Guðrún Jónsson

Politics & Security

Iceland

Guðrún Jónsson covers politics & security for 1WG's Iceland desk.

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Articles (3)

Minor Earthquake Strikes Off Iceland's Coast as UN Climate Change Conference Looms

Iceland-Disasters-Feb 11, 2026

Minor Earthquake Strikes Off Iceland's Coast as UN Climate Change Conference Looms

The North Atlantic trembled today as a 1.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kópasker, Iceland, sending ripples through the already tense geodetic landscape of the region.

Iceland's Disability Pensions Soar as Nation Grapples with Aging Population and Rising Demands

Iceland-Politics-Feb 10, 2026

Iceland's Disability Pensions Soar as Nation Grapples with Aging Population and Rising Demands

Iceland's Disability Pension Payouts Reach New Heights Amid Growing Social Security Burden

Minor but Significant: Earthquake Strikes Near Húsavík in Northeast Iceland

Iceland-Politics-Feb 7, 2026

Minor but Significant: Earthquake Strikes Near Húsavík in Northeast Iceland

Iceland's Resilience Tested by Recent Earthquake