Iceland Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

The Icelandic government has unveiled plans to ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media, citing growing concerns about the risks posed by early and excessive use of digital platforms. The proposal, published for public consultation, …

Iceland has been named the world's most peaceful country for 19 years. Here's what sets it apart.

Every country is home to crime and conflict, but as indicated by the Institute for Economics & Peace's 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI), the extent of that violence and instability varies widely. Business Insider recently compiled a list of the world…

Iceland's biggest Food Festival returns this weekend

The Street Food Festival, held in partnership with the European Street Food Awards, will take place in Hljómskálagarður Park in Reykjavík this weekend, July 17 to 19. The festival has established itself as Iceland's largest food event and will offer a …

At 67, first drive abroad, left-hand wheel, 2,450 km Iceland adventure

Iceland Construction Industry Faces Slowdown as Unemployment Rises

A leading Icelandic contractor says there are worrying signs in the country’s construction sector as new housing projects stall and unemployment continues to climb. Nearly 1,200 people were unemployed in Iceland’s construction and civil engineering sector …

Iceland Eclipse 2026: Inside a gathering centered on a total solar eclipse event

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Something unusual is taking shape on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula next summer. From August 11 to 15, 2026, Iceland Eclipse is expected to bring together musicians, scientists, astronauts, …

Heavy Rain Forecast Across Much of Iceland

Much of Iceland is expected to see exceptionally wet weather over the next 10 days, with rainfall in some western areas forecast to reach up to nine times the seasonal average. According to meteorologist Einar Sveinbjörnsson, the wettest conditions are …

Ukraine Accounts for Nearly Three-Quarters of Iceland Asylum Applications

A total of 675 people applied for international protection in Iceland during the first six months of 2026, with nearly three-quarters of applicants coming from Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Justice. The figures also show that 35 people have applied …

Iceland's temperature record could be broken tomorrow

Iceland's all-time temperature record was set at Teigarhorn in 1939, when the mercury reached 30.5°C (86.9°F). Meteorologist Einar Sveinbjörnsson says it is not out of the question that the record could be broken in East Iceland tomorrow. According to …

Iceland Gets Its First Jewish Center in History

The sign went up on one of Reykjavik’s main streets, and people stopped to stare. For a community that had spent decades gathering in living rooms and hotel ballrooms, the sight of a Jewish center sign — on a striking green-and-white three-story building …