She spoke as Icelanders went on strike last week to mark the 50th anniversary of the “Kvennafrí” (“women’s day off”), which ...

Women in Iceland could vote, get an education and run for public office by the 1970s. But they were still hugely underrepresented in the Parliament, only making up 0-5% of politicians. As a result, a ...

On October 24, 1975, 90% of women in Iceland went on strike. They stopped working, in their jobs and at home, to demonstrate ...

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND — Iceland's natural beauty captivates at every turn, from roaring waterfalls to beautiful black sand beaches, making it a popular backdrop for blockbusters. But beyond its stunning ...

Iceland just made history but making it illegal to pay men more than women. Here's how the country is freezing out the gender pay gap. Can you imagine a world where it’s actually illegal to pay men ...

The eruption is tricky to access, requiring a strenuous 90-minute hilly hike from the closest car park - Copyright AFP Jeremie RICHARD The eruption is tricky to ...

An event was held in Tokyo on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of "Women's Day Off," a large-scale strike staged by women in Iceland for gender equality. Iceland and Japan have achieved a lot for g ...

Northern Ireland's Nations League play-off second leg against Iceland in Reykjavik has been postponed due to heavy snow.

BERN, July 6 (Reuters) - Geraldine Reuteler got the opening goal and Alayah Pilgrim scored a late second as hosts Switzerland beat Iceland 2-0 on Sunday to keep alive their hopes of a place in the ...

There's no fairytale start for the hosts as Gemma Grainger's side complete a second-half turnaround in a game that had no shortage of talking points Another huge moment in this game as a host of Swiss ...

Ultimately, the hosts found the clinicality they needed to come away with all three points, while Iceland have been eliminated after two losses. Substitute Alayah Pilgrim's long-range strike takes a ...