Iceland Monitor
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 08:05:00 +0000Eleven-Year-Old Icelandic Lord
An 11-year-old boy in Reykjavík, Arnaldur Kjárr Arnþórsson, recently bought a piece of land in Scotland.
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:03:00 +0000Lækjartorg Square to Get New Look
Lækjartorg square, at the center of Reykjavík, will see major changes in the coming years.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:55:00 +0000About 200 Common Eiders Covered in Oil
About 200 common eiders, covered in oil, some of them dead, have been found in the village Suðureyri in Súgandafjörður fjord.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:45:00 +0000Analyzing How to Open Emergency Relief Shelter
A total of 104 Ukrainian citizens have applied for international protection in Iceland since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began February 24.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:30:00 +0000Keeps the Shovel in Her Bed
“I sleep with the shovel in my bed, when it’s that kind of weather.”
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:35:00 +0000Price Per Liter of Gas Exceeds ISK 300 (USD 9 Per Gallon)
Retail prices of gasoline and diesel have never been as high as they are now in Iceland, following major price increases worldwide in recent days as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:35:00 +0000Record Amounts Donated in Support of Ukrainians
“It is obvious that people’s thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and all those who’ve had to flee the conflict.”
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:32:00 +0000Icelanders Gather to Promote Peace: Video
A peace concert at Hallgrímskirkja church, Reykjavík, held yesterday to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, was very well attended.
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:30:00 +0000Does Not Rule Out Changes to Icelandic Air Policing
Last night, Minister for Foreign Affairs Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir told mbl.is that in light of the situation that has developed after the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine February 24, she does not rule out that changes wil...
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:22:00 +0000Refugees Invited to Stay at Justice Ministers House
A Ukrainian refugee, who arrived in Iceland late last night along with her 11-year-old son, was unexpectedly offered temporary housing by Icelandic Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson.
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:50:00 +0000Iceland on a List of Unfriendly Countries
Iceland is on a list, published by Russia yesterday, of 48 “foreign states and territories that commit unfriendly actions against Russia, its companies, and citizens.”
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:34:00 +0000Soaring Aviation Fuel Prices Affect Icelandair and Play
Share prices of airlines worldwide continued to drop yesterday after aviation fuel prices rose to new heights.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:50:00 +0000Icelanders Advised Not to Fight in Ukraine
The Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises Icelanders not to travel to Ukraine to fight in the war that has resulted from Russia’s invasion of the country.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:45:00 +0000Should Permanent Presence of NATO Troops Be Considered in Iceland?
The situation in Europe has dramatically changed since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:07:00 +0000Plans to Send Supplies to Ukraine
The Association of Ukrainians in Iceland is organizing sending an aircraft to Ukraine with necessities and humanitarian aid for refugees.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:09:00 +0000Snow-Covered Iceland, Seen from Satellite
Snow-covered Iceland with mostly clear skies provided a good opportunity for a satellite image on March 1.
Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:02:00 +0000Parcel Returned to Sender After 32 Years
A parcel, mailed in Reykjavík in 1949, addressed to a woman in Lübeck, Germany, was returned to the sender more than 32 years later.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:17:00 +0000Icelanders Experience Fear Due to War in Ukraine
A new Gallup national opinion poll reveals that 52 percent of the Icelandic nation experiences insecurity or fear due to the situation created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:17:00 +0000Ukrainian Refugees to Be Granted Joint Protection
Icelandic Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson intends to activate Article 44 of the Foreign Nationals Act.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:37:00 +0000Ash Wednesday in Pictures
Children all over Iceland celebrated Ash Wednesday yesterday.