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Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map depicting foreign territories under American flag
Reykjavik called in ambassador Billy Long on Monday after Donald Trump shared an image depicting Canada, Greenland, Mexico, and Iceland as United States territory.
- 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 14
Total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 to exceed six minutes of totality in Egypt
A total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 will cross southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, with maximum totality exceeding six minutes in Egypt, making it the longest total eclipse on accessible land until 2114.
- 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 13
Scotland ends 28-year World Cup drought with 1-0 win over Haiti in Group C opener
John McGinn’s deflected first-half goal gave Scotland a 1-0 victory over Haiti in Foxborough, putting the Scots top of Group C on their first World Cup appearance since 1998.
- 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.
