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Baker uses urine to make bread

Baker uses urine to make bread
And other stories from the stranger side of life
16 Jul 2020
Where in the world can you travel this summer?

Where in the world can you travel this summer?
Italy, Barbados, Madeira and the Maldives are among the destinations preparing to welcome UK visitors
1 Jul 2020
When did coronavirus really reach the UK?

When did coronavirus really reach the UK?
New research says lack of vigilance in UK led to early spread of Covid-19
28 Apr 2020
What is Iceland’s Golden Circle and why is it so popular?

What is Iceland’s Golden Circle and why is it so popular?
31 May 2019
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon: the ultimate five-star spa

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon: the ultimate five-star spa
Lose yourself in silica-rich waters beneath the Northern Lights
14 May 2019
The safest and most dangerous countries in the world

The safest and most dangerous countries in the world
War-torn Syria tops the list of the most dangerous, while Iceland holds top spot as the safest
17 Apr 2019
Wow Air collapses: what to do if you are booked to travel

Wow Air collapses: what to do if you are booked to travel
Cash-strapped Icelandic budget airline grounds all aircraft, leaving thousands stranded
28 Mar 2019

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Iceland Christmas TV ad banned for being ‘too political’

Iceland Christmas TV ad banned for being ‘too political’
Controversial commercial depicts orangutan mourning loss of his rainforest home
9 Nov 2018
World Cup group D: Rojo volleys Argentina into the last-16

World Cup group D: Rojo volleys Argentina into the last-16
Group D final standings and results
26 Jun 2018
The volcanoes likely to erupt next

The volcanoes likely to erupt next
Scientists have identified high-risk sites by tracking tectonic activity
5 Jun 2018
Suspect in £1.45m bitcoin theft fled Iceland on PM’s plane

Suspect in £1.45m bitcoin theft fled Iceland on PM’s plane
Sindri Thor Stefansson is accused of stealing bitcoin mine computers
19 Apr 2018
Iceland plan to outlaw circumcision sparks outcry worldwide

Iceland plan to outlaw circumcision sparks outcry worldwide
Parliament considering ban on procedure for anything other than medical reasons
20 Feb 2018
British man arrested in Iceland for wearing too many clothes

British man arrested in Iceland for wearing too many clothes
Ryan Hawaii was stopped at Keflavík Airport for wearing eight pairs of trousers and ten shirts
16 Jan 2018
Iceland leads world in wage equality

Iceland leads world in wage equality
Nordic nation pledges to eradicate gender pay gap by 2022
4 Jan 2018
Iceland elects new left-leaning government

Iceland elects new left-leaning government
Snap election followed a wave of political scandals
30 Oct 2017
Iceland ends capital controls imposed after financial crash

Iceland ends capital controls imposed after financial crash
Country returns to international finance markets as tourism helps economy grow 7.2 per cent
13 Mar 2017
Iceland's President clears up call for a pineapple pizza ban

Iceland's President clears up call for a pineapple pizza ban
Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson averts international incident over what toppings should be allowed
22 Feb 2017
East Icelanders tell weatherman to move

East Icelanders tell weatherman to move
Residents start online pressure group to stop TV presenter blocking their view - and other tall tales
21 Dec 2016
Baby Jesus statue given 'Maggie Simpson' head

Baby Jesus statue given 'Maggie Simpson' head
Church criticised after local artist crafts replacement piece from orange clay - and other tall tales
21 Oct 2016
Which are the world's best and worst countries for girls?

Which are the world's best and worst countries for girls?
High teen pregnancy rate sees UK sit at 15 on Save the Children's list
12 Oct 2016
See the world's most impressive natural phenomena in style

See the world's most impressive natural phenomena in style
Enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer with these once-in-a-lifetime experiences
2 Sep 2016
France ends Iceland's 2016 dream with a crushing victory

France ends Iceland's 2016 dream with a crushing victory
Home nation destroy tournament minnows to line themselves up with a semi-final clash against Germany
4 Jul 2016
Iceland chant: Seismic Euro 2016 war cry comes from Scotland

Iceland chant: Seismic Euro 2016 war cry comes from Scotland
Far from having Viking roots, the fans' intimidating chant was stolen from the Scottish Premiership
29 Jun 2016
Twitter celebrates as sorry England leave Euro 2016

Twitter celebrates as sorry England leave Euro 2016
Viral videos abound after Roy Hodgson's dire team lose to North Atlantic minnows Iceland
29 Jun 2016
Iceland 2 England 1: The 'worst result in English history'

Iceland 2 England 1: The 'worst result in English history'
Hodgson and his squad should be ashamed, but Iceland deserve praise for showing the meaning of teamwork
27 Jun 2016
Panama Papers: Iceland names new prime minister

Panama Papers: Iceland names new prime minister
Will the arrival of Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson be enough to satisfy angry Icelanders?
7 Apr 2016
'Illegal' name costs Icelandic Harriet her passport

'Illegal' name costs Icelandic Harriet her passport
Passport refused to ten-year-old because Icelandic girls cannot be called Harriet
27 Jun 2014
CPS under fire for charging men who took food from skip

CPS under fire for charging men who took food from skip
Three men face prosecution for taking vegetables, cheese and Mr Kipling cakes out of an Iceland skip
29 Jan 2014