News, stories and updates from Iceland.
From the 1972 Match of the Century in Reykjavík to his final years and quiet grave near Selfoss, discover Bobby Fischer’s remarkable connection with Iceland.
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Polar Bear Arrives in Iceland: A Rare Encounter with Arctic Wildlife Residents of Iceland’s Westfjords witnessed an extremely rare sight. In September 2024, a polar bear appeared on the coast of the Westfjords — an animal that does not naturally live in Iceland, but can occasionally reach the country from Greenland across drifting sea ice.
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Puffins in Iceland: A Small Symbol of the Great North Among the many wonders of Icelandic nature, few animals capture the hearts of visitors quite like the puffin. With its colourful beak and unmistakable appearance, this small seabird has become one of Iceland’s most beloved symbols and one of the most memorable encounters for travellers
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Residents and visitors in Reykjavík were treated to a rare sight when a humpback whale swam close to the city’s waterfront, near Harpa and the Sun Voyager.
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