Updated: Arctic security discussed at Reykjavik Northern Group meeting
Arctic security was among the top issues discussed at the Northern Group meeting in Reykjavik this week, the member countries’
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Iceland
Iceland to axe all COVID restrictions Friday saying “as many people as possible” need to catch virus
Iceland will do away with all COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, both domestically and at the border, saying herd immunity is
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Natural event seems to slow Icelandic glacier melt
A natural phenomenon appearing to cool the ocean near Iceland has likely slowed the melting of the island’s glaciers since
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Iceland lifts testing requirements for some, allows outdoor activities for those isolating
Health authorities in Iceland lifted testing requirements for some this week, while also now allowing those isolating to go outside
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Iceland extends COVID-19 measures for at least two weeks
Iceland is extending its COVID-19 measures for at least two weeks, saying uncertainty around the Omicron variant requires caution until
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Blog: The Arctic Circle’s comeback
Following a hiatus last year due to the global pandemic, and instead shifting to virtual presentations for much of 2020 and after,
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Iceland to soften COVID-19 rules on Oct. 20, plans full lifting of restrictions next month
Iceland has announced its latest slate of modified COVID-19 rules, with a view to lifting all domestic restrictions by November
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Arctic Circle Assembly gears up for start of in-person meeting on October 14
The Arctic Circle Assembly, one of the biggest northern-themed conferences in the world, is gearing up for its four-day, in-person
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Iceland to change COVID-19 border rules on October 1
With daily infection and hospitalizaiton rates going down across the country, Iceland is set to change COVID-19 rules at the
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Iceland to lift further COVID-19 restrictions September 15
Iceland is set to further lift some of its COVID-19 restrictions on September 15 as case numbers and hospitalizations continue
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Iceland sets up committee to examine COVID-19 response
Iceland’s Prime Minister has appointed a committee to assess the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Katrin Jakobsdottir has tasked
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Iceland extends gathering restrictions as Delta variant continues to drive domestic cases
With the Delta variant continuing to drive local COVID-19 cases, Iceland has extended its gathering restrictions until August 27. The
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New COVID-19 border testing regulations coming to Iceland on August 16
Iceland will implement new COVID-19 border testing regulations for some travellers starting August 16. The new regulation will apply to
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Iceland to require COVID-19 testing for vaccinated travellers over Delta variant concerns
Iceland will reinstate negative COVID-19 test requirements for travellers on July 27 after a rise in infections, most of which
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Arctic Circle Assembly to hold in-person conference in October
The Arctic Circle Assembly, one of the biggest Arctic conferences in the world, will be holding an in-person event this
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