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 Sat, 01 May 2021 08:07:00 +0000
Spectacular Video of Eruption and Northern Lights
Musician and amateur photographer Kjartan Arnald Hlöðversson visited the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, Sunday, hoping to catch a picture of the eruption with the northern lights in the background.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:10:00 +0000
Large Fountains of Fire: Video
Photographer Ólafur Þórisson flew a drone over the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, yesterday.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:15:00 +0000
Burning Interest in Buying Eruption Land
The eruption by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, is occurring in the land of the farm Hraun (incidentally meaning ‘lava’) near the town of Grindavík.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:13:00 +0000
Sky Lagoon Opens Today
New geothermal baths, Sky Lagoon, will be opening on Kársnes point, Kópavogur, just south of Reykjavík, today.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:06:00 +0000
Akureyri’s ‘Eruption’ Valued at USD 400 Million: Video
“This is our eruption,” states Pétur Ólafsson.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:09:00 +0000
Icelandic Travel Industry Bouncing Back?
There are numerous indications that the Icelandic travel industry may be bouncing back sooner than expected.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:40:00 +0000
Legend and ‘Tourist Attraction’ Turns 100
Þórður Tómasson, the founder and long-time director of Skógar Museum, South Iceland, celebrates his 100th birthday today.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:22:00 +0000
Plans to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions in Iceland Announced
At a government meeting yesterday, Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir introduced plans regarding the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Iceland.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Mbl.is’ Webcam in Imminent Danger
The surviving webcam of mbl.is is in imminent danger.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:15:00 +0000
Huge, Rolling Lava Ball by Fagradalsfjall
“The eruption continues with the same force as before.”

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:05:00 +0000
Ban on Non-Essential Travel from High-Risk Areas to Iceland
A ban on non-essential travel to Iceland from specified high-risk COVID-19 areas took effect today and will be in effect through May 31.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:33:00 +0000
Stricter Quarantine Rules to Take Effect in Iceland Tomorrow
A new regulation regarding quarantine and testing for COVID-19 at the border, issued by the minister of health, will take effect in Iceland tomorrow.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:13:00 +0000
Húsavík Residents Happy Despite No Oscar: Video
The song “Húsavík” from the film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga did not win an Oscar last night at the 93rd Academy Awards.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 10:15:00 +0000
Record Number of Icelanders to Be Vaccinated This Week
The plan is for a total of 25,000 people to be vaccinated in Iceland this week.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 08:06:00 +0000
“Best Eruption I’ve Ever Seen”
“The eruption in Geldingadalir is the best eruption I’ve ever seen.”

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:09:00 +0000
Celebrating Summer at the Pool
Thursday was the First Day of Summer in Iceland.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:49:00 +0000
Carbfix to Build CO2 Storage Facility in Iceland
Preparations are underway for the construction of a carbon dioxide (CO2) storage and disposal facility - the first of its kind in the world - in Straumsvík cove.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:08:00 +0000
New Law Permits Making Stay at Quarantine Hotel Mandatory
Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, approved an amendment to disease prevention laws yesterday morning.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:07:00 +0000
Good Morning America: Live from Fagradalsfjall
ABC’s morning television program Good Morning America broadcast live from the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, yesterday.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:15:00 +0000
New 3D Model of Fagradalsfjall Lava Field
A new 3D model of the lava field in Geldingadalir valleys, Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, has been posted on Facebook.



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