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Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:51:00 +0000New Quarantine Rules in Iceland
A new regulation regarding quarantine took effect in Iceland on Friday.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:17:00 +0000
One Fired, Four on Leave Due to Sexual Abuse Allegations
A podcast interview with a 24-old woman, published last week, in which she describes sexual abuse by influential or well-known men in Icelandic society, has led to the firing of one of them and to others either going on leave or being sent on leav...
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:41:00 +0000
Fiber Optic Cable Planned Under Arctic Ocean
The Finnish company Cinia and the North American company Far North Digital have announced a joint effort to build a fiber optic cable system, which will link Europe and Asia through the Arctic.
Sun, 09 Jan 2022 08:07:00 +0000
Icelands Most Popular Destinations in 2021
Icelanders traveled widely domestically in 2021, and many hiked in the mountains.
Sat, 08 Jan 2022 08:05:00 +0000
Not About to Give Up After Amputation
Guðrún Ólöf Gunnarsdóttir is not about to give up.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:21:00 +0000
Called Out 1,200 Times Last Year
ICE-SAR rescue teams were called out 1,196 times last year.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:08:00 +0000
Herd of Reindeer in Djúpivogur: Video
A herd of reindeer was caught on video in Djúpivogur, the East Fjords, on Monday.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 10:50:00 +0000
Recent Developments Resemble Those Prior to March Eruption
“Recent developments resemble those prior to the eruption that began March 19 last year.”
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:30:00 +0000
Children Aged 5-11 to Be Vaccinated Next Week
Children aged 5-11 will be vaccinated against COVID-19 in Reykjavík next week.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 10:13:00 +0000
Rescue Teams Called Out 100 Times
Rescue teams were called out about a hundred times overnight due to the severe weather that affected South and West Iceland.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:40:00 +0000
Bluebird Nordic Leases Boeing 777-300ER Airliners
The Icelandic air freight company Bluebird Nordic has signed three lease agreements for Boeing 777-300ER wide-body airliners.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:17:00 +0000
Severe Gale Forecast for Tonight
A yellow weather alert has been issued for West Iceland, Southwest Iceland and the central highlands for tonight.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:24:00 +0000
Icelandair Flights Canceled Due to Inclement Weather
Icelandair has decided to cancel flights scheduled for tonight and tomorrow morning, due to inclement weather.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:20:00 +0000
1,466 New Cases of COVID-19 in Iceland
A total of 1,466 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Iceland yesterday.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:14:00 +0000
700,000 Foreign Tourists in 2021
Nearly 700,000 foreign tourists visited Iceland last year, compared with 486,000 in 2020.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:39:00 +0000
Seismic Activity Subsiding
The seismic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula, which began December 21, has substantially diminished during the past few days.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:43:00 +0000
Speedy Delivery by Farm Driveway
The first baby born in Iceland in 2022 was in a major hurry.
Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:47:00 +0000
Icelanders Welcome 2022 with Fireworks
As usual, Icelanders welcomed the new year with a bang by shooting fireworks and lighting up the sky.
Sun, 02 Jan 2022 08:01:00 +0000
Reached the Top 150 Times
A year ago, the goal of the couple Steinunn Ólöf Benediktsdóttir and Arnar Hallgrímur Ágústsson was to hike to the top of Úlfarsfell mountain 150 times during the year 2021.
Sat, 01 Jan 2022 08:08:00 +0000
New Year, New Numbers
For the second year in a row, New Year’s Eve was unusual in Iceland, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.