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- Oct 7
Marco Rubio calls on Europe to awaken national power during Athens visit
Speaking at the ancient Pnyx in Athens and at the city airport before departing for Portugal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed European allies to increase defense investments and reclaim civilizational confidence.
- Oct 7
France Under-21s Beat Switzerland 7-1 to Eliminate Visitors from Euro 2027 Qualifying
Mathys Tel scored a hat-trick in Orléans as France defeated Switzerland 7-1, ending the Swiss campaign for the 2027 Under-21 European Championship.
- Oct 6
Marco Rubio Visits Iceland to Deepen Arctic Security and Surveillance Ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Icelandic leaders in Reykjavik on Tuesday, proposing expanded defense cooperation and surveillance across the North Atlantic.
- Oct 1
Marco Rubio to lead US delegation at sixth Strategic Dialogue in Athens
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Iceland, Greece, and Portugal from 5 to 8 October 2026, leading the sixth US-Greece Strategic Dialogue in Athens to address defence, energy, and regional security.
- Sep 9
Iceland summons US ambassador after Donald Trump shares map annexing island and neighbours
Iceland summoned the United States ambassador after Donald Trump published a map depicting Iceland, Greenland, Canada, and Mexico under the American flag, prompting international pushback from Reykjavik to Mexico City.
- Aug 30
Iceland rejects resuming EU accession talks with 52.5% voting against in national referendum
Icelanders voted 52.5% to 47.5% against resuming European Union accession talks, with turnout exceeding 80% and support concentrated exclusively in Reykjavík.
- Aug 29
Iceland votes on resuming European Union accession talks as polls show split electorate
About 270,000 registered voters in Iceland head to the polls on 29 August to decide whether to restart formal membership negotiations with the European Union.
- Aug 28
Icelandic voters reject reopening EU accession talks with 52.8% majority
Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% against resuming negotiations to join the European Union, prompting Reykjavik to pursue alternative bilateral defence ties.
- Aug 12
Total solar eclipse to darken northern Spain and sweep Europe on 12 August 2026
A total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 will be the first visible from continental Europe since 2006, with totality crossing Spain, Iceland and Greenland while Greece sees only a sliver of a partial eclipse at sunset.
- Aug 9
Total solar eclipse sweeps across Europe for first time since 1999, Poland sees up to 88% obscuration
The Moon's shadow crossed continental Europe on 12 August, producing the first total solar eclipse since 1999. Poland witnessed a deep partial eclipse with up to 88% of the solar disk obscured.
- Aug 7
William Orbit, producer behind Madonna's Ray of Light, dies at 69
Grammy-winning British producer William Orbit, who reinvigorated Madonna's career with the 1998 album Ray of Light, died at his London home on July 23 at age 69. Madonna paid tribute on Instagram, calling him her 'Ray of Light.'
- Aug 1
Iceland seeks to expel 21 anti-whaling activists after intercepting Paul Watson Foundation ship
Police request expulsion and a re-entry ban for the crew of the Bandero, arrested Thursday after interfering with the Hvalur 9 whaling vessel. The decision is expected next week.
- Jul 1
Spain's first total eclipse since 1912 prompts 500+ medical consultations, mostly minor eye complaints
A total solar eclipse crossed Spain on August 12 for the first time since 1912, sending more than 500 people to health services across 14 regions with mostly minor eye complaints and anxiety.
- Jun 21
Iceland's whaling fleet sails again amid protests and planned ban
Two Hvalur whaling ships have sailed from Reykjavik after a two-year suspension, as an activist briefly occupied a mast and the government prepares to propose a full ban this autumn.
- Jun 10
Spain thrashes Iceland 6-1 to book direct ticket to 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil
A dominant first-half display and a brace from Vicky López powered Spain to a 6-1 victory in Reykjavik, mathematically sealing their place at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
