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Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:50:00 +0000
Self-Driving Buses in Iceland by 2023?
By 2023, Jóhannes Rúnarsson, managing director of Strætó bus service, hopes to see self-driving buses in Iceland.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:46:00 +0000
Unemployment Rate in Iceland Keeps Rising
New figures from the Directorate of Labor show an unemployment rate of 26 percent in Suðurnes (the Reykjanes peninsula), Southwest Iceland.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:16:00 +0000
Heavy Snowfall in Reykjavík
For the first time since December 26, the residents of Reykjavík woke up to a snow-covered ground this morning.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:20:00 +0000
Will Saga Continue as Hotel, Nursing Home or Dorm?
Numerous parties have shown interest in starting an operation in the building that used to house Hótel Saga, Reykjavík.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:22:00 +0000
Pfizer Decides Against Study in Iceland
It became clear yesterday that the pharmaceutical company Pfizer will not be conducting a phase IV trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in Iceland.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:21:00 +0000
Talks with Pfizer to Continue Today
Representatives of Icelandic authorities will be meeting with representatives of the pharmaceutical company Pfizer today, Tuesday, to discuss the possibility of Pfizer conducting a phase IV trial of their COVID-19 vaccine in Iceland.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:37:00 +0000
Dwindling Hope as Weather Hampers Search Effort on K2
Due to inclement weather on K2, a Pakistani Army helicopter could only complete one flight yesterday searching for mountaineers John Snorri Sigurjónsson, from Iceland, Ali Sadpara, from Pakistan, and Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto, from Chile.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:09:00 +0000
Húsavíkurkirkja Church in Need of Major Repair
Húsavíkurkirkja church in Húsavík, North Iceland, is in need of major repair.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:54:00 +0000
Risk of Flood Continues in Glacial River
The bridge over the glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum, Northeast Iceland, has for the past few days been open in daylight only.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:06:00 +0000
Search for John Snorri and Two Others Continues on K2
Search for mountaineers John Snorri Sigurjónsson, from Iceland, Ali Sadpara, from Pakistan, and Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto, from Chile, will continue on K2 today.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Bernie Sanders in Hafnarfjörður
Bernie Sanders caught my attention by being a charming man who wants to have a positive impact.”

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 08:07:00 +0000
Action Plan Needed to Help Icelandic Boys Perform Better in School
Icelandic boys don’t perform nearly as well in the school system as girls do.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:52:00 +0000
Restrictions to Be Eased as of Monday
Icelandic Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir states there is every reason to ease disease prevention restrictions earlier than planned.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:02:00 +0000
Iceland’s COVID-19 Situation Is Unique
Iceland is in a unique position compared to other countries in terms of the number of COVID-19 cases.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:11:00 +0000
Foreign Tour Operators Give Iceland High Score
According to a new online poll, conducted in January, foreign tour operators and travel agents are increasingly positive toward the Icelandic travel industry and Iceland as a destination.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:26:00 +0000
Reykjavík Winter Lights Festival Opens Today
The annual Reykjavík Winter Lights Festival opens today and continues through Sunday.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 11:25:00 +0000
Deep Snow at Deplar Farm
“We have a lot of snow, but the old men say we haven’t seen any snow yet.”

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:31:00 +0000
Murder Suspect Was Convicted of Manslaughter Decades Ago
The 51-year-old Danish man who yesterday confessed to having killed a 43-year-old Icelandic woman, Freyja Egilsdóttir Mogensen, at her home in East Jutland, Denmark, will be charged with manslaughter and the desecration of a human corpse.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:23:00 +0000
Former Police Officer Suspected of Shooting at Reykjavík Mayor’s Car
The man who is in police custody, suspected of having shot at the car of Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson and at the windows of the offices of the Social Democratic Alliance, is a former police officer.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:22:00 +0000
Man Confesses to the Murder of Icelandic Woman in Denmark
A 51-year-old Danish man has confessed to the murder of a 43-year-old Icelandic woman in East-Jutland, Denmark.



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