Business & Politics
Concerns over proposed tourism charges in rural Árnessýsla
Local business leaders in Hrunamannahreppur warn that higher charges on tourism could lead to layoffs and reduced investment in the region.
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Travel
Tourists compensated after tire burst incident near Dettifoss
A group of foreign tourists initially denied help by a rental company were later compensated after their camper van suffered a burst tire near Dettifoss in North Iceland, according to DV.
Business & Politics
Iceland Chamber of Commerce voices doubts on tourist site fee plan
The business group says a special fee at Iceland’s most visited natural sites would be complicated and may increase costs for the tourism sector. Critics call for broader coverage and better transparency.
Travel
Iceland prepares for solar eclipse as hotels and rental cars sell out
A total solar eclipse will cross Reykjanes Peninsula in August 2026. Emergency services are set to increase readiness, and traffic controls are planned.
Icelandic Life
Iceland’s modern economy weaves resilience, energy and social wellbeing
Rising from a fishing-based past, Iceland blends government intervention, export-driven industry and renewables to support high living standards and adapt to global changes.
Icelandic Life
A century of diplomatic ties: how Iceland and Spain have connected over time
From cod trade negotiations to shifting patterns in tourism, the relationship between Iceland and Spain reveals a nuanced history of diplomacy, economics and travel.
Icelandic Life
Tourism transforms Iceland’s landscape and way of life in the 21st century
Once a minor part of Iceland’s economy, tourism now shapes the country’s society, economy and even its urban fabric, raising both opportunities and challenges for locals.
