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Iceland

Iceland is an island nation which is located between Europe and North America in the north Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its geothermal activity.

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01.2012 DW Euromaxx

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe 19.03.2017

A new Depeche Mode album, a visit to a spy museum and photographing sea eagles. 
LifestyleMarch 20, 2017
Olaffson Glass

Minimalism: Víkingur Ólafsson plays Glass

The young Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson interprets the minimalist music of composer Philip Glass.  
CultureMarch 17, 2017
Reykjavík

Tourism fuels Icelandic upswing

Latest growth data from Iceland show tourism was flying high in 2016, pulling the country out of the doldrums.
BusinessMarch 9, 2017
Island - "Sonnenfahrer"-Skulptur in Reykjavik

Iceland boom fuelling a speculative bubble?

Last year the number of foreign visitors to the island nation rose by 40 percent. Is that fuelling a new bubble?
BusinessFebruary 27, 201702:31 min
Frankreich Studentenproteste in Paris

Spotlight on Europe - 24 February 2017

No end in sight of violence in France+++German cabinet approves measures to deport rejected asylum seekers+++Icealanders return to paganism
PoliticsFebruary 24, 201729:59 min
Island Vulkan Eyjafjallajökull

Inside Europe - Paganism in Iceland

A thousand years after they banned the worship of Norse gods like Odin and Thor, Icelanders are returning to the paganism of their ancestors. 3600 of them so far and rising fast. And this year they'll complete the construction of the first new heathen temple for a thousand years. John Laurenson has the details from Reykjavik.
PoliticsFebruary 23, 201703:25 min
DW Sendung Shift Bitcoins

Bitcoin: Paying with the cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin is gaining popularity as a means of payment for legitimate transactions.
CultureFebruary 20, 2017
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Inside Europe 09.02.17

On today's programme: The EU's new Libya deal to curb immigration – Drama in the French presidential campaign - Angela Merkel seeks a fourth term in office - How a murder has impacted Iceland- New ways of tackling female genital mutilation - Is it a hopeful or hateful future for Europe 25 years after Maastricht?- A Spanish town banks its future on hops.
PoliticsFebruary 10, 201755:00 min
Island Nordlichter

Inside Europe: How a murder has shocked Iceland

Iceland has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. But that statistic didn't prevent the murder of a young woman called Birna Brjánsdottir last month. After her body was found swept up on a beach more than 8000 people took part in a march in her memory. Páll Stefánsson is the editor in chief of the Iceland Review and told Emma Wallis about how this crime has affected the country.
PoliticsFebruary 10, 201704:50 min
DW Sendung Euromaxx

Iceland, a fairytale land

Iceland reveals its mystical side in winter
CultureJanuary 14, 2017
01.2012 DW Euromaxx

Euromaxx-Lifestyle Europe

A Swiss light festival, Germany's cult currywurst, and Iceland in winter.
CultureJanuary 14, 2017
Island Bjarni Benediktsson

Iceland forms coalition government

Iceland is set to form a three-party coalition following months at a standstill.
PoliticsJanuary 10, 2017
Mit dem Jeep unterwegs auf Island

Icelandic Adventure

Iceland's second largest glacier, the Langjökudll, beckons tourists. 
CultureJanuary 4, 2017
01.2012 DW Euromaxx

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe | 04.01.2017

Visit the Danish capital Copenhagen, take a jeep safari across Iceland and spend the night in a glass igloo.
CultureJanuary 4, 2017
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Four pairs of twins live in a small street in Iceland.

Four pairs of twins under the age of 10 live in a small street in the southwest of Iceland. Their parents think there is something in the water.
SocietyJanuary 2, 201701:00 min
01.2012 DW Euromaxx

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe | 31.12.2016

Our Euromaxx Special looks at dog sledding, a roller coaster restaurant, and an ice tunnel.
CultureDecember 31, 2016
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Auðn - Black Metal from the Far North

Auðn means 'wasteland' in Icelandic -- but the name doesn't do justice to this band's fast and furious riffs. They travelled 3,000 km from Iceland to play at Wacken and took third place in the Metal Battle there.
MusicDecember 18, 201603:27 min
Island Linksbündnis unter Führung der Piraten gewinnt Wahl Birgitta Jónsdottír

Iceland's Pirate Party to try to form a govt

Iceland's president has asked the anti-establishment Pirate Party to attempt to assemble a governing coalition.
PoliticsDecember 2, 2016
Island Präsidentschaftswahlen Kandidat Gudni Johannesson

Iceland government talks collapse again

After talks to form a right and left-wing coalition collapse, the president has urged all leaders to devise a solution.
PoliticsNovember 25, 2016
Island Vulkan Bardarbunga ausgebrochen Lava

Iceland: coping with the threat of volcanic eruptions

The tourism boom in Iceland continues. Annual visitors are expected to soon outnumber the locals by seven to one. But like the Icelanders, tourists have to cope with the risks of volcanic eruptions.
TravelNovember 21, 201601:02 min
EM 2016 England vs Island Fans Hut

Tourism on Iceland is booming with 'Huh!'

Some 1.7 million visitors are expected this year in Iceland - something that doesn't please everyone.
TravelNovember 15, 2016
Kroatien FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifikation Kroatien vs Island Marcelo Brozovic

Ireland squeeze past Austria, Croatia beat Iceland

A James McClean goal was enough to see Ireland past struggling Austria in Vienna on Saturday while Croaita beat Iceland.
SportsNovember 12, 2016
Island Bjarni Benediktsson ARCHIV

Independence Party to form Icelandic government

Icelandic President Gudni Johannesson said the Independence Party was the "most viable" option to form a government.
PoliticsNovember 2, 2016
Island Bjarni Benediktsson

Iceland PM resigns, paving way for next government

Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson's Progressive Party suffered a severe battering in Saturday's general election.
PoliticsOctober 30, 2016
Island Wahlen

Iceland faces coalition talks

Iceland is facing the prospect of tough coalition negotiations after anti-establishment parties won many seats.
PoliticsOctober 30, 2016
A woman casters her vote in a ballot box at a polling station in Iceland

Iceland's Indendence Party makes poll gains

The Icelandic upstart Pirate Party has witnessed lower-than-expected results at the polls.
PoliticsOctober 30, 2016
Island Wahlen

All eyes on Iceland's Pirate Party

Iceland holds snap polls with the Pirate Party tipped to topple the ruling coalition implicated in the Panama Papers.
CatastropheOctober 29, 2016
EMXD 13.10.14 Tauchen

Diving in Iceland

Enjoy the crystal clear waters of Iceland.
CultureOctober 27, 2016
01.2012 DW Euromaxx

Euromaxx Special: Lifestyle Europe

Diving in Iceland, a houseboat in Paris and  lobster fishing in Sweden.
CultureOctober 27, 2016
Island Proteste wegen Gender Pay Gap

Icelandic women take a stand

Iceland is in many ways a model country in matters of feminism. Yet here, too, women earn less than men.
SocietyOctober 26, 2016
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@dwnews: Icelandic women's calls for #PayEquity go viral

PoliticsOctober 26, 201603:43 min
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Exploring Iceland's lava caves

Adventurous travelers have a lot to choose from in Iceland, such as lava caving tours. 
CultureOctober 26, 2016
Japan Walfang zu wissenschaftlichen Zwecken

Whales remain unprotected

Pro-whaling countries have successfully scuttled a proposal for a cetacean sanctuary in the South Atlantic.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 25, 2016
Panama City Skyline

Denmark pays for 'Panama Papers' tax evidence

Denmark says it has paid for 'Panama Papers' data on potential tax fraudsters.
CrimeSeptember 30, 2016

Reykjavik

A tour of the Icelandic capital with photographer Antonía Bergþórsdóttir.
September 6, 2016
Island Parlament Gebäude Reykjavik

Iceland plans to ease financial restrictions for residents

Iceland has announced plans to lift nearly all restrictions on currency movements imposed on its citizens since 2008.
August 17, 2016
UEFA EURO 2016 Island vs. Großbritannien

Iceland, Wales climb up FIFA rankings after Euro 2016

Gareth Bale and co. now sit 11th in the world rankings and Euro quarterfinalists Iceland are 22nd.
July 14, 2016
DW Euromaxx - Die schönsten Momente

Euro 2016 highlights

Looking back at the best moments this year’s European football championships.
July 11, 2016
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Icelandic football team gets hero's welcome at home

Fans welcome Icelandic football squad in Reykjavik.
July 5, 201600:56 min
Iceland team open-top bus

Iceland's Euro 2016 team welcomed home as heroes

About 10 percent of the population turned out in Reykjavik to congratulate the team on reaching the quarter finals.
July 5, 2016
Deutsche Welle Englisch Fußball Jonathan Harding

Teams not stars steal the show at Euro 2016

Jonathan Harding
Teamwork prevails over individual talent at Euro 2016
July 4, 2016
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@dwnews - Social media applauds Iceland despite defeat to hosts France

July 4, 201602:29 min
UEFA Euro 2016 Frankreich gegen Island Tor Griezmann

France crush Iceland to set up Germany clash

France will play Germany in the last four on Thursday after the hosts thrashed a valiant Iceland side 5-2 in Paris.
July 3, 2016
Frankreich Fußball-EM Frankreich vs Schweiz in Lille Didier Deschamps

Minnows Iceland stand between France and last four

France will be desperate to avoid the fate of England when they take on minnows Iceland for a place in the semifinals.
July 2, 2016
Keflavik air base

US troops to return to Iceland

The US and Iceland have signed an agreement that will see the first US troops deployed to the Arctic island in a decade.
June 30, 2016
Gareth Bale

The big question for the remaining quarterfinalists

The big question for the remaining quarterfinalists
June 29, 20166 images
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Volcanic Football

A success? No. A coup? Still too little. Iceland has written football history.
June 28, 201602:27 min
Frankreich Fußball-EM Island vs. Ungarn in Marseille

Euro 2016: The numbers behind Iceland's surprise success

The Icelanders caught many by surprise during Euro 2016. These are some of the stats behind the country’s rise
June 28, 2016
Deutsche Welle Englisch Fußball Jonathan Harding

Opinion: Iceland are everything England wish they could be

Jonathan Harding
English football has been failing for a long time and Monday was no different. Iceland showed England what they lack.
June 28, 2016
UEFA EURO 2016 Achtelfinale Italien vs. Spanien Gianluigi Buffon

Euro 2016: Takeaways from the Round of 16

Eight games in three days sent some big teams packing and saw a few surprises. But what else did we learn?
June 28, 2016