Iceland

Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators across Europe

Millions of people gathered in Iceland and northern Spain to witness Western Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years.

The moon completely covers the sun during a solar eclipse near the northern Spanish town of Reinosa, August 12, 2026.
Victor Urbancic conducts a makeshift orchestra in Reykjavik, Iceland, sometime after World War II.

How three Holocaust era Jewish refugees built Iceland’s classical music scene from scratch

Jewish community at the opening ceremony of the Beit Shvidler Jewish Center of Iceland.

Chabad couple turns a small dream into Iceland's historic first Jewish cultural center - interview

 Noam Bettan representing Israel and guests celebrate during the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle on May 17, 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

Eurovision chief rules out future votes on Israel's participation despite ongoing country boycotts


Five new ambassadors present Peres credentials

Ambassadors from Poland, Portugal, Estonia, Kazakhstan and Iceland present credentials to president.

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'Iceland formally recognizes Palestinian state'

PA hopes that move will lead others to follow suit; Iceland becomes first Western country to recognize Palestinian territories as an independent state.

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Israel draws tough Euro qualifying group

National team drawn into Group A with perennial powerhouse Serbia, up-and-coming Montenegro as well as the weaker Slovakia, Estonia and Iceland.

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Iceland votes to recognize Palestinian state

Vote paves way for formal recognition; Iceland FM says his country is first Western European country to take this step.

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Iceland: Jewish community celebrates new beginnings

Reykjavik community holds formal Rosh Hashana services with a rabbi and a Torah scroll for first time since end of WWII.

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A kosher visit to one of the most beautiful places on earth

Iceland remains a breathtaking land of volcanoes, hot springs, geysers, craters, glacial lakes and glaciers.

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Iceland volcano stops spewing disruptive ash cloud

Lingering ash still causing problems for European air travel but eruption apparently stops producing new ash clouds, weather officials say.

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Ash cloud hits UK flights, Britain says airspace open

250 flights canceled due to ash cloud from Icelandic volcano; Ryanair flies plane through Scottish airspace to show lack of danger.

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Iceland shuts main airport after volcano eruption

Europe eyes spread of ash distribution after "very powerful volcano" erupts; Reykjavik airport closed, more closures expected.

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