Iceland shoppers rushing to buy new Magnum dupe ice cream perfect for the heatwave

ICELAND shoppers are on the look out for a new Magnum dupe ice cream perfect for the heatwave. The bargain supermarket has launched three packs of Majestic white chocolate rhubarb and custard lollies in time for summer. 1 Iceland has launched new rhubarb …

Is Iceland Safe To Visit?

Iceland is a Nordic island country known for its dramatic, scenic environment and prime positioning for experiencing the Northern Lights. Visitors flock to the stunning country thanks to its natural beauties, including waterfalls, glaciers, hot springs, …

Man keeps McDonald's meal in Iceland museum for 15 years to prove it 'won't decompose'

When Iceland said goodbye to McDonald's in 2009, one man seized the moment to buy his final Big Mac and fries. Hjortur Smarason shared with AFP that there was chatter about McDonald's food never breaking down, and curiosity got the better of him – …

Last McDonald's meal purchased in Iceland 'still looks fresh' after over a decade

When McDonald's shuttered all its outlets in Iceland back in 2009, one man decided to purchase his final hamburger and fries. Hjortur Smarason revealed to global news agency AFP that he'd heard McDonald's meals "never decompose", so …

Iceland hit with 10% U.S. import tariffs

Daði Már Kristófersson, Iceland’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, has responded to the U.S. government’s decision to impose a 10% import tariff on Icelandic products, calling the move “not good news” — but also noting that Iceland may have fared …

Earthquakes near Kleifarvatn shake Southwest Iceland

A powerful earthquake struck near Kleifarvatn Lake at 6:03 pm yesterday, shaking the southwest corner of Iceland and being widely felt in the capital area. A series of aftershocks followed, several of which were also felt across the region. The Icelandic …

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Two Major Earthquakes Hit Near Reykjanestá, Iceland

Today, just before 5 p.m., two big earthquakes happened near Reykjanestá. The largest earthquake was 5.3 in size. We are still checking the size of the smaller one. Jóhanna Malen Skúladóttir, who works at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, shared this …

McDonald's meal in Iceland museum 'still hasn't decomposed' 16 years on

NewsRahima Miah Social News Reporter 11:21, 04 Apr 2025Updated 11:24, 04 Apr 2025 When McDonald’s closed all of its restaurants in Iceland in 2009 one man bought his last hamburger and fries. Hjortur Smarason told the global news agency AFP that he had …

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