A total of six new domestic cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Iceland since Friday, three of whom were outside quarantine.

The owner of an abandoned vehicle, which prompted rescue teams to conduct a search of the eruption area on the Reykjanes peninsula, has come forward.

Looking into the fiery ‘eye’ of a crater is a rare opportunity.

Thousands of people flocked to the volcanic area on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, yesterday.

Janne Kristensen, from Denmark, and Wouter Van Hoeymissen, for Belgium, met in Reykjavík in 2005.

The volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, continues.

An ice cave in Kötlujökull, South Iceland - a glacier which extends from Mýrdalsjökull glacier, north of the mountain Hafursey - has lately been a popular destination for people who take organized tours in this area.

The volcanic eruption that started on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, shortly before 9:30 pm is still very small.

The Icelandic Met Office has just issued the following warning: “An eruption has started in Fagradalsfjall.”

The government of Iceland is expected to approve a proposal from the chief epidemiologist today, suggesting that children from countries outside the Schengen Area be tested once for COVID-19 upon arrival in the country.

Residents of the East Fjords got a glimpse of summer yesterday, when the temperature soared to roughly 20°C (68°F).

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.

“Last year and so far this year, there has been a major increase in seismic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula.”

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.

The potential area of an eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, is larger than before.

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.

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.

Iceland’s contribution to the Eurovision Song Contest – ‘10 Years’ - premiered on RÚV television Saturday night, performed by the group Daði og Gagnamagnið.

Icelanders had reason to cheer yesterday when the 2021 Oscars nominations were announced.

Neither certificates of vaccination nor certificates of antibodies for COVID-19 are accepted at Icelandic borders from passengers coming from outside the Schengen Area.