Iceland Monitor
Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:27:00 +0000Life Expectancy in Iceland Among Europes Highest
According to figures published today by Statistics Iceland, life expectancy in Iceland was 80.9 years for men in 2021 and 84.1 years for women.
Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:52:00 +0000Commodity Prices Rising Fast
Commodity prices are rising fast these days.
Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:57:00 +0000Less Than 40 Percent Support Government, Poll Shows
According to the results of a new poll, conducted by Prósent for Fréttablaðið, the government of Iceland — a coalition of the Independence Party, the Progressive Party and the Left-Green Movement — enjoys only 39.9 percent support among vo...
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:49:00 +0000
Important to Introduce the Sagas Sooner
“The most important thing, I believe, is for children and young people to view this as their cultural heritage.”
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:56:00 +0000Ammonia Production Planned at Bakki, Húsavík
In light of the Icelandic government’s aim of making Iceland carbon neutral by 2040, the production of electric fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia, must be sped up.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:47:00 +0000Horses on the Road in Reykjavík
If you visited downtown Reykjavík Saturday, you may have wondered why there were numerous horses on the road.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:30:00 +0000Iceland Writers Retreat Reading Tomorrow
The Iceland Writers Retreat will take place for the eighth time, April 26 till May 1.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:31:00 +0000Crashed Plane Being Investigated
Friday night, the airplane that crashed into Þingvallavatn lake, Southwest Iceland, in February was recovered from the lake.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:20:00 +0000Fourteen Icelanders Crossing Greenland Ice Sheet
A record number of Icelandic cross-country skiers will cross the Greenland ice sheet in the coming weeks.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:06:00 +0000Multinational Cast of Operation Napoleon
“This is a large and complicated project, including plenty of chases and action.”
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:37:00 +0000Total of 24 Airlines to Fly to KEF Airport
Traffic is picking up at Keflavík International Airport these days.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:06:00 +0000Crashed Plane to Be Recovered Today
Today, rescue workers and divers plan to recover the airplane that crashed into Þingvallavatn lake, Southwest Iceland, in February.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:33:00 +0000Today is First Day of Summer
“Today is the First Day of Summer, and for a change, the weather outlook is good for the whole country.”
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:30:00 +0000ATV Leaves Large Scars in Ingólfsfjall Mountain
“I don’t understand how anyone could have done this.”
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:44:00 +0000Sale of Bank of Iceland: Corruption or Mess-Up?
The Icelandic government has, in the wake of its disputed sale of a 22.5 stake in the Bank of Iceland (Íslandsbanki), decided to suggest to Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, that Icelandic State Financial Investments (ISFI) be abolished.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:02:00 +0000Reykjanes Peninsula Closely Monitored
Seismic activity appears to be subsiding on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, mbl.is reports. Still, the Icelandic Met Office keeps monitoring the area closely.
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:57:00 +0000An Assault on Icelandic Nature
Thirty-four Icelandic fishing associations and environmental associations issued a statement earlier this month, appealing to the Norðurþing municipality, Northeast Iceland, to cancel all plans for open net pen fish farming near Raufarhöfn.
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:03:00 +0000Rapidly Rising Interest in Seaweed
Hardly a week goes by without inquiries being sent to the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute regarding the processing or growing of seaweed.
Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:07:00 +0000Friendship Festival in Remote Greenlandic Village
In one of Greenland’s most remote villages, Ittoqqortoormiit, population 345, a friendship festival is being held over Easter.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:09:00 +0000Eye-Catching Easter Eggs, Made of Wood
Most of us are used to buying Easter eggs, made of chocolate.