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Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:14:00 +0000
Close to 600 Ukrainian Refugees in Iceland
Twenty-seven Ukrainian refugees arrived in Iceland Saturday.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Northern Viking Defense Exercise in Iceland
More than 700 people are taking part in the joint defense exercise Northern Viking 2022, which began in Iceland Saturday.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:07:00 +0000
‘Russian Container Ship’ Catches Attention April 1
Attempts were made to fool Icelanders on April Fool’s Day, as is the custom.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:20:00 +0000
Rendezvous at Harpa With Renowned Composers
An exciting event is coming up at Harpa Concert Hall tomorrow afternoon, April 3, at 4 pm.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:15:00 +0000
Beer to Benefit Victims of War
“[W]e wondered what we, brewers in Iceland, could do to help.”

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:42:00 +0000
Number of COVID-19-Related Deaths in Iceland Passes 100
The number of people who have died of COVID-19 in Iceland has passed 100.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:17:00 +0000
Most Expensive in Europe: Switzerland and Iceland
Since 2016, Iceland and Switzerland have taken turns being Europe’s most expensive countries.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:55:00 +0000
‘Conditions Are Difficult,’ States Icelandic Security Advisor in Ukraine
“The conditions are difficult.”

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:15:00 +0000
More Guide Dogs Needed in Iceland
Blindrafélagið, the Icelandic Association of the Visually Impaired (BIAVI), launched a fundraiser yesterday to ensure that more guide dogs can be brought to Iceland.

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



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