Iceland news
Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Its capital is Reykjavik. It is one of the world's most developed countries, ranking highly in political and economic stability.
- Iceland to diplomatically boycott 2018 World Cup in Russia
Iceland has announced it will be boycotting the World Cup this summer. It comes after the US and EU countries announced the expulsion of diplomats over the Sergei Skripal poisoning case.Sport News - Bitcoin mining in Iceland may use more electricity than households
Iceland’s crypto miners are likely to consume more electricity this year than all of the country’s homes, according to a local energy firm HS Orka.Business News - Iceland mulls banning boys’ circumcision, introducing 6-year jail term for offenders
MPs in Iceland have proposed legislative amendments to outlaw circumcision for boys, a common practice in the Jewish and Muslim communities. If passed, anyone performing the procedure may be jailed for six years.World News - Iceland makes gender pay gap illegal in groundbreaking world first
Women in Iceland woke up to a brave new world Monday as the country became the first nation on the planet to make equal pay between the sexes a legal requirement.World News - Pelé, Icelandic rap & danger at the Eternal Derby: Stan Collymore’s 2017 highlights
No football show would be complete without a highlights section, and The Stan Collymore Show is no exception. In the final episode of 2017, Stan looks back at his picks from this year.Sport News - ‘Iceland wants to outdo its Euro 2016 success at FIFA World Cup’ – coach to RT
Iceland, who created a sensation by reaching the quarterfinals at Euro 2016, is aiming to perform even better at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, team manager Heimir Hallgrimsson told RT.Sport News
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