The Social Democratic Alliance, led by Kristrún Frostadóttir, forms a coalition government in Iceland's Althing with the Liberal Reform Party and the People's Party. Frostadóttir becomes Iceland's youngest prime minister at 36 years old. 2024-12-21
Icelandic officials declare a state of emergency after a new volcanic eruption cuts off hot water for approximately 20,000 people south of Reykjavík. 2024-02-8
The Danish Health Authority temporarily suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for two weeks as a "precaution" following reports that some vaccinated people had experienced blood clots, causing one person to die after receiving the vaccine. It has not been determined whether there is a link between the vaccine and the clots. Norway and Iceland have also suspended their use of the vaccine. 2021-03-11
Iceland announces new restrictions, lowering its limit on public gatherings from 20 people to 10 people and suspending sporting activities and stage performances. The new restrictions will take effect tomorrow and last until November 17. 2020-10-30
Numerous tremors rock the Katla volcano in Iceland prompting the government to raise the alarm level. 2016-08-30
Iceland's main airport remains closed following the worst eruption of the Grímsvötn volcano since 1873, with the ash cloud starting to spread towards Europe. 2011-05-23
Iceland opens an inquiry as it emerges that its citizens may be being spied on by the United States embassy. This follows similar investigations into possible illegal U.S. activities in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland, with possibly hundreds of Norwegians being monitored and Sweden describing the matter as "very serious". 2010-11-11
Politicians in Iceland flee from their own people as they protest on the streets of Reykjavík. 2010-10-1
Italy fines Ryanair €3 million for failing to help passengers after cancelling their flights during the Icelandic volcanic crisis as the cloud threatens to wreak more havoc. 2010-05-15
A quarter of voters in Iceland sign a petition asking President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson to veto a bill on repaying US$5 billion to foreign savers who lost their money when Icelandic banks collapsed. 2010-01-2