Sources: BBC
Three people are killed when a small Cessna plane crashes in Eastern Region, Iceland. 2023-07-9
Geologists predict an imminent eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland due to land uplift and earthquake swarms in the Reykjanes Peninsula. The volcano last erupted in 2022. 2023-07-6
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
A new Icelandic law goes into effect which requires government agencies and companies with more than 24 full-time employees to prove they are paying men and women equally, as required by existing legislation. 2018-01-3
Voters in Iceland go to the polls to elect 63 members of the Althing. 2017-10-28
Voters in Iceland head to the polls to elect a new president with a historic low voter turnout expected. Independent candidate Guðni Th. Jóhannesson claims victory. 2016-06-25
Montenegro, Norway, Iceland and Albania join the list of countries supporting sanctions including asset freezings and travel bans directed at Russian individuals. 2014-04-11
Iceland's parliament, the Althing, refers charges of misconduct in office related to the 2008–2012 Icelandic financial crisis against former Prime Minister of Iceland Geir Haarde to the Landsdómur, a special court for such cases. 2010-09-28
Airports in Morocco, Spain and Portugal reopen after days of Icelandic volcanic disruption. 2010-05-12
The President of Iceland Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson announces a referendum during a live televised speech. 2010-01-5