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Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:07:00 +0000Plastic Shopping Bags Banned in Iceland
Since January 1, stores in Iceland may no longer offer plastic shopping bags to customers.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:24:00 +0000
Sales Increase by Four Million Liters
Vínbúðin liquor stores, the sole retail vendor of alcohol in Iceland, report record sales in 2020.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:31:00 +0000
Unbelievably Good Outlook
“Compared to other nations around us, the outlook is unbelievably good.”
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:01:00 +0000
Advises Against Flying Through UK
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Iceland advises travelers from Iceland not to travel through the UK.
Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:32:00 +0000
Expects Majority of Icelanders to Be Vaccinated First Half of 2021
Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir states she expects the majority of Icelanders to be vaccinated for COVID-19 the first half of this year.
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:07:00 +0000
Most Popular Destinations for Icelanders in 2020
In 2020, when Icelanders were unable to travel abroad, they traveled domestically instead.
Sat, 02 Jan 2021 08:03:00 +0000
Arctic 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.