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Iceland Women vs Finland Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 2nd 2025
The 14th edition of the UEFA Women's European Championship will begin with Iceland Women facing Finland Women in the curtain-raiser. The game will be played at Stockholm Arena. Iceland finalized preparations for the tournament with a 3-1 victory...
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Preview: Iceland Women vs Finland Women - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Women's European Championship clash between Iceland Women and Finland Women, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Women’s Euro 2025 will officially get underway when Iceland Women take on Finland...

Hot deal: You can fly from Vancouver to London and Iceland for half price
Two for the price of one is always a good deal. Travellers from the Lower Mainland can visit two world class destinations for the price of one this year. Iceland, known as the land of Ice and Fire, has some of the best affordable airfare for folks...

Top Chef alum Padma Lakshmi, 54, glows in a plunging bikini in steamy Blue Lagoon spa on Iceland trip
PADMA Lakshmi looked incredible in a plunging black bikini on her recent trip with her daughter. The former Top Chef host, 54, traveled to Iceland with Krishna, 15, and lounged at the famous thermal spa, Blue Lagoon. 9 Padma Lakshmi rocked a black...

Finland to Iceland: Top 10 most peaceful countries in 2025 according to recent index
Iceland is the most peaceful country globally, holding this rank since 2008. With incredibly low crime rates, welcoming people, and minimal violent incidents, it's a haven. Interestingly, Icelandic police don't carry guns, and kids often play...

Iceland’s Personal Names Committee approves new first names
The Personal Names Committee of Iceland has approved a variety of new first names that can be used in guidance with Icelandic culture, including Baggio and Star. Among the approved names include Baggio, Star, Bíi, Celina, Sesselíus, Vava, Anóra,...

Iceland’s RÚV to support Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision/EBU after board vote
In a vote at the board on April 28th of this year, the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV decided to ask its Director-General to vote in favour of Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision and/or the EBU, should such a subject arise. A short majority in favour of...

Iceland to call for EBU to ban Israel at London meeting in July

Reykjavík Sailing Club Hosts 24-Hour Fundraising Event
The Reykjavík Sailing Club, Brokey, has launched its first-ever 24-hour sailing event. It began at 8:00 this morning and continues non-stop until 8:00 tomorrow. The initiative aims to shine a light on the sport of sailing in Reykjavík and raise...

Iceland Inflation Rises To 4.2%
Consumer price inflation in Iceland accelerated in June after easing in the previous month, preliminary data from Statistics Iceland showed on Friday. The consumer price index rose 4.2 percent year-on-year in June, faster than the 3.8 percent rise...

Ancient mantle plume created a 60-million-year volcanic trail from Iceland to Ireland
Lava plateaus, volcanic islands, and basalt columns litter the North Atlantic, yet they sit hundreds – even thousands – of miles apart. What tied them together? For decades, geologists have puzzled over this geological jigsaw that stretches from...

Iceland Marks Ten Years of Biting Midges
Iceland’s national broadcaster first reported on the arrival of the biting midge on July 1, 2015, after a weekend of widespread bites near the capital area. Ten years on, the insect has spread across the country, prompting health officials to...

Iceland regional Mýflug ceases operations
Iceland-based regional airline Mýflug has announced that it will no longer operate scheduled, charter or sightseeing flights with immediate effect. Medivac flights are not believed to be affected. The airline was established in 1985 and flew to a...

Iceland FC clasp Gunjur Beach Soccer trophy
Solar Enterprise FC made an excellent start to the match and created numerous goal scoring opportunities but squandered them away. Iceland FC, who were unable to contain Solar Enterprise FC in the midfield, scored two goals during the match...

Book review: Former Iceland first lady Eliza Reid pens Christie-inspired Death Of A Diplomat

Heroic rescue of 60 whales about to be beached in Iceland has people cheering
Heroic Rescue of 60 Whales About To Be Beached in Northern Iceland Has People Cheering originally appeared on PetHelpful. In a remarkable story, the residents of a small town in Northern Iceland have banded together to rescue more than 60 whales...

10 Best Places to Travel Alone: Japan, Iceland, and More
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Looking for the best places to travel alone? Look no further than this complete guide—your gateway to discovering destinations that make solo travel one of the most liberating and rewarding experiences. Imagine immersing...

9 of the best northern lights cruises from the UK, Norway, Iceland and Canada
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OECD Urges Education And Energy Reforms in Iceland
According to the new report by the OECD, a number of reforms are needed to maintain quality of life in Iceland. The state of education is a particular concern, reports RÚV. Iceland received generally positive marks in the newly released OECD...

Iceland’s PLAY Airlines to shift operations to Malta, end U.S. flights
Icelandic budget airline PLAY is preparing to transfer its operations to Malta under a new subsidiary, Fly Play Europe, as part of a shareholder-led takeover bid. If completed, the airline will give up its Icelandic operating licence and move its...