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Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:52:00 +0000
Disputed Vote Recount in Northwest District Creates Uncertainty
Due to a disputed vote recount in the Northwest electoral district, the final result of Saturday’s parliamentary elections in Iceland is not entirely clear.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:02:00 +0000
Rescue Teams Ready for Severe Weather
Due to a severe weather forecast, the national police commissioner has declared a civil protection uncertainty phase in Northeast Iceland, West Iceland and the West Fjords.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:04:00 +0000
Second Lowest Voter Turnout in History
Voter turnout in Saturday’s parliamentary elections in Iceland was the second lowest in history.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:55:00 +0000
Blizzard Forecast for Large Part of Iceland
The Icelandic Met Office has issued weather alerts for a large part of Iceland today.

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:08:00 +0000
Governing Parties to Discuss Continued Cooperation
The three parties that make up the coalition government in Iceland increased their majority in Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, in Saturday’s elections.

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 08:10:00 +0000
Rarely-Seen Visitors Spotted in Iceland
This is the time of year that bird watchers and photographers keep their eyes open for unusual birds that might visit Iceland on their way to other countries.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:05:00 +0000
iPhone 13 Ad Shot on Langjökull Glacier
A great deal of secrecy surrounded the arrival of a foreign film crew in Iceland last month.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:02:00 +0000
Will Icelandic Government Keep Majority?
Parliamentary elections will be held in Iceland tomorrow.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:47:00 +0000
‘Clearly an Execution’
Principal proceedings in the so-called Rauðagerði Case concluded in the Reykjavík District court yesterday afternoon.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:18:00 +0000
Icelandic Education Minister Asks Apple for Help
Icelandic Minister of Education Lilja Alfreðsdóttir has sent a letter to Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc., asking him for help in preserving the Icelandic language.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:03:00 +0000
Man Dies at Sky Lagoon
The Capital Area Police Department is investigating the death of a man in his 20s, who was found unconscious Tuesday night at the Sky Lagoon spa, Kópavogur.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:13:00 +0000
Busy Day for Rescue Workers
Rescue workers in Iceland were busy yesterday when severe weather hit most parts of the country.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:12:00 +0000
Hótel Sigló and More for Sale
Investor and businessman Róbert Guðfinnsson in Siglufjörður, North Iceland, has decided to put all his tourism-related properties up for sale.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:03:00 +0000
Grímsey Church Destroyed by Fire
The church on Grímsey island, 40 km (25 mi) off the north coast of Iceland, was destroyed by fire last night.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:39:00 +0000
Wally the Walrus Spotted in Southeast Iceland
A visitor in Höfn, Hornafjörður fjord, Southeast Iceland, appears to be one who wreaked havoc in Ireland in the summer, causing damage to numerous boats in Cork, two of which sank.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Icelandair CEO Welcomes US Plans to Lift Travel Ban
Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO of Icelandair, welcomes the statement issued by US authorities yesterday, announcing plans to lift a travel ban on all fully COVID-19 vaccinated travelers to the US from around the world in November.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:15:00 +0000
Severe Weather in Iceland Today
The Icelandic Met Office has issued orange weather alerts for most of the country today.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:34:00 +0000
Six Months Since Eruption Began
Yesterday, six months had passed since the beginning of the Fagradalsfjall eruption, Southwest Iceland, March 19.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:24:00 +0000
Fast-Flowing Lava, Fire and Smoke: Video
The Fagradalsfjall eruption, Southwest Iceland, has been very active in recent days, offering photographers numerous opportunities to take colorful pictures.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:42:00 +0000
Parliamentary Elections in Iceland September 25
Parliamentary elections will be held in Iceland Saturday, September 25.



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