Red lava spews from a volcano near Iceland's capital Reykjavik.

A volcano erupted just 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Iceland's capital Reykjavik on Friday, a red cloud lighting up the night sky as a no-fly zone was established in the area.

Despite the Icelandic authorities’ claim of gender equality, the country is plagued by violence against women whereby one in four Icelandic women is likely to be raped or sexually assaulted during her life.

Here is an overall assessment of the human rights situation in Iceland.

Here is an overall assessment of the human rights situation in Iceland in light of the fact that the country occupies a seat on the UN Human Rights Council.

Experts from Iceland's coast guard and meteorological institute visit Grimsvotn volcano where an eruption is expected within the coming year.

The traditional Culture Night Festival has been canceled for the first time in Iceland’s capital amid concerns about a new wave of COVID-19 outbreak.