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Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:39:00 +0000Collision With Truck Narrowly Averted: Video
There have been weather alerts, strong gale, and icy roads in Iceland in recent days, creating the most dangerous driving conditions.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:58:00 +0000
Ram Testicles and Shark Likely to Be Enjoyed at Home
Þorri, the fourth winter month of the old Icelandic calendar, begins January 21.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:05:00 +0000
Hundreds of Dead Birds on Beaches in East Fjords
Numerous dead sea birds have been found on beaches in the East Fjords lately.
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:18:00 +0000
Foreigners Request Ashes to Be Scattered in Iceland
Many people have no idea there is an Icelandic law that applies to the scattering of ashes.
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:29:00 +0000
Likely to Suggest Tighter Restrictions by Weekend
At a press conference this morning, Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason stated he will likely suggest tighter COVID-19 restrictions in Iceland due to the rapid spread of the disease.
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:22:00 +0000
Largest Earthquake in Húsafell Area in Decades
Shortly before 9 am yesterday, an earthquake of magnitude 3.1 hit near Húsafell, West Iceland.
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:22:00 +0000
Civil Protections Emergency Phase Activated in Iceland
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Civil Protection Department’s emergency phase was activated in Iceland yesterday.
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:31:00 +0000
COVID-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.