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Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:35:00 +0000
Rauðagerði Victim Suffered Nine Gunshot Wounds
Armando Bequiri, an Albanian citizen in his 30s, shot to death in front of his home on the street Rauðagerði, Reykjavík, February 13, suffered nine gunshot wounds.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:28:00 +0000
Earthquakes on Reykjanes Peninsula Explained
“Last year and so far this year, there has been a major increase in seismic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula.”

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:43:00 +0000
Iceland Welcomes Non-Schengen Citizens with Vaccination Certificates
Travelers from the UK, the US, and other nations outside the Schengen Area with valid certificates of either vaccination or prior infection will be allowed to visit Iceland.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:59:00 +0000
Potential Area of Eruption Larger than Before
The potential area of an eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, is larger than before.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:27:00 +0000
BBC Crew Rescued North of West Fjords: Video
The Icelandic Coast Guard helicopter hoisted five people on board yesterday afternoon, after a passenger boat they were in began leaking and lost power north of Hornstrandir.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:38:00 +0000
Vaccination Certificates from US and UK to Be Accepted
Icelandic authorities have decided to enact regulations this week, allowing travelers from the US and UK who present certificates of vaccination for COVID-19 to enter the country.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:54:00 +0000
Iceland’s Contribution to Eurovision Premiers: Video
Iceland’s contribution to the Eurovision Song Contest – ‘10 Years’ - premiered on RÚV television Saturday night, performed by the group Daði og Gagnamagnið.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:47:00 +0000
Icelandic Film and ‘Húsavík’ Nominated for Oscars
Icelanders had reason to cheer yesterday when the 2021 Oscars nominations were announced.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:45:00 +0000
Not All Vaccinated Tourists Can Visit Iceland
Neither certificates of vaccination nor certificates of antibodies for COVID-19 are accepted at Icelandic borders from passengers coming from outside the Schengen Area.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:14:00 +0000
Eruption Would Likely Stop Swarm of Earthquakes
Should a volcanic eruption occur on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, it would likely put an end to the swarm of earthquakes that began in the area February 24.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:13:00 +0000
Rescue Equipment Rocks During M5.4 Earthquake: Video
An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 hit the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, at 2:15 pm yesterday.

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:01:00 +0000
Bird Paradise Látrabjarg Declared Protected
Látrabjarg cliffs, the West Fjords – Iceland’s most famous bird cliffs – are now officially protected.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:03:00 +0000
‘Volcanic Eruptions Always Fascinate’
“Volcanic eruptions always fascinate and the excitement increases.”

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:55:00 +0000
Earthquake of Magnitude 5.0 This Morning
An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hit the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, this morning.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:20:00 +0000
Passengers Stranded On Board Ferry in Breiðafjörður: Video
Twenty passengers and a crew of eight are stranded on the passenger ferry Baldur in Breiðafjörður bay, West Iceland.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:54:00 +0000
Looking Under the Surface Where Magma Collects
An eruption could occur on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, on short notice.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:50:00 +0000
Ash-Detecting Radar Installed in Case of Eruption
A radar that can detect volcanic product in the atmosphere has been installed by the Icelandic Met Office on Strandarheiði hill, just south of Kúagerði farm on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, in case of an eruption.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:20:00 +0000
Weather Warnings: Blizzard and Impassable Roads
The Icelandic Met Office has issued yellow weather alerts for West and North Iceland.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:24:00 +0000
7,000 People to Be Vaccinated This Week
A total of 12,729 vaccinations have been completed in Iceland.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:17:00 +0000
Earthquake of Magnitude 5.1 Overnight
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, at 3:14 this morning.



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