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Iceland to launch talks on defence partnership with EU, von der Leyen says
Euronews
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July 17, 2025
Published on 17/07/2025 - 20:57 GMT+2 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that the EU will launch talks on a security and defence partnership with Iceland. "We will cooperate more closely on hybrid threat response,...
Icelandic volcano erupts, forcing Blue Lagoon spa to evacuate
TVC News Nigeria
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July 16, 2025
A volcanic explosion in Iceland caused guests to leave the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa on Wednesday, with photographs showing lava rushing through a fissure in the Earth’s surface. Iceland’s Met Office reported that the eruption began around 4...
Iceland's Blue Lagoon is evacuated due to volcanic activity — again
AOL
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Picture this: You're floating blissfully in Iceland's world-famous Blue Lagoon, sipping wine while soaking in milky blue geothermal waters, when suddenly staff members are politely but urgently asking you to "quickly pack your bags." Welcome to...
Dragon Trail trade survey highlights shifts in Chinese outbound travel trends during H1 2025
The Moodie Davitt Report
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July 31, 2025
CHINA. Insights from Dragon Trail’s latest Chinese Outbound Travel Trade Survey revealed year-on-year growth in outbound travel from China in the first half of 2025, alongside notable shifts in traveller preferences. The latest report presents...
Iceland Volcano Eruptions: A Year of Fiery Activity in 2025
Southwest Journal - Minnesota
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July 16, 2025
Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula continues to capture global attention with its dramatic volcanic activity throughout 2025. The latest eruption began on July 16, 2025, at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row, marking the twelfth volcanic event on the...
Icelandic rhythms: Flóki Studios at Eleven Deplar Farm
Globetrender
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July 16, 2025
Eleven Deplar Farm's Flóki Studios is luring world-renowned artists seeking creative inspiration in Iceland's remote Troll Peninsula - just ask Justin Bieber. Olivia Palamountain reports A remote Icelandic lodge that started life as a sheep farm...
Iceland's Blue Lagoon evacuates due to volcanic activity — again
AOL
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Picture this: You're floating blissfully in Iceland's world-famous Blue Lagoon, sipping wine while soaking in milky blue geothermal waters, when suddenly staff members are politely but urgently asking you to "quickly pack your bags." Welcome to...
Iceland Eruption Prompts Evacuations Near Blue Lagoon as Lava Fissure Opens on Reykjanes Peninsula
Rus Tourism News
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July 16, 2025
A fresh volcanic eruption has shaken Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, marking the twelfth such event in the region since 2021. The eruption, which began with magma breaking through the Earth’s crust and forming a fissure estimated to be between 700...
Iceland’s Volcanoes are at it again: Twelfth eruption turns night to day
Euro Weekly News
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July 16, 2025
Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula lights up once again as lava and smoke erupt from an active volcano, marking the twelfth eruption since 2021. Credit : Jen Noble, Shutterstock It’s happened again—smoke and lava have lit up Iceland’s Reykjanes...
Iceland’s Latest Volcanic Eruption Forces Evacuations Amid Ongoing Seismic Cycle
teleSUR
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Iceland has recorded its twelfth volcanic eruption in four years, triggering evacuations and highlighting the country’s ongoing seismic cycle near the capital region. Evacuations underway at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon spa after a fissure eruption...
Guide to economic opportunities in Iceland published
ANSA
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July 21, 2025
As part of the economic diplomacy activities promoted by the Farnesina under the leadership of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, the Embassy of Italy in Oslo published the first edition of the guide for economic opportunities in Iceland ('Growth...
Icelandic volcano erupts, forcing tourists to evacuate famous geothermal spa
Fox News
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A volcano erupted in Iceland on Wednesday, July 16, forcing the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. (Credit: Hordur Kristleifsson -- @h0rdur via Storyful) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A volcanic eruption in Iceland forced...
Iceland volcano erupts again, lava lights up night sky
Daily Times
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July 16, 2025
A volcano in southwest Iceland erupted on Wednesday, marking the 12th eruption since 2021 in the geologically active Reykjanes Peninsula. The eruption sent glowing yellow and orange lava gushing from a long fissure while thick smoke rose high into...
Scientists discover world's largest waterfall — but It's completely invisible, here's why
The Times of India
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For decades, the title of the world’s tallest waterfall belonged to Venezuela’s Angel Falls. But now, scientists are pointing to an even more colossal cascade — one that plunges a staggering 11,500 feet. The twist? It’s completely invisible to the...
How a Passion for Roller Derby Inspired This Player to Become a Travel Advisor
Travel Market Report - New York
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Hannah Blouin always enjoyed planning trips for friends and family, but it wasn’t until she entered the world of roller derby that she was inspired to start a travel business. Roller derby – a sport where players on quad skates hit each other to...
Tourists ignore warnings to marvel at bubbling lava as Icelandic volcano erupts
Daily Star
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July 20, 2025
Tourists have been spotted ogling Iceland’s Sundhnúksgígar volcanic eruptions. Lava has been spilling up from the crater row, much to the awe of many who made it to the site. A series of photos show people watching – from a safe distance – as the...
Foreign Office issues update for anyone entering 29 EU countries this year
Daily Star
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July 31, 2025
The European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to get under way on October 12 - and UK travellers will need to be aware of the new rules The Foreign Office has released new guidance for Brits planning to enter the EU later in the...
Driving in Iceland 2025 | Car Hire or Camper Van?
Iceland Review
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July 19, 2025
By now, Iceland’s dramatic landscapes need no introduction. Each and every day, visitors to this vast and sprawling land experience such wonders as black sand beaches, volcanic deserts, glacier-topped mountains, and steamy geothermal pools. But...
Iowa 4-H STEM in Motion Trip to Iceland Showcases Real-World Science and Career Exploration
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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AMES, Iowa – Iowa’s future leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics embarked on a transformative journey through Iceland, June 7-13, as part of STEM in Motion, an innovative 4-H Youth Development program from Iowa State...
Devin Booker meets artist James Turrell at Roden Crater, explores rare land art before Iceland volcano visit
The Times of India
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Devin Booker is in Phoenix Sun now (Image via Instagram / @dbook) NBA star Devin Booker is now enjoying himself in Iceland. The Phoenix Suns guard was spotted on Thursday watching a live volcano explosion. He even had the opportunity to view Roden...