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MILITARYOct 7Rubio In Iceland Signals Deeper NATO Push As Russia, China Challenge Arctic SecurityUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signaled a renewed American push to strengthen security in the Arctic, warning that US adversaries and competitors are already acting in a region of growing strategic importance.RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 6In Iceland, Rubio Dodges a Diplomatic Flap Over a Trump MapPresident Trump had posted a map on his Truth Social account in September depicting Iceland as part of U.S. territory.NYT US
POLITICSOct 6Iceland is ‘critical outpost’ for security, Rubio says during visitUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that Iceland had long been a “critical outpost” for security during a visit to the island, as his country pushed for greater US influence in the Arctic region. His trip comes after US President Donald Trump has stirred up the power balance in the region by making threats to buy or annex Greenland. The United States signed a security pact with Denmark and Greenland in late September that will allow Washington to establish two new military bases...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6Marco Rubio states that Iceland is a "strategic bastion" for securityRubio highlighted Iceland's relevance as a key point for global security, amidst growing US influence in the Arctic. The pact with Greenland strengthens US military presence, while Iceland and the US reinforce ties in energy and defense.Clarín
POLITICSOct 6Rubio arrives in Iceland to discuss Arctic security and defense cooperationEl secretario de Estado de EE.UU. busca fortalecer lazos con Islandia en seguridad del Ártico y cooperación en defensa durante su visita oficial.Islandia, clave para EE.UU. y Europa, se vuelve estratégica ante la creciente competencia en el Ártico, tras rechazar unirse a la UE.Clarín
POLITICSOct 6Rubio begins Europe tour with stop in Iceland, key point in the ArcticThe US diplomatic chief begins a key visit to Iceland, highlighting its strategic role in the North Atlantic amid growing tensions. After meetings with local leaders, he will visit a military base before continuing to Greece, strengthening alliances and regional security.Clarín
MILITARYOct 5Rubio travels to Iceland to strengthen US control of the ArcticEl diplomático estadounidense visita Islandia para discutir seguridad y economía tras el pacto sobre Groenlandia, clave para el Ártico.El acuerdo permite a EE.UU. establecer bases militares en Groenlandia, fortaleciendo su influencia en la región frente a Rusia y China.Clarín
POLITICSOct 5Rubio travels to Iceland, Greece and Portugal on a security-focused tourMarcos Rubio inicia su gira en Islandia, abordando economía y seguridad con funcionarios locales, continuando hacia Grecia para el Diálogo Estratégico.En Portugal, el enfoque estará en la colaboración en defensa y tecnología, cerrando su visita en el contexto de la cooperación con aliados de la OTAN.Clarín
POLITICSSep 10Zelenskyy Meets Iceland Foreign Minister at KeflavíkUkrainian President Zelenskyy met with the Icelandic Foreign Minister at Keflavík. This represents a diplomatic engagement between the two nations.icelandreview.com · Iceland
BUSINESSSep 10Own a piece of aviation history: Icelandair’s iconic Northern Lights plane turned into keychainsIcelandair’s Hekla Aurora, a Boeing 757-200, was retired in October last year having delighted plane spotters with its stunning livery since 2014.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 9‘Not a joke’: Iceland rebukes Trump over map depicting Island under U.S. flagIceland publicly rebuked former President Trump over a map that depicted the island nation under the US flag. This incident highlights a diplomatic disagreement concerning national sovereignty and representation.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 9‘This is not a joke’: Iceland condemns Trump’s post showing island under American flagDenmark and Mexico also objected, underscoring the diplomatic backlash to Trump's territorial ambitions.CNBC
POLITICSSep 9Iceland's no vote does not undermine the EU's appealDriven in part by concerns over reopening the issue of fishing rights, the Icelandic referendum at the end of August disappointed supporters of European integration. Yet the EU continues to be seen as a stable regional center of governance that many other partners still want to draw closer to.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 9Trump social media mapping rattles Iceland and DenmarkSocial media mapping related to former President Trump has reportedly caused concern in Iceland and Denmark. This suggests that online activity has had an impact on the political sentiment or diplomatic relations of these nations.wgauradio.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8Trump post of Iceland under US flag sparks outrage from Nordic country : Nothing funny or normal A social media post by Trump depicting Iceland under a US flag has caused outrage from the Nordic country, indicating a diplomatic faux pas and international tension. This highlights potential sensitivities in international relations.nypost.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8Iceland summons US ambassador over Trump’s Stars and Stripes mapPost showed US flag covering Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Iceland and other nationsFinancial Times
WORLDSep 7The return of whale hunting in Iceland stirs public debateLacking market opportunities, the last whaling company still in operation decided not to use its fishing quotas for 2024 and 2025. But during summer 2026, the company Hvalur hf. killed more than 50 whales, reigniting discussions over a total ban.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 6Iceland’s ‘no’ exposes EU complacencyIt is tempting but wrong for all sides to conclude that existing agreements with Europe’s northern flank work wellFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 4EU tries to turn the page on enlargement after Iceland's vote against new talksSenior EU officials are downplaying the negative effect of Iceland's referendum as ministers meet in Dublin to keep enlargement momentum going for candidate countries, while discussions on democratic safeguards are ongoing and national elections loom.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 3‘Even I can’t mess this up’: Behind the lens in Iceland with the ‘really bad photographer'What happens when Iceland’s most beautiful landscapes meet the ‘world’s worst photographer’? Icelandair set Blanche Mortemard on a 10-day adventure, and here’s what her itinerary looked like.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 2Fact check: How inaccurate and conflicting claims may have affected Iceland's EU referendumThe Icelandic EU referendum raised a number of important issues for voters, but also a series of unclear claims.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 2Iceland said ‘No’ to EU membership talks. What does it mean?Icelanders voted to keep their stalled EU membership bid on ice, dealing a blow to Brussels' post-Ukraine enlargement drive. Watch the video!EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 1Trump Greenland threats loom over Iceland EU referendumThreats from former US President Trump regarding Greenland are reportedly influencing the upcoming EU referendum in Iceland. This suggests a geopolitical dynamic where US foreign policy might impact European regional politics.hongkongherald.com · China
POLITICSSep 1Trump Greenland threats loom over Iceland EU referendumFormer President Trump's statements regarding Greenland are reportedly influencing discussions around Iceland's potential EU referendum. This highlights the impact of international geopolitical rhetoric on national political decisions.taiwansun.com · China
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