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Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:03:00 +0000
Fabulous Gyrfalcon Delights Photographer
Photographer Alex Máni Guðríðarson, who specializes in photographing birds, had the good fortune at the beginning of the year to spot a gyrfalcon by Hlíðarvatn lake in Selvogur, Southwest Iceland.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:08:00 +0000
Laugavegur’s Not Dead! A Tale Of Retail Resilience
Reduced foreign tourism has forced the closure of numerous businesses on Laugavegur, Reykjavík’s iconic shopping street. But in some of the spaces vacated, imaginative social, creative and retail initiatives are flourishing.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:42:00 +0000
One in Police Custody Following Attack on Students
One teenager was remanded in custody yesterday afternoon, following an attack on students in Borgarholtsskóli secondary school, Reykjavík, which left six people injured.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:33:00 +0000
Icelander Receives World’s First Transplant of Both Arms and Shoulders
A 48-year old Icelandic man, Guðmundur Felix Grétarson, became the first patient in the world yesterday to undergo transplant surgery of both arms that includes the shoulders.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:41:00 +0000
Icelandic Is Essential to Getting Access to Society
“Having good command of Icelandic is the key to access to society and a prerequisite for people’s wishes and dreams coming true.”

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:29:00 +0000
Live Music Every Night on Laugavegur
Live music will be on offer every night of the week at a new restaurant and bar at Laugavegur 18, Reykjavík.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:20:00 +0000
Six Injured After Attack on Students
Six persons were transported to the emergency room of Landspítali National University Hospital yesterday afternoon, following an attack on students at Borgarholtsskóli secondary school in Grafarvogur, Reykjavík.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:15:00 +0000
Iceland’s Largest Sauna Comes with Ocean View
Sky Lagoon geothermal baths, under construction on Kársnes point in Kópavogur, in the capital area, will boast Iceland’s largest sauna.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:17:00 +0000
Quarantine Required for Children Arriving in Iceland
Starting today, January 13, children born in 2005 or later are required to go into quarantine, along with their parents or guardians, upon arrival in Iceland.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:26:00 +0000
Some Restrictions Eased in Iceland Today
Some restrictions on public gatherings in Iceland were eased today, and the new rules will be in effect through February 16.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0000
Northern Lights - Night after Night
The northern lights have put on one evening show after another in recent nights.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:23:00 +0000
First Doses of Moderna Vaccine Arrive in Iceland
Twelve hundred doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the US pharmaceutical company Moderna arrived in Iceland from Belgium early this morning.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:26:00 +0000
What Happens If Passengers Refuse to Be Tested at Border?
Possible changes to a regulation regarding border testing for the coronavirus in Iceland are being examined.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 11:34:00 +0000
Accidents Due to Unsafe Ice on Lake and Icy Mountain Slopes
Unsafe ice on lakes and icy mountain slopes caused several accidents over the weekend.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:26:00 +0000
Iceland’s Talks Not Limited to Pfizer
Icelandic officials have not only been engaged in talks with Pfizer, but with other pharmaceutical companies as well regarding a research project which would involve vaccinating about 60 percent of the Icelandic nation.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:03:00 +0000
Unforgettable Encounter With White-Tailed Eagle
“This was an unbelievable moment, which I’ll never forget.”

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 08:04:00 +0000
Will Bird Flu Spread to Iceland?
Bird flu, or avian influenza, is spreading fast in Europe and, as a result, there is a phase one alert in Iceland.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:07:00 +0000
Easing of Restrictions Planned for January 13
There are plans to ease restrictions on public gatherings in Iceland, beginning January 13.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000
Identical Twins Not Completely Identical
Scientists at deCode Genetics have discovered that monozygotic twins, that is, twins developed from a single fertilized ovum, are not completely identical.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:01:00 +0000
Blizzard and Violent Storm Tomorrow
The Icelandic Met Office has issued yellow weather alerts, effective tomorrow, for the following regions: Northeast Iceland, East Iceland, the East Fjords and Southeast Iceland.



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