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Euro 2025 predictions: Will Spain win, which players to watch and could Iceland make the semis?
The New York Times
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July 2, 2025
Today is the day. The Women’s European Championship gets underway in Switzerland, with England defending the title they won three years ago and Spain the favourites to win the tournament for the first time. Our writers are already in Switzerland...
See the winners of the International Aerial Photographer of the Year Competition: Photos
New York Post
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July 1, 2025
The winners of the first International Aerial Photographer of the Year competition have been announced. From more than 1,500 entries from across the world, Joanna Steidle, a professional drone pilot and artist from the Hamptons, Long Island, New...
International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation: save the glaciers!
Pressenza
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June 29, 2025
The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation to highlight the importance of glaciers and ensure that those relying on them, and those affected by cryospheric (1) processes, receive the necessary...
Negotiating from strength: Goyal on trade deal with US
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 5, 2025
With the Congress criticising the BJP-led NDA government over the proposed trade deal with the US, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India “negotiates from a position of strength and doesn’t operate under external deadlines”. He also...
Planning to work abroad? The most and least expensive countries for expats in 2025
The Economic Times
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July 6, 2025
If short holidays no longer satisfy your urge to explore the world, consider options like requesting an international transfer through your employer or checking if your company offers sabbaticals that can be used for extended travel. For those...
Germany declares placement of warships to Arctic
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany plans to deploy naval forces to the Arctic region as part of a broader NATO effort to counter what it views as increased Russian militarization in the area, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced on Monday. Speaking at a joint...
Breaking news live: PM Modi leaves for Ghana to begin his 5-nation tour
The Times of India
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Turkey detains 120 officials, including former mayor, in crackdown on oppositionTurkish authorities on Tuesday detained a former mayor and dozens of municipality officials in the western city of Izmir over alleged corruption, extending a crackdown...
Iceland’s Personal Names Committee approves new first names
Ice News
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June 28, 2025
The Personal Names Committee of Iceland has approved a variety of new first names that can be used in guidance with Icelandic culture, including Baggio and Star. Among the approved names include Baggio, Star, Bíi, Celina, Sesselíus, Vava, Anóra,...
The Women Behind South Iceland’s Tastiest Hot Dogs
Iceland Review
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July 1, 2025
In the South Iceland town of Selfoss, just off the Ölfusár Bridge, there’s a hot dog stand that has become something of a local landmark over the years. Pylsuvagninn may not be as famous as other hot dog joints in the capital, but for over four...
PM Orbán appoints minister responsible for suspending Hungarian citizenship
Daily News Hungary
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July 1, 2025
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has appointed the minister who will be responsible for suspending Hungarian citizenship. The new law, which empowers the authorities to suspend the Hungarian citizenship of non-EEA (EU, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and...
Michelin Star Dining And A Luxury Spa Resort At Iceland’s Blue Lagoon
Forbes
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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Courtesy of The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Inspired by the steam rising from the surrounding waters of the Blue Lagoon, many of the dishes from Chef Aggi Sverrisson at Moss Restaurant are a visual sensation as well as being...
Iceland’s RÚV to support Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision/EBU after board vote
ESCXTRA
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June 28, 2025
In a vote at the board on April 28th of this year, the Icelandic broadcaster RÚV decided to ask its Director-General to vote in favour of Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision and/or the EBU, should such a subject arise. A short majority in favour of...
James McClean - International return is out of my hands
The Irish News
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JAMES McClean insists that any talk of him possibly making a return to the international stage for the Republic of Ireland isn’t up to him – for now. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side start their World Cup qualifying campaign with a home clash against...
University autonomy: government to forge ahead with probe
University World News
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SWEDEN Sweden’s minister for education Johan Pehrson indicated that a government investigation into the independence of the country’s universities is to go ahead despite some recent pressure exerted from opposing political parties, the Social...
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EXCLUSIVE: Iceland 'keeper Runarsdottir on injury horror & Euros
Goal
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There was arguably no more impressive shot-stopper on the continent in 2024-25 than the 21-year-old, who shone on loan at Inter in Serie A There are a lot of goalkeepers in the European women’s game who have marked themselves out as household...
Icelandic Naming Committee Approves Baggio, Rejects Hó
Iceland Review
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June 28, 2025
Iceland’s Personal Names Committee has approved a number of new first names, including Sesselíus, Vava, Anóra, Link, Eugenía, Kareem, Míló, Baggio, Star, Bíi, and Celina. However, one suggested middle name, Hó, was turned down. The committee...
Arsenal in talks to sign Sporting striker Gyokeres
BBC
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July 6, 2025
Gyokeres made his professional debut in 2015 in his native Sweden for IF Brommapojkarna. By September 2017, he had caught the eye of newly promoted Premier League side Brighton and agreed a two-year contract with the Seagulls, officially joining...
Hot deal: You can fly from Vancouver to London and Iceland for half price
Vancouver Is Awesome
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June 30, 2025
Two for the price of one is always a good deal. Travellers from the Lower Mainland can visit two world class destinations for the price of one this year. Iceland, known as the land of Ice and Fire, has some of the best affordable airfare for folks...
UK businesses could be legally required to prioritise people and planet alongside profit under new law proposals
Business Matters
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June 30, 2025
The Company Directors (Duties) Bill, tabled in Parliament today by Liberal Democrat MP Martin Wrigley, seeks to amend Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to ensure directors balance the duty to promote their company’s success with new duties to...
Iceland regional Mýflug ceases operations
Aviation Business News
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June 26, 2025
Iceland-based regional airline Mýflug has announced that it will no longer operate scheduled, charter or sightseeing flights with immediate effect. Medivac flights are not believed to be affected. The airline was established in 1985 and flew to a...