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Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:52:00 +0000Harpa's impact on Icelandic society considerable, says CEO
The construction of the Harpa Concert and Conference Hall was a successful decision, and ensuring the building operates at its full potential is good business. Harpa supports cultural tourism in Iceland, which plays a key role in maintaining the c...
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:04:00 +0000Sharp increase in vehicle excise taxes
The government’s draft budget projects a significant rise in state revenue from vehicle excise taxes, with income from this source expected to increase by 66.2% next year compared to projected revenue for this year.
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000No halt to construction at Hvammsvirkjun site
The Environmental and Natural Resources Appeals Board has rejected a request from environmental organizations to halt preparatory construction work for the Hvammsvirkjun power plant.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:30:00 +0000Renounces international protection and will be deported
Mohamad Th. Jóhannesson, formerly known as Mohamad Kourani, who was sentenced to eight years in prison in July last year, has renounced his international protection status.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:07:00 +0000The controversial building, Bragginn, now closed to the public
Bragginn in Nauthólsvík, renovated by the City of Reykjavík in 2017, has now been closed to the general public.
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Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:28:25 +0000Magma Build-Up At Svartsengi Could Trigger New Eruption
An eruption could begin at Svartsengi before the end of the month, the Icelandic Met Office warns. Magma accumulation beneath...
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Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:18:52 +0000Man Gets 15 Days In Prison For Stealing From Bónus
A man has been sentenced to 15 days in prison for stealing groceries worth ISK 4.496 from a Bónus store...
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Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:57:36 +0000Visitor Numbers May Be Limited On Vatnajökull Ice Cave Tours
Limits will be imposed on ice cave tours in Vatnajökull National Park this winter. Fewer companies received contracts for these...
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Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:32:09 +0000Last Words: What Is The State Of Politics In Iceland In 2025?
This issue, we reached out to some friends of the Grapevine to ask a simple question: what is the state...
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Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:34:50 +0000Into The Green Valley: Camping And Hiking In Þakgil
Ever since I first heard of Þakgil, it has been on my list. A campsite in a secluded canyon? In...
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