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Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:10:00 +0000
Unique Archeological Find in Iceland
Last Friday, an archeological discovery was made in Skaftafellssýsla county, Southeast Iceland, considered to be among the most important ones made there.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:55:00 +0000
Export of Green Hydrogen from Iceland Planned by 2030
Landsvirkjun - the national power company of Iceland – and port authorities in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, have completed a preliminary review of the possibility of exporting green hydrogen from Iceland to Rotterdam.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:07:00 +0000
Snow-Covered Ground in Summer
It may be the middle of June, but nonetheless it snowed in the East Fjords of Iceland yesterday.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:08:00 +0000
Narrow Escape from Burning Lava: Video
Shortly before noon on Friday, a man hiked across recently solidified lava at the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall, Southwest Iceland, after which he had to run for his life to escape the lava flow.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 08:04:00 +0000
Popular Destination This Summer: Hengifoss?
Björn Steinbekk will be traveling around Iceland this summer, writing articles about his travels, and posting drone videos on mbl.is’ travel section.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Iceland Well Suited for Travel by Car
Iceland ranks tenth on a list of European countries best suited for travel by car during a vacation.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:27:00 +0000
Testing of Vaccinated Travelers to Cease in Iceland July 1
Icelandic Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir has decided, in consultation with Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason, to keep current border measures regarding COVID-19 unchanged through the end of June.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:11:00 +0000
COVID-19 Restrictions to Be Eased in Iceland June 15
COVID-19 restrictions will be eased in Iceland as of Tuesday, June 15.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:03:00 +0000
Unable to Hike to the Eruption? Will Bus Service Be Offered?
Part of the parking fees, collected near the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, will be used to fund improved access to the area.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:26:00 +0000
‘Success! Eclipse!’
A partial solar eclipse was visible in Iceland tomorrow morning.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:42:00 +0000
Planning to Process Seaweed in Húsavík
Preparations are underway by the company Íslandsþari ehf. (Icelandic Kelp) for the construction of a new seaweed factory.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:15:00 +0000
800,000 Tourists Expected in Iceland
Landsbanki bank expects income from the travel industry to increase by ISK 120 billion (USD 993 million; EUR 814 million) this year, compared with last year.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0000
Partial Solar Eclipse in Iceland Tomorrow
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Iceland tomorrow morning, Thursday.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:07:00 +0000
‘Little by Little, the Crater Is Closing’
“Little by little, the crater is closing,” Þorvaldur Þórðarson, geologist at the University of Iceland Institute of Earth Sciences tells mbl.is.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:25:00 +0000
Livestream of Eruption from Three Mbl.is Webcams
Mbl.is now operates three webcams that offer a continuous livestream of the Fagradalsfjall eruption.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:21:00 +0000
Magnificent View of Fagradalsfjall Eruption
The crater by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, spewed lava high into the air, creating magnificent material for a photo, when Morgunblaðið photographer Árni Sæberg flew over the area yesterday.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:45:00 +0000
New Hiking Paths at Eruption Site Being Considered
New hiking paths to the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall, Southwest Iceland, are under consideration.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:15:00 +0000
Two Superyachts Mooring Near Reykjavík
Two of the world’s largest yachts were mooring in Kollafjörður fjord by Reykjavík last night.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:58:00 +0000
Risking Their Lives for Selfies by Dettifoss: Video
When Arnar Þór Hafþórsson visited Dettifoss waterfall, Northeast Iceland, Saturday, he noticed two tourists standing dangerously close to the waterfall.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:04:00 +0000
Strong Demand for Helicopter Tours to Eruption Site
Two of the companies offering helicopter tours to the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, are booked up weeks in advance.



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