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500 Global Leaders Gather in Reykjavík for Women’s Leadership Forum

The Reykjavík Global Forum opens today with 500 invited leaders from more than 80 countries meeting for three days of discussions on women’s leadership, peace, technology and…

Iceland Review · 1 hr ago

Iceland Confirms New 4-to-10 School Grading Scale

Iceland has formally confirmed a new 4-to-10 final grading scale for tenth-grade pupils, replacing letter grades during the 2026–27 school year. The post Iceland Confirms New…

Iceland Review · 16 hrs ago

Rural Icelanders Raise Safety Concerns Over Weaker Mobile Coverage

Rural residents say mobile coverage has deteriorated since Iceland’s 2G and 3G shutdown, raising concerns for daily life, travellers and emergency response. The post Rural…

Iceland Review · 18 hrs ago

One in Four Icelanders Has Lost Someone in a Road Crash

More than a quarter of Icelanders have lost a close relative or friend in a traffic accident, according to a new survey released before nationwide memorial events. The post One in…

Iceland Review · 21 hrs ago

Investors Dive Into Blue Lagoon Share Offer

Blue Lagoon’s public share offering was fully subscribed, attracting nearly 4,000 subscriptions worth about 15.3bn ISK ahead of an expected Nasdaq Iceland listing. The post…

Iceland Review · 1 day ago

A Letter Reminds Us That We’ve Loved Tourists For Over Sixty Years

Richard S. Williams first came to Iceland in 1966. This Takk Fyrir Friday, York Underwood shares his letter and thanks a long-time reader for decades of research and stories. The…

Iceland Review · 2 days ago

Chance Encounters: a Horse, a Jeep, and Baseball Legend, Ted Williams

In August 1981, Richard and Jon Williams travelled to Iceland to photograph volcanoes for a NASA-funded research project. A curious foal, a first driving lesson and an unexpected…

Iceland Review · 2 days ago

Iceland Turns Up the Voltage on Energy Projects

A wide-ranging draft bill would speed electricity projects through shorter disputes, integrated permits and new rules for grid connections. The post Iceland Turns Up the Voltage on…

Iceland Review · 2 days ago

Award-Winning Danish Film Brings Esben Smed to Reykjavík

Danish actor Esben Smed will attend the November 19 Reykjavík premiere of Paradís, the 2026 Dragon Award winner for Best Nordic Film. The post Award-Winning Danish Film Brings…

Iceland Review · 2 days ago

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