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Iceland Monitor

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Icelandair cuts flights by 2% amid rising fuel costs
Like other airlines, Icelandair has had to respond to a sharp increase in jet fuel prices due to the Iran war.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Open house at the Horticultural College in Reykir
“The coffee beans are enough for ten cups, and hopefully a bit more. We’ve had coffee plants for a long time and grown them in a greenhouse here, where we also have banana plants. Coffee beans are a harvest many people find surprising to grow ...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Wants to explore mitigation measures in cooperation with the state
The mayor of Hafnarfjörður says the municipality will use the Icelandic Met Office’s long-term hazard assessment for planning and to ensure the safety of residents and infrastructure.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000
This is what the First Day of Summer weather will be like
Temperatures across the country will range between 5 and 13°C today, the First Day of Summer, according to the Icelandic Met Office forecast.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0000
Nearly 20 degrees Celsius
The weather has been pleasant for many people across the country today, even though it may not have been as noticeable in the southwest.

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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:03:56 +0000
11 Years Since Icelanders Overturned Decree To Kill Foreigners In The Westfjords: Celebrating A Landmark Moment In Icelandic Multiculturalism
Eleven years ago today, the Westfjords district commissioner repealed the local decree permitting the killing of Basques in the Westfjords.... The post 11 Years Since Icelanders Overturned Decree To Kill Foreigners In The Westfjords: Celebrating A La...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:50:41 +0000
Almost One Third Oppose Densification In Capital Area
According to a new survey by the Housing and Construction Authority (HMS), 60 percent of people oppose densification in their... The post Almost One Third Oppose Densification In Capital Area appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:22:35 +0000
Over 100 Icelandic Musicians Call For Eurovision Boycott
The No Music for Genocide campaign has published an open letter calling for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest... The post Over 100 Icelandic Musicians Call For Eurovision Boycott appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:19:49 +0000
Mandarin Duck Spotted In Hafnarfjörður
A mandarin duck was spotted at the Hamarkotslækur pond in Hafnarfjörður yesterday, according to Vísir. “This is such a beautiful... The post Mandarin Duck Spotted In Hafnarfjörður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:40:05 +0000
Coloniser Notes Colonisation: Danes Say Iceland Is An Oligarchy 
This Saturday, Denmark’s oldest newspaper, Berlingske Tidende, ran a story it had been working on for months. The topic: the... The post Coloniser Notes Colonisation: Danes Say Iceland Is An Oligarchy  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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