Thursday (Feb 8) in southwest Iceland, marking the sixth outbreak on the Reykjanes peninsula since 2021, according to the country's meteorological office.

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula experiences 6th volcanic eruption since 2021: WATCH

NASA has captured images of the ancient volcanic fissures in Iceland that cracked open, spewing red-hot lava and posing a significant threat to towns, particularly Grindavik, where evacuations took place.

‘Hazard remains high’: NASA captures images of new lava-emitting fissures in Iceland

A state of emergency has been declared in Iceland after a volcano in the southwestern part of the country began to erupt and send lava surging into the seaside town of Grindavik.

Iceland Volcano Eruption: Seismic activity intensified overnight near Grindavik

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