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Six European countries warn against demographic changes in Gaza

In a rare coordinated statement, the foreign ministers of Spain, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, and Slovenia said the proposed expansion would mark a dangerous escalation.

 Palestinians make their way as they flee their homes, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders, in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip March 25, 2025.
 A viking woman.

Not the same Vikings: Genetic study reveals surprising differences between Iceland and Faroe Island

 Glacier cave. Image by nubui, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Scientists warn glacier melt could trigger increased volcanic eruptions in Iceland

 Jewish teens from more than 40 countries attended BBYO's annual International Convention in Orlando in February 2024.

What does Jewish life look like for teens from places where the Jewish community is small?


Volcano in Iceland erupts for fifth time since December

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted, shooting lava 50 meters high, causing disruptions, evacuations, and infrastructure damage, highlighting ongoing volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula

 Hot lava flows from Mount Ruang volcano during an eruption in Sitaro, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia, April 17, 2024.

Russia sentences Pussy Riot activist to six years in absentia for Ukraine 'war fakes'

The Moscow court said Shtein, who served as a Moscow municipal deputy until 2022, would begin her sentence once she could be extradited to Russia.

The members of Pussy Riot in the Red Square in Moscow

Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava and hitting roads

The lava flow hit thermal-based water pipes in the region just south of the capital, disrupting the supply of hot water to more than 20,000 people.

 A volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts on Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland, February 8, 2024.

Iceland may pull out of Eurovision over Israel’s attendance in light of Gaza war

The decision was reportedly made due to Israel’s participation in Eurovision, given the Jewish State’s ongoing war with the Palestinian terror organization, Hamas.

 SUPPORTERS OF the BDS movement protest outside the venue of the 2019 Eurovision song contest final, in Tel Aviv, in 2019.

These are the most relaxing places to visit after the war

These are some of the most relaxing places across the world to unwind and decompress from the stresses of war.

 Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon

Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of quake activity

Authorities had evacuated the nearly 4,000 inhabitants of the fishing town of Grindavik last month over fears of eruption.

 A volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts in Grindavik, Iceland, December 18, 2023.

Iceland threatens to pull out of Eurovision if Israel competes

In an official statement on their Facebook page, the board announced that they had formally requested the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) to refrain from participating.

 Noa Kirel from Israel performs during the grand final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, May 13, 2023

Fearful flyers are the focus of comedy ‘Northern Comfort’ - review

Northern Comfort, which combines a fear-of-flying comedy with a trope about people getting stuck in an out-of-the-way place, is gentle entertainment filled with good performances by familiar faces.

 A SCENE from ‘Northern Comfort.’

Iceland suspends whaling ship over animal welfare violation

Last year, 148 fin whales were caught around Iceland, on average dying within 11.5 minutes of being harpooned.

 Whaling ships are seen docked at a wharf in Rejkjavik

Iceland sees small volcano eruption on Reykjanes peninsula near capital

 Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano sputters lava from the uninhabited Meradalir Valley on the Reykjanes peninsula, about 20 miles from Reykjavik, Iceland August 5, 2022.

Practice and follow-up are crucial in improving literacy in children - study

The results of methods in all three countries have revealed the most important part: Targeted practice and follow-up are key in learning how to read and thrive at doing so.

PARENTS AND pupils read together in a first grade class at Paula Ben-Gurion School in Jerusalem.