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Distressed hiker rescued near volcano by helicopter
The hiker, giving distress signals, was spotted by a pilot in a passing plane.

Watch: Lava spews from Icelandic volcano after intense series of earthquakes
A 'fountain' of molten rock broke through a crack, the Met Office says it grew 'rapidly'

Iceland is in a holding pattern as it awaits a volcanic eruption
NY Times: Up to 1400 quakes a day have been recorded in the southwest of the country.

Iceland’s hilarious rally for Black Caps against unbeaten India
Cold climes, hot takes — Iceland Cricket on the World Cup and growth of the sport locally.

Watch: A new 'Christchurch' - Residents flee as quakes split roads, eruption pending
An Icelandic town faces a possible Christchurch quake disaster as residents flee to safety

Icelandic town evacuated amid volcano, lava warnings
Rising volcanic activity at Reykjavik forced the evacuation of a small fishing village.

Schools, shops, banks closed: Women's strike shuts down country for a day
Only one bank branch in the country was open.

Iceland's secret soaks: Hot springs that fly under the radar
New York Times: Soothe your soul in Iceland’s spectacular geothermal pools.

Nobody has ever regretted a cruise in Iceland
The number of once-in-a-lifetime experiences might seem exaggerated - until you're there.

Iceland's prime minister wrote a thriller while running the country
Times: 'Writing this book saved my mental health,' says Katrin Jakobsdottir.

'Stay away': Tourist receive shocking warning in popular Europe spot
Travellers have been told to stay away, or risk the consequences.

Not into space tourism? See otherworldly attractions right here on Earth
Is it the red sands of Mars or the surrounds of Lake Powell?

Unwelcome side effects of Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoons, nobody tells you about
The Blue Lagoon is world famous but you might think twice before dunking in, head first.

7 best European islands to beat the crowds
You'll find music festivals, volcanos and serene bays on these lesser-known islands.

'Unsafe and unprofessional': Russian fighter jet strikes US drone over Black Sea
US military says MQ-9 drone was operating within international airspace.

Pilots’ northern lights detour delights passengers
Passenger planes have been making unscheduled loops over Europe this week, hunting aurora.

Cabin Fever: Iceland passengers stuck in 10 hour snowstorm delighted by surprise gig
Passengers arriving at Keflavík Airport this weekend faced 10 hour delays in storms.

Two-thirds of glaciers on track to disappear by 2100
Glaciers are shrinking and disappearing faster than scientists thought, study finds.

Wander, woman: Global travel adventures for your next girls' trip
Make 2023 the year you plan that all-girls getaway.

Have laptop, will travel? 5 EU Countries inviting Kiwis to relocate
A guide to some of the countries inviting New Zealanders on a long, working holiday.

Deja vu as volcano erupts again near Iceland capital
Eruption is not far from Keflavik Airport, the country's international air traffic hub.