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Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:31:00 +0000COVID-19 Restrictions in Iceland Extended
Minister of Health Willum Þór Þórsson just announced, following an unusually long government meeting, that current COVID-19 restrictions in Iceland will be extended for the coming three weeks.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:28:00 +0000
DeCode Genetics to Study Actual Spread of Coronavirus
DeCode Genetics plans to research the actual spread in Icelandic society of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:51:00 +0000
New 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-year-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...
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.