A new study on calf DNA may shed light on the causes of the high calf mortality rate in the Icelandic cattle population; about 15% of Icelandic calves are born dead, while in neighbouring countries the rate is about 5%

The Naming Committee, an independent body that determines whether a new name can be authorised or not, added several new names; among the criteria is whether it has a historical precedent and whether it's believed that a child can be bullied for the name

After a viral trend on TikTok recommending recipes led to a very strong growth in demand for cucumbers, Icelandic supermarkets have run out of stock, leaving suppliers scrambling to keep up

South Iceland is the region of the country with the largest population increase since December 2023, at 3,1% according to new data from Registers Iceland

The Icelandic economy may not be able to provide immigrants with quality employment commensurate with their education: 53% of foreign-born workers are over-educated compared to their position, recent Eurostat data show