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Invasion of the Zombie Salmon - Knut Egil Wang / DER SPIEGEL

Invasion of the Zombie Salmon - Knut Egil Wang / DER SPIEGEL

Fish Farming in Iceland Invasion of the Zombie Salmon

Two huge companies farm salmon right off the coast of Iceland. Critics warn that escaped farm fish present an existential danger to wild populations in the country. The country's president – and the singer Björk – have entered the debate. By Jan Petter and Knut Egil Wang (Photos)

Iceland’s Prime Minister Speaks about Her Country’s COVID-19 Success - XANDER HEINL / PHOTOTHEK.NET

Iceland’s Prime Minister Speaks about Her Country’s COVID-19 Success - XANDER HEINL / PHOTOTHEK.NET

"It Is Too Early To Celebrate" Iceland’s Prime Minister Speaks about Her Country’s COVID-19 Success

Iceland has the coronavirus pandemic better under control than most other countries. In an interview, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir explains the next important steps for her country. Interview Conducted by Dietmar Pieper

Looking for Lessons in Iceland's Recovery - LUCAS JACKSON/ REUTERS

Looking for Lessons in Iceland's Recovery - LUCAS JACKSON/ REUTERS

Out of the Abyss Looking for Lessons in Iceland's Recovery

In 2008, Iceland experienced one of the most dramatic crashes any country had ever seen. Since then, its recovery has been just as impressive. Are there lessons to be learned? SPIEGEL went to the island nation to find out. Von Guido Mingels

'We Reacted Immediately to Symptoms of Crisis' - STR / REUTERS

'We Reacted Immediately to Symptoms of Crisis' - STR / REUTERS

Interview with Iceland's Economy Minister 'We Reacted Immediately to Symptoms of Crisis'

In late 2008 and early 2009, all three of Iceland's major banks collapsed amid the financial crisis. Now, the country is experiencing economic growth once again and unemployment is falling. Economy Minister Steingrimur Sigfusson explains to SPIEGEL how it was done.

Iceland's Toxic Legacy Mountains of Debt Temper Hopes despite Recovery

Three years after going bankrupt, Iceland has defied predictions by getting its finances back under control. But mountains of private debt have left thousands hopeless and skeptical of any salvation that could come from joining the European Union and adopting the euro. Von Jan Puhl

Iceland's Grímsvötn Volcano Sparks Travel Jitters - STR/ AFP

Iceland's Grímsvötn Volcano Sparks Travel Jitters - STR/ AFP

Will Ash Hit Europe Air Traffic? Iceland's Grímsvötn Volcano Sparks Travel Jitters

A year after the Eyjafjallajökull volcano caused European air travel chaos, another Icelandic volcano has blown its top. This time, Grimsvötn is the name on traveler's lips as they worry about the impact the volcanic ash cloud could have on flight schedules. Officials at the EU and in Germany say there is no reason for serious concern at the moment.

From Punk Rocker to Mayor of Reykjavik - BRENDAN MCDERMID/ REUTERS

From Punk Rocker to Mayor of Reykjavik - BRENDAN MCDERMID/ REUTERS

Iceland's Political Outsider From Punk Rocker to Mayor of Reykjavik

As a former punk rock hell-raiser and renowned comedian, Jon Gnarr may not have been the most obvious choice as mayor of Reykjavik in the aftermath of a financial crisis. But he has proved popular with the electorate, and his success has raised a question: Do outsiders make better crisis managers? Von Jochen Brenner

Iceland Ash Did Pose Threat to Planes - Brynjar Gauti/ AP

Iceland Ash Did Pose Threat to Planes - Brynjar Gauti/ AP

Eyjafjallajökull Study Iceland Ash Did Pose Threat to Planes

Since the eruption of an Icelandic volcano caused havoc with Europe's air transport system just over a year ago, doubts have persisted over how dangerous the ash clouds really were. A new study has concluded that the ash released in the first part of the eruption did, in fact, represent a risk for planes.

A New Volcanic Threat from Iceland - PLL STEFANSSON/ ASSOCIATED PRESS

A New Volcanic Threat from Iceland - PLL STEFANSSON/ ASSOCIATED PRESS

From Eyjafjallajökull to Grímsvötn A New Volcanic Threat from Iceland

Just over two months after officials declared Eyjafjallajökull dormant, Icelandic geophysicists say a separate volcano is showing signs of life. Grímsvötn volcano may be about to blow its top -- and European air travel could once again be affected.

Volcanic Ash Shuts Major European Air Traffic Hubs - INGOLFUR JULIUSSON/ Reuters

Volcanic Ash Shuts Major European Air Traffic Hubs - INGOLFUR JULIUSSON/ Reuters

Eyjafjallajökull Strikes Again Volcanic Ash Shuts Major European Air Traffic Hubs

Both Heathrow in London and Schiphol in Amsterdam were closed on Monday morning as volcanic ash from Eyjafjallajökull once again drifted across northern Europe. Meanwhile, a leading Lufthansa safety official resigns over controversial, low-altitude flights.

Europe Eases Flight Restrictions amid Fears of New Ash Cloud - Jeff J Mitchell/ Getty Images

Europe Eases Flight Restrictions amid Fears of New Ash Cloud - Jeff J Mitchell/ Getty Images

Clearing Skies Europe Eases Flight Restrictions amid Fears of New Ash Cloud

Flights resumed in several European countries Tuesday after EU transport ministers decided to ease flying restrictions. Britain has warned that a new ash cloud may be approaching from Iceland, however, prompting fears of further disruptions.

How an Icelandic Volcano Shut Down Europe's Airspace - HALLDOR KOLBEINS/ AFP

How an Icelandic Volcano Shut Down Europe's Airspace - HALLDOR KOLBEINS/ AFP

Eyjafjallajökull Awakens How an Icelandic Volcano Shut Down Europe's Airspace

The eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull has brought European aviation to a near-standstill in the worst disruptions since 9/11. Airlines are hemorrhaging money and tens of thousands of passengers are stranded. But if the weather had only been a little different, the whole crisis might never have happened. Von SPIEGEL Staff

Germany Faces Extended Flight Ban - RALPH ORLOWSKI/ REUTERS

Germany Faces Extended Flight Ban - RALPH ORLOWSKI/ REUTERS

Vast Volcanic Ash Cloud Germany Faces Extended Flight Ban

The outlook is bleak for air passengers: Wind has driven Iceland's vast volcanic ash cloud across Germany. All the country's major airports except Munich are closed. Now a nationwide flight ban is looming -- and it may last for days. Even Chancellor Angela Merkel has had to abruptly change her travel plans.

Sixty Percent of All European Flights Cancelled - Boris Roessler/ dpa

Sixty Percent of All European Flights Cancelled - Boris Roessler/ dpa

Eruption Disruptions Sixty Percent of All European Flights Cancelled

Hundreds of thousands of travelers are stranded and thousands of flights have been cancelled Friday after a volcanic ash plume from Iceland caused the closures of airports all over Europe. A funeral planned on Sunday for Polish President Lech Kaczynski may also have to be delayed.

Giant Ash Cloud Disrupts Flights Across Europe - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Giant Ash Cloud Disrupts Flights Across Europe - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Volcanic Eruption in Iceland Giant Ash Cloud Disrupts Flights Across Europe

An enormous plume of volcanic ash, invisible from the ground, has traveled from Iceland to northern Europe and grounded commercial air travel from Scandinavia and Britain to Belgium. Thousands of flights have been cancelled. Problems are expected through the weekend, and Germany hasn't been spared.

Northern European Airspace Closed after Volcanic Eruption - BRYNJAR GAUTI/ AP

Northern European Airspace Closed after Volcanic Eruption - BRYNJAR GAUTI/ AP

Ash Cloud from Iceland Northern European Airspace Closed after Volcanic Eruption

Tens of thousands of passengers were left stranded across northern Europe after airspace was closed in many places on Thursday. Authorities decided to ground planes amid safety fears related to a huge cloud of volcanic ash from a volcano in Iceland which erupted on Wednesday.

Deciding the Arctic's Future Behind Closed Doors - Rob Gillies/ AP

Deciding the Arctic's Future Behind Closed Doors - Rob Gillies/ AP

Race for Resources Deciding the Arctic's Future Behind Closed Doors

Diplomats from Finland, Iceland and Sweden are upset; indigenous groups are furious. Five countries bordering the Arctic Ocean are meeting behind closed doors on Monday to discuss the region's future. Many of those who have interests in the Arctic have not been invited. Von Christoph Seidler

Volcanic Eruption in Iceland Disrupts Air Travel - HO / Reuters

Volcanic Eruption in Iceland Disrupts Air Travel - HO / Reuters

Fire and Ice Volcanic Eruption in Iceland Disrupts Air Travel

With continuing seismic activity, geologists in Iceland fear that this weekend's small eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano could trigger larger volcanic events. For now, though, damage has been contained to the immediate vicinity and no injuries have been reported.

'The Payback Scheme Is Blackmail' - INTS KALNINS/ REUTERS

'The Payback Scheme Is Blackmail' - INTS KALNINS/ REUTERS

Iceland to Vote on Icesave Compensation 'The Payback Scheme Is Blackmail'

On Saturday, Icelandic voters will head to the polls to vote on a government plan to pay back 3.8 billion euros to Britain and Holland stemming from losses to private savers in those countries after the collapse of the online bank Icesave. SPIEGEL ONLINE spoke to Olafur Eliasson, 42, who organized the campaign against the compensation plan.

Iceland Needs Debt Management, Not 'Macho Posturing' - HALLDOR KOLBEINS/ AFP

Iceland Needs Debt Management, Not 'Macho Posturing' - HALLDOR KOLBEINS/ AFP

Crippled by Debt Iceland Needs Debt Management, Not 'Macho Posturing'

Dutch politicians and lobbyists are demanding the government of Iceland repay money its citizens invested in the country's ill-fated banks. But leading Dutch economist Sweder van Wijnbergen argues their outrage is misplaced and that a rational approach is necessary if people want to get their money back.

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