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Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:34:00 +0000World Record: Salmon Production Up by 35 Percent
The production of farmed salmon in Iceland increased by more than 12,000 tons last year.
Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:16:00 +0000
Explosion Puzzles Residents: Earthquake or Meteor?
A tremor of magnitude 1.0 registered in Hvalfjörður fjord, West Iceland, at 6:24 pm last night.
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:36:00 +0000
Record Set in Reykjavík Real Estate Market
A record 43.6 percent of apartments listed in Reykjavík and vicinity in November sold above list price.
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:05:00 +0000
Research Offers Hope for Alzheimers Patients
An application has been filed for researching a new medication, which offers hope in the treatment of Alzheimer’s.
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:42:00 +0000
Iceland Wins Three Games in a Row at EHF EURO 2022
The Icelandic men’s national handball team won its third game in a row last night when it beat the Hungarian team in Budapest 31:30.
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:04:00 +0000
Precious Jewel in East Fjords
Steinn Björnsson, farmer at Þernunes in Reyðarfjörður, the East Fjords, is the owner of a precious Jewel.
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:23:00 +0000
Biotech Firm Ístekas Operating License Renewed for 16 Years
The Environment Agency of Iceland has decided to renew the operating license of the biotech firm Ísteka ehf., which produces hormonal drugs for sows from the blood of pregnant mares.
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:48:00 +0000
Majority of Residents in Mýrdalur Are Foreign Citizens
Foreign citizens make up more than half of the population of the municipality Mýrdalur, South Iceland.
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:42:00 +0000
Genotype That Protects Against Scrapie Discovered in Iceland
After years of searching, a genotype that protects against scrapie has been found in sheep in Iceland.
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:12:00 +0000
Debris Flows and Slush Floods Expected Today
Debris flows (mudslides), and slush floods can be expected in the western and northern parts of Iceland today.
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 08:08:00 +0000
Reporter Responsible for Couples Relationship
“Without the picture of Olga and Sædís being published in Morgunblaðið, this adventure would not have happened.”
Sat, 15 Jan 2022 08:06:00 +0000
Icelands Oldest Living Sisters
The oldest living sisters in Iceland have a combined age of 205 years and eight months.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:39:00 +0000
Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions Announced in Iceland
Following a government meeting this morning, tighter COVID-19 restrictions in Iceland were announced.
Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:39:00 +0000
Collision 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.