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Iceland Monitor

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:14:00 +0000
No major traffic delays expected leaving the Capital
Traffic leaving the Capital Region has been relatively light today, although many Reykjavík residents are undoubtedly preparing for the upcoming Verslunarmannahelgi (August Bank Holiday) weekend, Iceland's busiest travel weekend of the year.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Special Forces and Coast Guard take control of Bandero
The Icelandic Coast Guard and the National Commissioner of Police's Viking Squad boarded the Bandero, a vessel operated by the Paul Watson Foundation, last night and took control of the ship.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Enormous damage: “This is terrorism” says owner of mink farm
The owner of Dalsbú mink farm in Mosfellsdalur says his business has suffered enormous damage after thousands of minks were released from the farm overnight.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Warmest conditions expected in South and West today
Light northerly or variable winds, generally 3–10 m/s, will prevail across Iceland today. Skies will be mostly clear in the west, while drizzle or light rain is expected in the northeast and east. Conditions there are forecast to improve during ...

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:17:12 +0000
Hundreds of mink escape from fur farm
Several hundred mink escaped from the Dalsbú fur farm in Mosfellsdal early this morning.

Iceland Review

Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Word Of The Issue: Gjald

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:46:25 +0000
“Biggest Operation In Decades”: Coast Guard and Special Forces Board Bandero

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Darkness Descends As Eclipse Looms

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:50:00 +0000
Iceland Roundup: Please Mr Trump, May We Have Some EU?

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:07:09 +0000
The Audience As Artwork, The Weather As Artist
The powerful and playful minimalism of Karin Sander makes artworks that exceed themselves, turning the museum into a playground.

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