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Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:07:00 +0000Ram Attempts Burglary in Þingvellir National Park
When Einar Á. Sæmundsen, director of Þingvellir National Park, came to work last week, he was startled to see the signs of an attempted burglary.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:32:00 +0000
Domestic Restrictions in Iceland to Be Lifted Tomorrow
All domestic COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in Iceland, starting tomorrow.
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:10:00 +0000
Gold in Icelandic Ground
“There is gold in the earth in Iceland.”
Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:02:00 +0000
Severe Gale Forecast in Iceland
The Icelandic Met Office has issued weather alerts for a large part of Iceland today.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Sale of Down Is Up
“I’m very optimistic.”
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:36:00 +0000
What to Do if Lava Closes Road Along Coast
Ways to react to the potential closure of Suðurstrandarvegur road, south of the eruption site by Fagradalsfjall, Southwest Iceland, were discussed yesterday at a meeting.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:22:00 +0000
In Isolation Instead of Getting Married
The plans of a US couple in their 30s, who came to Iceland to get married, fell through when the man tested positive for COVID-19 at the border.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:34:00 +0000
Young Riders on Idyllic Víkurfjara Beach
When Morgunblaðið photographer Jónas Erlendsson visited Víkurfjara beach, South Iceland, yesterday, he encountered a group of young riders.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:23:00 +0000
Icelandic Losing Ground in Tourism Industry
“When Icelanders traveled around their own country in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they frequently received quality service in English.”
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.