Iceland became the fifth nation not to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest next year because of Israel's participation ...

The agency added dozens of nominees to its annual list of the world’s “intangible cultural heritage,” celebrating ...

From Krampus to a KFC-fueled Christmas, here's a look at some of the world's most fascinating holiday traditions.

The announcement from RÚV comes a week after four other countries announced they were pulling out of next year's Eurovision ...

Iceland has become the fifth nation to announce its boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, ...

A stalled bulldozer, a stubborn rock, and a global fascination that never quite belonged to Icelanders. This video traces how ...

Diwali, one of Hinduism's most important festivals, became the 16th Indian tradition added to UNESCO's cultural heritage list. Iceland's swimming-pool culture was also recognized this year.

UNESCO recognised ‍Italian cooking as an "intangible cultural heritage" on Wednesday, and industry ‌groups believe ‌this ...

One comes every night for the 13 nights before Christmas - and some are slightly creepy..

While London is in full festive mode, the one thing it can’t guarantee is the weather to match. Here’s where to go for a guaranteed white Christmas ...

Just imagine it's Christmas Eve in Reykjavik, and while the rest of the world is frantically wrapping last-minute gifts or ...

These seven global traditions show a different side to the season; one that's more communal, more reflective and far less ...