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Icelandic Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir acknowledges flaws in the European Union but highlights benefits such as consumer protection, citing improved mobile roaming for Icelanders.
A number of Icelandic citizens located in affected areas in the Middle East have contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' citizen services, which has provided information and assistance after...
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs asks Icelanders in Israel and those who may be in Iran, Iraq, Bahrain, and Qatar to inform their relatives of their whereabouts.
A report highlights that Portuguese citizens are among the highest consumers of antidepressants and the leading consumers of anxiolytics within OECD countries, second only to Icelanders in antidepressant use.
Icelanders will soon vote in a referendum on whether Reykjavik should resume negotiations with Brussels to join the European Union, driven by renewed concerns over US President Donald Trump's intentions.
Icelandic police received 20 reports of romance scams last year, with victims losing a total of 70 million ISK to fraudsters who feigned romantic interest on dating sites and social media.
In 2025, 16,692 Icelanders used weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Saxenda, spending nearly 3.5 billion Icelandic krónur annually, averaging over 200,000 krónur per person.
Iceland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs says a number of Icelandic nationals in parts of the Middle East have been in contact with its civil service in recent days. As reported by Vísir, they are reportedly seeking information and possible assistance following large-scale unrest in the region as a result of the US and Israel’s military […] The post Foreign Ministry Assisting Icelanders in Middle East appeared first on Iceland Review.
Iceland is a close partner of the EU but not a full member. That could change if Icelanders vote to join the bloc. As ties with the US deteriorate, the government could bring forward a referendum on the issue.
Icelandic basketball players caused a major upset in Reykjavik, defeating the Lithuanian national team 86:85 in the 3rd round of the first qualifying round for the World Cup.
Are you the type who goes to Tenerife or Thailand?
Úrval Útsýn is a well-established company best known for introducing Icelanders to package holidays. Since then, numerous exotic destinations have been added worldwide.
A teacher discusses her experience teaching Greenlanders, Faroese, Icelanders, and Danes, highlighting curiosity among students and contrasting it with Trump's approach.
During the winter school break, many Icelanders are traveling north to ski, particularly from the southwest where ski resorts like Bláfjöll have only recently opened.
The Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman, Maciej Wewiór, advised Poles in the Middle East to remain calm and safe, announcing an additional helpline due to the situation.
The Lithuanian national team found itself in a difficult situation in Group D of the World Cup qualifiers – after three rounds, it has only one difficult victory against the British and two defeats – against the Italians and Icelanders.
Five percent of Icelanders using Wegovy Iceland Monitor
Despite being a NATO member and integrated into EU structures, Iceland has long hesitated to join the European Union. However, a changing geopolitical landscape is prompting Icelanders to re-evaluate their position on EU membership.
Icelandic police received reports of twenty romance scam cases last year, where fraudsters on dating sites and social media swindled unsuspecting individuals out of 70 million krona by feigning love.
A report indicates that five percent of the Icelandic population is currently using the weight-loss medication Wegovy.