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Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:43:00 +0000
‘Unacceptable’ Conditions of Au Pair in Iceland
The decision of the Directorate of Immigration to revoke the residence permit of a Filipino woman, who worked in Iceland as an au pair, has been reversed.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:42:00 +0000
Concerned About Excavation in Seyðishólar Craters
Owners of cabins in the vicinity of Seyðishólar craters, Southwest Iceland, are very concerned about plans to increase excavation in the quarry in the craters.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:26:00 +0000
Largest Cod of the Year?
The crew of the trawler Bergey VE from Vestmannaeyjar islands had a reason to cheer this week, when they caught a huge cod.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:46:00 +0000
Extensive Road Closures in Reykjavík in Coming Days
There will be extensive road closures in Reykjavík and vicinity in the coming days.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:29:00 +0000
One of Iceland’s Most Expensive Apartments Sold
One of Iceland’s most expensive apartments has been sold to investor Jónas Hagan Guðmundsson, owner of the financial service company Dreisam ehf.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:03:00 +0000
Road System Not Ready for Increasing Traffic
One of Iceland’s main traffic safety experts, Ólafur Kr. Guðmundsson, fears a major increase in the number of traffic accidents in Iceland this summer,

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:03:00 +0000
Crashed Airplane Likely to Be Recovered in April
Preparation for the recovery of the airplane that crashed into Þingvallavatn lake in February will likely begin in April.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:05:00 +0000
Road Closure Due to Filming Near Kleifarvatn Lake
Due to filming, Krýsuvíkurvegur road on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, will be closed today, tomorrow and half the day Wednesday.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:09:00 +0000
Reykjavík Nightlife Has Changed
A turning point may have been reached regarding nightlife in downtown Reykjavík, following two years of the COVID-19 pandemic when operating hours kept changing.

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 08:01:00 +0000
Hens Help Teach Kids About Sustainability
At the preschool Urðarhóll in Kópavogur, Southwest Iceland, children are taught about sustainability with the help of hens.

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 08:08:00 +0000
Second Largest Film Project Ever in Iceland
Filming of the Netflix espionage action thriller Heart of Stone will soon be taking place in Iceland

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:26:00 +0000
Last Guest Has Checked Out
A milestone was reached Wednesday morning when the last guest of the Red Cross’ quarantine facilities in Iceland checked out.

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:05:00 +0000
Offering Insurance and Psychological Support to Refugees
“We expect to have to offer many of those who arrive here psychological support.”

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:08:00 +0000
Forest Lagoon to Open in April
Within a few weeks, a new geothermal spa, Forest Lagoon (Skógarböðin) will be opening in Vaðlaskógur woods, a short distance east of Akureyri.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:54:00 +0000
Guðrún Helgadóttir, Children’s Author, Dies at 86
One of Iceland’s best known authors of children’s books, Guðrún Helgadóttir, passed away yesterday at the age of 86.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:37:00 +0000
Observation Platform Planned in Ásbyrgi
There are plans to build an observation platform on the central cliff in the glacial canyon Ásbyrgi, Northeast Iceland.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:51:00 +0000
Luxury Hotel Expects Busy Summer
“There are bright times ahead.”

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:41:00 +0000
Real Estate Prices in Iceland Rose the Most
According to the report State of the Nordic Region, quoted by mbl.is today, real estate prices rose the most in Iceland among all the Nordic countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:25:00 +0000
Whaling Will Resume This Summer
“We intend to start whaling this summer.”

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:07:00 +0000
Free Dental Service Not Used by 5,000 Children
Although dental service for children has been free of charge in Iceland since 2018, about 5,000 children a year do not take advantage of it.



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