Europe Iceland Reykjavík's centre is undergoing the restyling designed by the city's Planning and Transport Board, with positive effects on both the cultural life and the shops in the area; in particular, Skólavörðustígur will be transformed into a street park
Europe Iceland Over 2.000 micrograms per cubic meter of sulfur dioxide have been recorded on Monday, the highest levels since volcanic activity began on the Reykjanes Peninsula; though the levels are now decreasing, a thick volcanic haze still lingers over the city
Europe Iceland 36 potential victims of human traffic, mostly women trafficked for prostitution, were offered appropriate assistance after the police conducted a search checking on 250 people in a coordinated operation with Europol, Frontex and Interpol in 43 countries
Europe Iceland Dozens of pilot whales were found stranded in Ólafsfjörður; with rescue teams from the Tröllaskagi region and Akureyri called out to assist, the whales have been successfully refloated and guided back to the open sea by around 7 p.m.
Europe Iceland With recent liquid-cocaine seizure, never registered before 2024, 2025 is becoming record-breaking for drug seizures at Keflavík Airport, with authorities reporting unprecedented amounts of cocaine, cannabis, and OxyContin intercepted at the border