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europe3 days ago•34 min saved

Iceland to test EU path again with referendum on restarting accession talks

Iceland will hold a referendum in the coming months on restarting EU accession talks, reviving interest in joining the bloc after Reykjavik paused negotiations in 2013. A rise in living costs and the war in Ukraine helped rekindle interest, and the government says reopening talks could open opportunities and deepen European integration, even though Iceland already participates in the EU’s single market, Schengen, and the European Free Trade Association alongside NATO membership.

via Reuters|

#diplomacy #eu #eu-accession

world3 days ago•16 min saved

Iceland to stage referendum on EU accession talks in coming months

Iceland will hold a referendum in the coming months on opening EU accession talks, with PM Kristrún Frostadóttir saying the date isn’t fixed and stressing the need to respect Iceland’s Arctic identity and resources; parliamentary approval is required for any formal proposal, and public opinion on EU membership appears divided.

via The Guardian|

#accession #eu #europe

world5 days ago•7 min saved

Iceland Eyes Fast-Track Vote to Restart EU Membership Talks

Iceland is weighing a fast-track referendum to restart EU accession talks as early as August, signaling renewed momentum for enlargement; however, negotiations and a possible post-talk referendum remain, with fishing rights posing a key potential hurdle.

via politico.eu|

#accession-talks #eu #fishing-rights

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Trump’s Greenland claim at Davos clashes with the island’s Danish status

At Davos, Trump repeated the idea of acquiring Greenland and claimed the US had 'returned' it to Denmark, but experts say the US never possessed Greenland and it has been part of Denmark since the mid-20th century, with home rule established in 1979 and increasing autonomy since. The article also notes Trump’s misnaming of Iceland in parts of his remarks and outlines the broader historical relationship among the US, Denmark, and Greenland.

via Al Jazeera|

#davos #denmark #greenland

science1 month ago•34 min saved

Ice‑Covered Volcanoes May Wake Up as Ice Melts, Scientists Warn

Scientists warn that about 245 volcanoes are ice‑covered and could awaken as glaciers melt, releasing pressure and allowing more magma to form. Iceland’s Bardarbunga beneath Vatnajökull is a prime example—its 2014 eruption showed how ice‑bound volcanoes can erupt violently. Ongoing research links warming climate to potential increases in ice‑volcano activity, which could affect regions near ice‑covered volcanoes around the world, including parts of North and South America and Antarctica, with millions living within reach of possible eruptions.

via Yahoo|

#bardarbunga #climate-change #ice-volcanoes

politics1 month ago•25 min saved

Iceland under glare as Billy Long apologizes for '52nd state' joke

Former Rep. Billy Long apologized after privately joking Iceland could be the '52nd state' and that he’d be its governor, a remark that drew diplomatic scrutiny as he’s nominated to be ambassador to Iceland amid tensions over Greenland. The piece is a live update feed, also touching on Capitol Hill health-care subsidy negotiations, a rare White House meeting between Trump and Schumer, and broader funding talks.

via Politico|

#ambassador-nomination #billy-long #greenland

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Iceland Reels After Trump Nominee's 52nd State Joke Sparks Protest

Icelanders express anger after Billy Long, Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Iceland, allegedly joked that Iceland would become the 52nd US state; a petition demanding a more respectful nominee has gathered thousands of signatures, the foreign ministry sought clarification from the US embassy, and Long apologised as Icelandic officials warn that US security arguments about Greenland also affect Iceland amid rising tensions.

via The Guardian|

#billy-long #iceland #petition

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Iceland Demands Clarity After US Nominee’s 52nd-State Joke

Iceland demanded clarification from the United States after Billy Long, Trump’s pick for ambassador to Iceland, joked that Iceland could become the 52nd U.S. state, prompting a petition to reject him and fueling tensions amid Greenland ownership debates and Arctic security concerns.

via politico.eu|

#ambassador #billy-long #greenland

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Global Women’s Rights Under Threat, Hope Emerges in Unlikely Places

Despite global setbacks in women's rights, inspiring resistance and progressive policies are emerging in places like Iceland and Rojava, demonstrating the resilience and potential for positive change through grassroots democracy, feminist activism, and innovative legal strategies.

via The Guardian|

#gender-equality #iceland #resistance

environment2 months ago•1 min saved

Iceland Experiences Unprecedented Christmas Eve Heat at Nearly 20°C

Iceland recorded its hottest Christmas Eve ever at 19.8°C due to warm tropical air and high pressure systems, highlighting the impacts of global warming, which has led to record heatwaves, melting glaciers, and the appearance of mosquitoes in the country.

via The Guardian|

#climate-change #environment #extreme-weather

science2 months ago•11 min saved

Melting glaciers could trigger deadly volcanoes

Melting glaciers due to climate change may increase the risk and size of volcanic eruptions, especially in ice-covered volcanoes like Iceland's Bardarbunga, potentially leading to more explosive and dangerous eruptions as the Earth's crust responds to the loss of ice weight, with global implications for other glaciated volcanoes worldwide.

via CNN|

#climate-change #eruption-risk #glaciers

world4 months ago•0 min saved

First Mosquitoes Detected in Iceland Amid Climate Change

Iceland has detected its first mosquitoes, with three sightings confirmed, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on the country's ecosystem.

via The Washington Post|

#biodiversity #climate-change #iceland

science4 months ago•2 min saved

First Mosquitoes Detected in Iceland Amid Climate Warming

Iceland has recorded its first-ever presence of mosquitoes, likely arriving via freight and surviving due to rising temperatures caused by climate change, marking a significant ecological shift in the Nordic country.

via NPR|

#climate-change #global-warming #iceland

science4 months ago•2 min saved

First Mosquitoes Detected in Iceland Amid Rising Temperatures

Mosquitoes have been spotted in Iceland for the first time, likely indicating a recent introduction possibly via ships or containers, despite the country's long-standing mosquito-free status. The discovery raises concerns about climate change and environmental adaptation, although the species found appears well-suited to colder climates. More monitoring is needed to assess their spread.

via CBS News|

#climate-change #entomology #iceland

science4 months ago•2 min saved

First Mosquitoes Detected in Iceland Amid Rising Temperatures

Mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland for the first time, likely due to record-breaking heat this spring, raising concerns about climate change and ecosystem impacts.

via BBC|

#climate-change #iceland #invasive-species