Rugged, remote, otherworldly; Iceland fully deserves the name the Land of Fire and Ice. It’s a country where volcanoes ...

The agency added dozens of nominees to its annual list of the world’s “intangible cultural heritage,” celebrating ...

Iceland has become the fifth country to boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

December light is brief in Iceland. It was not yet 4 p.m., and by the time the giant menorah was lit in downtown Reykjavík, the day had already slipped into darkness. A steady drizzling rain blurred ...

Iceland became the fifth nation not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest next year because of Israel's participation in the event.

One of Iceland's most cherished traditions is the "Christmas Book Flood" (Jólabókaflóð). Rooted in the country's rich literary culture, it involves gifting new books on Christmas Eve and spending the ...

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Olafur Eliasson talks to Ben Luke about his influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other ...

Iceland's public broadcaster RÚV has confirmed it will not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, becoming the latest country to withdraw in protest at Israel's participation.

Experience Christmas celebrations worldwide, from Japan’s KFC feast to Greece’s lit karavaki boats, showcasing diverse and colourful traditions across cultures.

When most countries plan infrastructure projects, the process is dominated by engineers, economists, and politicians. In ...

Italian cooking has been awarded special cultural heritage status by the United Nations' cultural agency Unesco. National ...