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Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:06:00 +0000
Keep Off the Lava: Rescue Impossible: Video
Despite repeated statements issued by police and rescue workers about the importance of keeping off the new lava, numerous visitors to the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall, Southwest Iceland, have disregarded the warnings.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:15:00 +0000
Samherji Apologizes for ‘Reprehensible Business Practices’
The Icelandic fishing and fish processing company Samherji hf. publishes a full-page ad in Morgunblaðið today, apologizing for “reprehensible business practices” in Namibia.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:51:00 +0000
Amazing Video of Skylight in Lava Field Near Fagradalsfjall
In the lava field in Nátthagi valley, an opening has formed through which a red, lava river can be seen flowing underneath the solidified surface

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:06:00 +0000
Creating Connection Between Communities
If your native language is not Icelandic, and you’re between 16 and 25 years old, living in Iceland, here is an opportunity for you:

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:37:00 +0000
Sci-Fi Series ‘Katla’ Well Received on Netflix
The new Icelandic Netflix series Katla, which premiered June 17, has been very well received.

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:09:00 +0000
Spectacular View of Stuðlagil Canyon: Video
Stuðlagil canyon, East Iceland, suddenly became an immensely popular destination for Icelanders last summer.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:08:00 +0000
Weakling Grown Strong: Eruption that Surprises
It’s been three months to the day since the eruption by Fagradalsfjall mountain, Southwest Iceland, started.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:20:00 +0000
Reykjavík Apartment Sells for ISK 365 Million
A top floor apartment in downtown Reykjavík recently sold for ISK 365 million (USD 3 million; EUR 2.47 million).

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:48:00 +0000
Reykjavík Ranks 16th in Terms of Air Quality
Reykjavík ranks 16th among European cities when it comes to air quality.

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:26:00 +0000
Startled by Life-Threatening Lava Stream: Video
There is no letup in the lava flow by Fagradalsfjall, Southwest Iceland, and its unpredictable behavior continues to startle visitors.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:08:00 +0000
Today Is National Day of Iceland
Today is the National Day of Iceland, celebrated to commemorate the foundation of the Republic of Iceland on June 17, 1944.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Ratcliffe to Invest Billions in Northeast Iceland
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe will be investing a minimum of ISK 4 billion in the construction of four fishing lodges in Northeast Iceland in the coming seasons.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:26:00 +0000
Plenty of Snow on Laugavegur
There is still a great deal of snow in the southern highlands in Iceland, such as at Hrafntinnusker, where the Iceland Touring Association (Ferðafélag Íslands) owns and operates a mountain hut.

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.



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