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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...
Sunday 6th July 2025 Football Match Results
The Nigerian Voice
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International Club Friendlies Widzew Łódź vs Jagiellonia Białystok 7-1 AGF Aarhus vs Odense BK 0-0 Briton Ferry vs Ynysygerwn 5-0 VfB Oldenburg vs Hamburger SV 1-2 Preußen Münster vs Verl 1-0 FK Spartak Subotica vs Radnik Surdulica 2-2 SC Poltava...
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...
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...
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...
Cunard Sees 55% Jump in Bookings After 2027 Itinerary Launch
Cruise Hive
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July 7, 2025
We just crossed the halfway point for 2025 and already Cunard’s 2027 launch is off to a fast start. The cruise line reported a 55 percent increase in nights booked during the first week of its 2027 program release compared to the same period last...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
Fund created to help islander, community member
Sanibel-Captiva Islander and Island Reporter and Captiva Current - Florida
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/News 1 / 4 PHOTO PROVIDED From left, Sanibel residents Chelle and Robert “Rob” Walton. Friends of the couple have set up a GoFundMe to help Chelle Walton with medical expenses following the loss of her husband on June 9. He was diagnosed in 2019...
WTTC urges smarter planning to manage tourism growth and prevent overcrowding in popular destinations
Travel Daily News
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July 7, 2025
New WTTC paper sets out six practical actions to help destinations grow sustainably while protecting jobs and communities. LONDON, UK – As Travel & Tourism enters the height of the summer season, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today...
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...
WTTC calls for ‘more balanced’ approach to managing tourism
Travel Press
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July 7, 2025
In a new report, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is call for a more balanced approach to managing tourism in popular destinations. The WTTC says that while overcrowding is often seen as a tourism problem, many of the real pressures come...
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...
UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Live Streaming, Portugal vs Italy: How to Watch Free Live Telecast of ESP-W vs BEL-W on TV and Online Stream Details of Football Match in India
Latestly
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July 7, 2025
Portugal Women National Football Team vs Italy Women National Football Team UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Live Streaming: Portugal got off to a worst possible start in their Euro 2025 campaign with a 5-0 drubbing suffered at the hands of world champions...
Icelandic Delegation to Join Banned Budapest Pride March
Iceland Review
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June 25, 2025
Five representatives from Iceland’s LGBTQ+ organisation Samtökin ’78 will travel to Hungary to join the Budapest Pride march, which was banned earlier this year by Hungarian authorities. Despite the risk of fines, the group says international...
WTTC Urges Smarter Tourism for Summer 2025
FTN News
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July 7, 2025
As Travel & Tourism enters the height of the summer season, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new report calling for a more balanced approach to managing tourism in popular destinations. While overcrowding is often seen as a...