Iceland news

Here are some recent news articles from Iceland:

Environment

• Iceland's glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, with some losing up to 10% of their mass in just one year. (The Guardian, March 2023)
• The Icelandic government has announced plans to increase its carbon capture and storage capacity to help reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions. (Iceland Review, February 2023)

Economy

• Iceland's economy is expected to grow by 2.5% in 2023, driven by a strong tourism industry and increased investment in renewable energy. (Reuters, January 2023)
• The Icelandic króna has strengthened against the US dollar, making it more expensive for tourists to visit the country. (Iceland Monitor, February 2023)

Politics

• The Icelandic government has announced plans to increase the country's defense spending in response to growing security concerns in the region. (The Reykjavik Grapevine, March 2023)
• The Icelandic parliament has passed a law aimed at reducing the country's gender pay gap, which is one of the largest in the EU. (Iceland Review, February 2023)

Culture

• The Icelandic music festival Secret Solstice has announced its lineup for 2023, featuring acts such as Björk and Sigur Rós. (NME, February 2023)
• The Reykjavik Museum of Photography has opened a new exhibition featuring the work of Icelandic photographer Ragnar Axelsson. (Iceland Review, January 2023)

Travel

• Iceland has been named one of the top 10 destinations in the world for 2023 by Lonely Planet. (Lonely Planet, January 2023)
• The country's popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa has reopened after a major renovation. (The Reykjavik Grapevine, February 2023)

I hope you find these articles interesting!