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Sat, 02 Jan 2021 08:03:00 +0000Arctic Fox in Hornstrandir to Star in BBC Documentary
BBC has obtained permission from the Environment Agency of Iceland to film a documentary about the Arctic fox in the Hornstrandir nature reserve in the West Fjords.
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 08:13:00 +0000
Brighter Days Ahead
This colorful photo was taken recently by Morgunblaðið photographer Árni Sæberg of Vestmannaeyjar islands, off the south coast of Iceland.
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:02:00 +0000
Fireworks and Áramótaskaup Tonight
We, Icelanders, are famous for shooting fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:37:00 +0000
Vaccine Ale Coming to Liquor Stores This Week
“It’s a pleasure being the first one to bring the ‘Vaccine’ to market.”
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:04:00 +0000
Eleven Recent Cases of British Variant of Coronavirus in Iceland
The 29th death in Iceland due to COVID-19 was reported by Landspítali National University Hospital yesterday.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:52:00 +0000
Vaccinations Begin in Iceland
COVID-19 vaccinations began in Iceland at 9 am this morning when four healthcare workers were vaccinated.
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:42:00 +0000
Could Delivery of Vaccine Be Sped Up in Exchange for Phase IV Trial?
Could the delivery of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for Iceland be sped up in exchange for a phase IV trial of the vaccine in Iceland?
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:11:00 +0000
COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives in Iceland
An aircraft carrying Iceland’s first shipment of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine landed at Keflavík International Airport this morning.
Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:30:00 +0000
I Dont Think This Will Jeopardize the Coalition
“I don’t think this will jeopardize the coalition. I have no reason to think so.”
Sun, 27 Dec 2020 08:09:00 +0000
EV Charging Stations to be 44 by Years End
ON Power, Orka náttúrunnar, plans to have 44 electric vehicle rapid-charging stations in use in Iceland by the end of the year.
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 08:06:00 +0000
Spreading the Beauty of Icelandic Sheep
The 2021 new Lamb Calendar is out, adorned with photos of Icelandic lambs.
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 08:05:00 +0000
Discovered Huge Christmas Tree in Ísafjarðardjúp Fjord
There are various ways of sending Christmas greetings.
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:05:00 +0000
The Language of My Life Is Icelandic
In Iceland, Étienne Léon Poisson, born in Québec, Canada, goes by the name Ljóni.
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:08:00 +0000
Stricter Rules to Take Effect for Flying Drones
New rules regarding the flight of drones will take effect in Iceland the first half of next year.
Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:25:00 +0000
Porbeagle Bites Fisherman
A fisherman on board the fishing vessel Sigurður VE from Vestmannaeyjar islands was bitten in the hand by a porbeagle while blue whiting fishing south of the Faroe Islands.
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:28:00 +0000
Government Members Visit Seyðisfjörður
Four members of the Icelandic government are currently in Seyðisfjörður, the East Fjords.
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:51:00 +0000
Earthquake by Bárðarbunga Volcano
An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hit Bárðarbunga volcano yesterday at 11:37 am.
Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:42:00 +0000
Icelandic PM Given Assurance of Vaccine Delivery
Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir spent yesterday making phone calls and attending meetings, in an attempt to secure the Icelandic nation adequate and timely COVID-19 vaccines.
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:40:00 +0000
Residents Ran for Their Lives
The landslides which occurred in Seyðisfjörður last week put the residents in grave danger.
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:21:00 +0000
Risk of Landslides Remains
A total of 305 residents of Seyðisfjörður, the East Fjords, were allowed to return to their homes yesterday afternoon