A fishing town that was evacuated this month will probably be spared, but residents can’t return until all danger has passed.
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Iceland Works to Protect Power Plant as it Awaits a Volcanic Eruption
As the country prepares for a possible volcanic eruption, it’s working to protect a power plant that serves 30,000 people.
What to Know About Iceland’s Volcano Eruption and Possible Flight Disruptions
While the authorities continue to warn for a volcanic eruption, they say that any disruption to air travel will probably be minimal.
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Closes After Thousands of Earthquakes
The tourist attraction, a geothermal spa that is popular with Americans, said it would “carefully monitor the seismic developments” as a precautionary measure.
Women in Iceland Go on Strike Against Gender Inequality
Organizers urged women and nonbinary people to stop all work on Tuesday. Even the prime minister said she would take part.
Iceland Is a Magnet for Tourists. Its First Lady Has Some Advice for Them.
Eliza Reid, a former U.N. tourism ambassador and the wife of President Gudni Johannesson, welcomes her country’s many visitors, and has a few suggestions on safety, respect and how to meet locals.
Read Your Way Through Reykjavík
With a reputation for having more authors per capita than any other country, Iceland is a destination for readers. Olaf Olafsson, whose most recent book is “Touch,” leads a literary stroll through its capital.
Tourists Are Injured Near Icelandic Volcanic Eruption
The injuries were not serious, but they underscored the risks facing tourists who hike to the Fagradalsfjall volcano in southwest Iceland, officials said.
Driving Iceland’s Overlooked North
For those seeking an alternative to the popular Golden Circle, the Diamond Circle winds through volcanic landscapes featuring powerful waterfalls, misty vistas and sulfurous pools.
How Maria Alyokhina of Pussy Riot Escaped From Russia
After more than a decade of activism, Maria Alyokhina disguised herself as a food courier to evade the police — and a widening crackdown by President Vladimir Putin.