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Wed, 19 May 2021 12:55:00 +0000Coronavirus Case Among Icelandic Delegation at Eurovision
One of the group members of Daði og Gagnamagnið, representing Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, tested positive for COVID-19 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, this morning.
Wed, 19 May 2021 11:46:00 +0000
Blinken Meets With Icelandic Authorities
Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavík, yesterday.
Wed, 19 May 2021 06:47:00 +0000
Eurovision drama: Icelandic presenter takes a jab at Israel
The comments made during a live broadcast have caused an uproar on social media
Wed, 19 May 2021 00:14:00 +0000
Sign near eruption charges for parking
Visitors are asked to pay 1.000 krona, or about 8 dollars, for using the parking area.
Tue, 18 May 2021 02:41:00 +0000
State monopoly plans to take online wine shops to court
The future of the market for alcoholic beverages is at stake
Mon, 17 May 2021 17:13:00 +0000
A simplified guide to Icelands Covid-19 travel rules
Iceland Monitor has put together a clear and concise outline of the current restrictions and requirements.
Sun, 16 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000
New Icelandic airline Play gets an air operators certificate
Play will begin by offering flights to and from Paris, London, Copenhagen, Alicante and Tenerife. Flights to the US should start later in the year.
Sat, 15 May 2021 17:53:00 +0000
Fish skin helped local man recover from severe burns
Doctors used fish-skin grafts from Kerecis, a Westfjords company, to help a local man recover from severe burn wounds.
Sat, 15 May 2021 02:05:00 +0000
Updated quarantine rules for travelers take effect Tuesday
People coming from some countries must stay in the quarantine hotel while others may get an exemption.
Fri, 14 May 2021 22:24:00 +0000
Partial solar eclipse in Iceland in June
The moon will block out around 70% of the sun
Fri, 14 May 2021 00:03:00 +0000
Dangerous bridge will be taken out of use
Icelandic authorities plan to replace a nearly 50 years old bridge which has seen many accidents.
Thu, 13 May 2021 23:13:00 +0000
Wine importer finds way around state monopoly
A sister company in France sells the wine online but the product is stored in Iceland.
Wed, 12 May 2021 23:52:00 +0000
Icelandic game developer aiming for IPO
Solid Clouds produces a futuristic MMO space strategy game
Wed, 12 May 2021 19:10:00 +0000
Police investigates Icelanders on OnlyFans
Content sold through popular website may violate Iceland's pornography ban
Tue, 11 May 2021 15:02:00 +0000
Intensity of Eruption Increases
The lava discharge by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, has increased considerably during the past week.
Tue, 11 May 2021 12:09:00 +0000
Ocean Diamond to Sail Around Iceland This Summer
Four cruise lines have announced the arrival of cruise ships in Reykjavík this summer.
Tue, 11 May 2021 10:07:00 +0000
Direct Flights from Israel to Iceland This Summer
“If all goes as planned, between 50 and 70 groups from Israel will be coming to Iceland in the summer.”
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:09:00 +0000
Police Close Eruption Site Impressive Video
The eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, will be closed today.
Mon, 10 May 2021 11:03:00 +0000
Icelandair to Offer Service to Six US Cities
Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO of Icelandair, tells Morgunblaðið that recently, there has been a marked increase in the number of flight reservations being made to Iceland.
Mon, 10 May 2021 10:14:00 +0000
COVID-19 Restrictions Eased in Iceland Today
New rules regarding public gatherings took effect in Iceland today and will remain in effect through May 26.