Iceland eruption looks to be petering out - but whether residents will return to homes with lava at their door is another matter

Iceland's incoming government says it will put EU membership to referendum by 2027

Iceland has traditionally been ambivalent about joining the bloc but issues like the 2008 financial crisis, Brexit and a range of domestic issues has meant the country is slowly warming to the idea of membership.

Centre-left party wins Iceland's election, but will need coalition to govern

Voters in Iceland joined a global trend of punishing incumbents in a parliamentary election, with a centre-left party winning the largest share of votes.

Iceland holds parliamentary election as support for main parties plunges

Voting to elect a new parliament began in Iceland on Saturday, which opinion polls suggest is likely to unseat the ruling coalition after seven years in power.

Iceland volcano erupts for seventh time in a year but experts say activity has peaked

The volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula Lying had been dormant for around 800 years before the geological systems suddenly sprang back into life in 2021.

Reykjanes peninsula sees another major eruption

A new volcanic eruption has occurred on Wednesday evening on the Reykjanes peninsula, just 50 km from the Icelandic capital.

Volcano erupts in Iceland for seventh time in one year

Suðurnes Chief of Police said that the evacuation of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon went very smoothly.