Iceland Monitor
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:27:00 +0000Ground Broken for Addition at KEF Airport
At a ceremony yesterday, ground was broken by Minister of Finance Bjarni Benediktsson for an addition to the Leifur Eiríksson terminal building at Keflavík International Airport.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:19:00 +0000Not All Hotels Welcome Tourists in Quarantine
A number of tourists arrived at the Fosshótel quarantine facility on Þórunnartún, Reykjavík, yesterday, asking for accommodation without having pre-registered.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:10:00 +0000Vaccinated Tourists Not to Be Tested in Iceland as of Mid-June
Starting mid-June, Icelandic authorities plan to stop testing arriving travelers for COVID-19 who present proof of vaccination or prior infection.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:25:00 +0000Revelations Undermine Trust Toward Icelands Allies
“This is a very serious matter which clearly undermines trust in our communication with these nations – our allies and friends.”
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:10:00 +0000Lava Soon to Enclose Favorite Observation Point
“This is just a question of time.”
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:44:00 +0000Coronavirus Testing in Shipping Containers at KEF Airport
Arriving passengers at Keflavík International Airport are tested for COVID-19 inside shipping containers.
Mon, 31 May 2021 12:45:00 +0000Drone Devoured by Fire: Video
Yet another drone was recently devoured by fire at the eruption site in Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland.
Mon, 31 May 2021 11:31:00 +0000Fishing Company Samherji Issues Apology
The Icelandic fishing and fish processing company Samherji hf. issued an apology yesterday, admitting the company went too far in its reaction to negative media coverage.
Mon, 31 May 2021 10:09:00 +0000Stay at Quarantine Facility No Longer Mandatory
As of today, travelers arriving in Iceland from high-risk COVID-19 areas are no longer required to stay at a quarantine facility.
Sun, 30 May 2021 08:05:00 +0000Tröllaskagi: Skiing Paradise in North Iceland
The Tröllaskagi peninsula, North Iceland, has been a major magnet for skiers in Iceland in recent months.
Sat, 29 May 2021 08:06:00 +0000 UltraMarathon Planned in Iceland in June
The Environment Agency of Iceland has given the travel agency Arctic Yeti ehf. permission to hold a so-called Volcano UltraMarathon in Iceland June 26-July 3 this summer.
Fri, 28 May 2021 11:25:00 +0000Unusual Haze Over Capital Area Explained
An unusual haze was over Reykjavík and vicinity yesterday, causing air quality to deteriorate.
Fri, 28 May 2021 10:19:00 +0000Blue Lagoon Resumes Full Operation
The Blue Lagoon, Southwest Iceland, resumes full operation today and will be open every day of the week.
Thu, 27 May 2021 12:30:00 +0000Numerous Airlines to Offer Service to Iceland Soon
SAS, Scandinavian Airlines, plans to offer direct flights between Copenhagen and Keflavík International Airport, starting June 14.
Thu, 27 May 2021 11:14:00 +0000Íslandsbanki Plans an IPO on Nasdaq Iceland
The Icelandic State Financial Investments, “ISFI” (Bankasýsla ríkisins), on behalf of the Treasury of Iceland, and Íslandsbanki hf., have confirmed their intention to proceed with the next step towards an initial public offering (IPO) and l...
Thu, 27 May 2021 10:22:00 +0000Lava Could Fill Nátthagi Valley in Three Months
Assuming the Fagradalsfjall eruption, Southwest Iceland, continues, the lava that now flows in Nátthagi valley could take three months to fill the valley.
Wed, 26 May 2021 11:22:00 +0000Invaluable Coverage of Eruption on CBS and ABC
Millions of people are likely to have watched coverage of the Fagradalsfjall eruption in Southwest Iceland on the American television news magazine 60 Minutes on CBS last weekend.
Wed, 26 May 2021 10:34:00 +0000 Expect 1.3 Million Tourists Next Year
“We expect a fairly rapid growth in the travel industry to begin with.”
Tue, 25 May 2021 12:18:00 +0000Charges Filed in Rauðagerði Murder Case
Charges have been filed against four individuals for the murder of Armando Bequirai, an Albanian citizen in his 30s, killed in front of his home on the street Rauðagerði, Reykjavík, February 13.
Tue, 25 May 2021 11:12:00 +0000Restrictions Eased in Iceland Today
Restrictions regarding public gatherings were eased in Iceland today.