Iceland records its first-ever mosquitoes as heat brings the buzz

Iceland, long celebrated as one of the few mosquito-free places on Earth, has lost that distinction. Scientists have confirmed the presence of mosquitoes in the island nation for the first time, marking yet another visible consequence of a rapidly...

Iceland Records First Wild Mosquitoes Amid Warming Climate

Iceland has lost its status as one of Earth’s only mosquito-free regions after scientists confirmed the first discovery of these insects breeding in the country’s natural environment, a development researchers attribute to rapidly warming...

Iceland, known for being mosquito-free, now has its first tiny visitors

Iceland, the chilly island nation once proud to be mosquito-free, has officially joined the rest of the world in dealing with the tiny, buzzing menace. This spring after an unusually long heatwave, mosquitoes have made their first documented...

Why Have Mosquitoes Appeared in Iceland for the First Time?

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Iceland is no longer mosquito-free, after three mosquitoes—two females and one male—found in a garden of private residence in the Kjósarhreppur (Kjs) area between October 16 and 18, 2025. The discovery was revealed by a local...

Iceland just found its first mosquitoes

(CNN) — Iceland’s frozen, inhospitable winters have long protected it from mosquitoes, but that may be changing. This week, scientists announced the discovery of three mosquitoes — marking the country’s first confirmed finding of these insects in...

Scientists just cracked a 60-million-year-old volcanic mystery

The progression of the 2021 Fagradalsfjall eruption. What do the rumblings of Iceland’s volcanoes have in common with the now peaceful volcanic islands off Scotland’s western coast and the spectacular basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway in...

TIMP4 as a Potential Complementary Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Membranous Nephropathy: A Multi-Omics Investigation with Clinical Validation

Introduction Membranous nephropathy (MN), an immune-mediated glomerulopathy characterized by subepithelial immune deposits and glomerular basement membrane thickening, is the leading cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults and a major contributor of...

Mosquitoes detected in Iceland for the first time amid rising global temperatures

Recently, Iceland got mosquitoes, making Iceland one of the last places on Earth to get one of the most irritating insects. Experts declare this to be another sign of climate change affecting the world’s ecosystems, even in areas where species are...

Mosquitoes Invade Pristine Ecosystem, Challenging Wildlife and Human Health in One of Earth’s Last Untouched Areas

IN A NUTSHELL 🦟 Mosquitoes discovered in Iceland, breaking its long-standing mosquito-free status 🌡️ Climate change may not fully explain the mosquitoes’ arrival, as the species is adapted to cold climates 🛳️ Possible introduction of mosquitoes...

Mosquitoes Found in Iceland for the First Time as Climate Change Warms the Country

For the first time on record, mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland, a sign of how the warming climate is changing one of the world’s coldest nations. Until this month, Iceland shared a rare distinction with Antarctica as one of the few...

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway dons a diamond tiara as she carries out rare royal engagement amid health battle

Perhaps seeking a sense of familiarity during this turbulent time, the Crown Princess opted to wear her Diamond Daisy Bandeau. A wedding gift from King Harald and Queen Sonja when Mette-Marit and Haakon tied the knot in 2001, the Edwardian piece...

Iceland Roundup: Coast Guard Drunk, Drugs On Boats, State And Church, Defence & Julian Assange

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin editor Aðalsteinn Kjartansson and Grapevine friend and...

Researchers issue warning after discovering disease-carrying threat in new region for first time in history: 'I immediately suspected'

"I caught sight." by Christine DulionOctober 24, 2025 For the first time ever, mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland. The finding has shocked scientists, as it marks a turning point for one of the few remaining places on Earth previously...

There Are Mosquitoes in Iceland (!)

There are a couple hundred bits of strange evidence that the climate crisis is growing worse, but this is a doozy. There are now mosquitoes in Iceland. From the BBC: Insect enthusiast Bjorn Hjaltason encountered the mosquitoes over several nights...

Closing the Gap: Managing Journal Entry Risk in the Record-to-Report Process

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Why the Reformation?

Had Luther’s protest against this monstrosity—initially made as a “Catholic reformer”—been better handled by the papacy, a very different story might have unfolded. We might all be praying to St. Martin Luther, patron of Roman Catholic reform. But...

Has climate change brought mosquitoes to Iceland?

Mosquitoes were detected in Iceland for the first time this month, resulting in the country losing its status as one of the only places in the world without them. The findings were confirmed by the country’s national science institute on Monday....

Mosquitos found in Iceland for the first time ever and why it is a thing to worry about

For the first time in history on record, scientists have confirmed wild mosquitoes in Iceland. The insects were discovered in mid-October 2025 in a small town north of Reykjavík, and identified as Culiseta annulata - a cold-tolerant European...

Reykjavík Named Safest City in the World for 2026

Reykjavík’s reputation for calm and safety has been reaffirmed, as the Icelandic capital has once again been named the safest city in the world. This is according to the latest State of Travel Insurance Safest Destinations report by Berkshire...

Climate Shift Brings Mosquitoes To Iceland: A Chilling Wake-Up Call

For centuries, Iceland stood proudly among the few places on Earth untouched by mosquitoes. Its frigid climate, lack of standing water, and harsh seasonal shifts created a natural barrier against the bloodsucking insects. (Image: Canva) But that...