Europe Iceland Birnir was the most popular name given to newborns in Iceland in 2023 (30 male babies), while Emilía was the most popular name given to baby girls, according to data published by Registers Iceland
Europe Iceland With increased energy efficiency and the use of new sources, available electricity in Iceland could increase by 3.800 gigawatt hours, which would mean a 20% increase in available energy by 2040
Europe Iceland Iceland's Minister of Health will meet with the president of the Icelandic Association of Family Physicians to discuss doctors' criticism of excessive bureaucracy that reduces their time with patients
Europe Iceland Applications for admission to Icelandic University of Arts have nearly doubled since last year; in February the university announced the abolition of tuition fees as independent universities would receive full state funding if they eliminated tuition
Europe Iceland Iceland's "pool culture" could be added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list after Minister of Culture and Economy confirmed Iceland's first independent application to the list