Seismic activity increases near Grindavík, Iceland, with the Icelandic Meteorological Office reporting that a volcanic eruption has occurred and a earthquake is being registered. People visiting the Blue Lagoon are evacuated rapidly. 2025-04-1
Citizens of Iceland vote in a snap election to elect the 63 members of the Althing national parliament. 2024-11-30
The town of Grindavík, Iceland, and the nearby Blue Lagoon are evacuated due to volcanic activity. 2024-05-29
The British supermarket chain Iceland launches an appeal to the EUIPO against the country of Iceland in a 20-year-long legal process over the use and trademark of the name "Iceland". 2022-09-14
Iceland bans unnecessary travel from high-risk areas in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19 infections. This ban applies to all international travelers and will be in effect until May 31. 2021-04-27
2013 meat adulteration scandal: Gæðakokkar 30% meat pie on Iceland is found to not contain any meat at all. 2013-02-27
Germany shuts down part of its airspace as volcanic ash from the eruption of Iceland's Grímsvötn reaches northern Europe. 2011-05-25
The Government of Iceland imposes a flight ban, following the eruption of Iceland's most active volcano, Grímsvötn. 2011-05-22
The President of Iceland Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson announces a referendum during a live televised speech. 2010-01-5