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Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:04:00 +0000Play Tickets Sell Well; Icelandair to Fly to 34 Destinations
Birgir Jónsson, CEO of the new Icelandic airline Play, which first took off June 24, states that the airline has already sold tens of thousands of tickets.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:25:00 +0000
Flooded Roads in North Iceland: Warnings Issued
The Icelandic Met Office has issued a warning due to very high water levels in rivers in North Iceland.
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:08:00 +0000
Did Part of Crater Rim Collapse?
Recent changes in volcanic activity and volcanic tremor at the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, could possibly be explained by part of the crater rim collapsing.
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:15:00 +0000
Helicopter Service Prohibited from Landing Near Eruption
The Suðurnes police commissioner, Southwest Iceland, issued an injunction yesterday, prohibiting Norðurflug helicopter service from landing its helicopters on the property of Hraun.
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:03:00 +0000
Landslide in North Iceland
Two houses were damaged in a landslide in the village Varmahlíð, North Iceland, yesterday afternoon.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Record Temperatures Possible in Iceland Today?
Very warm weather is forecast in East Iceland today and tomorrow.
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:10:00 +0000
View of Eruption Before Landing at KEF Airport
“The eruption is a magnet.”
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:11:00 +0000
Much Demand for Whale Watching Tours
The tourism industry in Iceland appears to be bouncing back, judging, at least, from the number of bookings received by whale watching companies.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Increased Volcanic Activity by Fagradalsfjall
A satellite picture taken Saturday shows much more volcanic activity than before at the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall, Southwest Iceland.
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:01:00 +0000
He Nearly Died at the Eruption Site
An American tourist, who went missing at the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, Friday afternoon was found safe and sound Saturday night.
Sun, 27 Jun 2021 08:09:00 +0000
Lava Smells Like Fourth of July
“The smell [of the lava] reminded me of Fourth of July.”
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:07:00 +0000
Ram Attempts Burglary in Þingvellir National Park
When Einar Á. Sæmundsen, director of Þingvellir National Park, came to work last week, he was startled to see the signs of an attempted burglary.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:32:00 +0000
Domestic Restrictions in Iceland to Be Lifted Tomorrow
All domestic COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in Iceland, starting tomorrow.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:10:00 +0000
Gold in Icelandic Ground
“There is gold in the earth in Iceland.”
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:02:00 +0000
Severe Gale Forecast in Iceland
The Icelandic Met Office has issued weather alerts for a large part of Iceland today.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Sale of Down Is Up
“I’m very optimistic.”
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:36:00 +0000
What to Do if Lava Closes Road Along Coast
Ways to react to the potential closure of Suðurstrandarvegur road, south of the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall, Southwest Iceland, were discussed yesterday at a meeting.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:22:00 +0000
In Isolation Instead of Getting Married
The plans of a US couple in their 30s, who came to Iceland to get married, fell through when the man tested positive for COVID-19 at the border.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:34:00 +0000
Young Riders on Idyllic Víkurfjara Beach
When Morgunblaðið photographer Jónas Erlendsson visited Víkurfjara beach, South Iceland, yesterday, he encountered a group of young riders.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:23:00 +0000
Icelandic Losing Ground in Tourism Industry
“When Icelanders traveled around their own country in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they frequently received quality service in English.”