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Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:26:00 +0000
Breaking: Gatherings capped at 200 and one-metre rule introduced
Bars and clubs will have to close at midnight

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:18:00 +0000
Eruption in Iceland may be entering its final stages
This might be the last chance to see the spectacle

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:25:00 +0000
Further restrictions likely on the way
The current rate of new infections may put Iceland on the red list of other nations

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:24:00 +0000
Unhappy customers offered to replace foreign workers
Every now and then someone will complain about being attended to by a person who doesn't speak perfect Icelandic.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:20:00 +0000
Star footballer said to vehemently deny allegations
An Icelandic grocery store chain quickly removed posters of Gylfi Sigurðsson used to advertise a sports drink.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:39:00 +0000
Icelandic Everton star investigated for alleged child sex offences
Last Friday Manchester Police arrested a Premier League player after searching his home.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:47:00 +0000
Vaccinated travellers must show a negative test starting July 26th
The test can be either an antigen or PCR test. Unvaccinated visitors must get a PCR test and quarantine for five days.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:10:00 +0000
Iceland home to 6th best beach in the world
Reynisfjara can be a dangerous place to visit if people aren't careful.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 23:30:00 +0000
Let's go to LungA Festival!
If you're in the mood for inspiration and art, head to Seyðisfjörður this weekend. That's where the annual LungA Festival takes place - and ends with a day of art, concerts, good food and partying.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:51:00 +0000
Slight ramping up of Covid-19 restrictions on the horizon
There might be more testing at the border

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 03:11:00 +0000
Shorter opening hours for night clubs not yet justified
While there have been clusters of infections linked to the night life restrictions aren't needed

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:27:00 +0000
Icelandair exploring electric or hydrogen-powered planes
The new technology could be used on short domestic routes

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Long queues at airport as Covid rules slow down check-in process
Saturdays have been particularly challenging due to a high number of flights departing around the same time.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:18:00 +0000
Renting a car in Iceland has become outrageously expensive
In some cases it would make sense to buy a used car instead

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:55:00 +0000
Recovery in tourism can be seen in payment card statistics
Visitors from the US have taken the lead when it comes to spending money in Iceland

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:02:00 +0000
One in ten Icelanders makes over $8,100 a month
While salaries are generous compared to other countries taxes are also very high.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 08:05:00 +0000
Sightseeing Flight Over Reykjavík With Play: Video
The new Icelandic airline Play invited reporters on a sightseeing flight over the capital area yesterday.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:07:00 +0000
24 Hours at Eruption Site: Amazing Time-Lapse Video
The volcanic eruption by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, never ceases to fascinate.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:18:00 +0000
Fagradalsfjall Eruption Seen from Space
The volcanic eruption by Fagradalsfjall mountain in Southwest Iceland is being viewed from many different angles – even from space.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:58:00 +0000
Gordon Ramsay in Iceland
British chef, TV celebrity and Friend of Iceland (a title Icelanders give to anyone who speaks well of our country) Gordon Ramsay is in Iceland.



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