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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:50:00 +0000
Half of the applications will be approved by end of week
The board of Þórkatla real estate company has now approved the purchase of 263 properties in Grindavík and the owners of the properties concerned have received confirmation of approval. The approved applications have been sent to the purchase a...

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:17:00 +0000
Dacia Duster is no longer in the lava field
The fact that tourists try to get too close to the eruption site at Sundhnúkagígar crater row is a problem that has also occurred in previous volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula. However, no rescue teams have been called in connection ...

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:44:00 +0000
Attempting to break a world record
Today, a Japanese ski jumper attempts to break the world record in Hlíðarfjall in Akureyri in collaboration with the beverage manufacturer Red Bull.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:58:00 +0000
Video: Cooked hot dogs at the volcano
Bata Osovina and Tata Osovina have recently posted videos on their social media where they are very close to the volcanic eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:48:00 +0000
Video: Avalanche in the Westfjords
A large avalanche fell on the road in Hestfjorður last night, causing some delays in traffic through Ísafjarðardjúp in the Westfjords.

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Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:00:28 +0000
Nocking It Out Of The Park At Iceland’s Archery Club
Who hasn’t at one point dreamt of dramatically pulling back their bowstring and hitting that impossible mark in the far-off... The post Nocking It Out Of The Park At Iceland’s Archery Club appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:51:46 +0000
Katrín Jakobsdóttir Leads Presidential Race
Former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir is polling at 31% in a recent Gallup poll measuring presidential candidates. According to the... The post Katrín Jakobsdóttir Leads Presidential Race appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:50:29 +0000
66 Degrees of Sound: Artist Spotlight — Dustin O’Halloran
Another week, another brand new cycle of 66 Degrees of Sound, our podcast highlighting new music and events in Iceland.... The post 66 Degrees of Sound: Artist Spotlight — Dustin O’Halloran appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:27 +0000
The Lazy Gardener With A Blooming Business
Sigríður Soffía Níelsdóttir’s side hustle sparks fireworks and profit “I found it very uncomfortable that I was so interested in... The post The Lazy Gardener With A Blooming Business appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:48:08 +0000
Japanese Ski Jumper Tries For World Record In Akureyri
A Japanese ski jumper will attempt to beat the current world record in ski jumping on April 23. Ryōyū Kobayashi’s... The post Japanese Ski Jumper Tries For World Record In Akureyri appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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