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Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:01:00 +0000
Iceland gets an “orange” Covid-19 classification – for now
It is not unlikely that next week Iceland will be red listed

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:17:00 +0000
Iceland to be put on red list Thursday
It will be harder for Icelanders to travel and foreign visitors may have to quarantine after their trip.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Feel like home at Mama Reykjavík
When travelling and living off snacks from gas stations it is not unusual to start craving for a home-cooked meal in a friendly atmosphere

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 14:42:00 +0000
Iceland´s new coronavirus measures explained in detail
Refreshments cannot be sold at sporting events and cinemas

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:26:00 +0000
Breaking: Gatherings capped at 200 and one-metre rule introduced
Bars and clubs will have to close at midnight

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:18:00 +0000
Eruption in Iceland may be entering its final stages
This might be the last chance to see the spectacle

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:25:00 +0000
Further restrictions likely on the way
The current rate of new infections may put Iceland on the red list of other nations

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:24:00 +0000
Unhappy customers offered to replace foreign workers
Every now and then someone will complain about being attended to by a person who doesn't speak perfect Icelandic.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:20:00 +0000
Star footballer said to vehemently deny allegations
An Icelandic grocery store chain quickly removed posters of Gylfi Sigurðsson used to advertise a sports drink.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:39:00 +0000
Icelandic Everton star investigated for alleged child sex offences
Last Friday Manchester Police arrested a Premier League player after searching his home.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:47:00 +0000
Vaccinated travellers must show a negative test starting July 26th
The test can be either an antigen or PCR test. Unvaccinated visitors must get a PCR test and quarantine for five days.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:10:00 +0000
Iceland home to 6th best beach in the world
Reynisfjara can be a dangerous place to visit if people aren't careful.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 23:30:00 +0000
Let's go to LungA Festival!
If you're in the mood for inspiration and art, head to Seyðisfjörður this weekend. That's where the annual LungA Festival takes place - and ends with a day of art, concerts, good food and partying.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:51:00 +0000
Slight ramping up of Covid-19 restrictions on the horizon
There might be more testing at the border

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 03:11:00 +0000
Shorter opening hours for night clubs not yet justified
While there have been clusters of infections linked to the night life restrictions aren't needed

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:27:00 +0000
Icelandair exploring electric or hydrogen-powered planes
The new technology could be used on short domestic routes

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Long queues at airport as Covid rules slow down check-in process
Saturdays have been particularly challenging due to a high number of flights departing around the same time.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:18:00 +0000
Renting a car in Iceland has become outrageously expensive
In some cases it would make sense to buy a used car instead

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:55:00 +0000
Recovery in tourism can be seen in payment card statistics
Visitors from the US have taken the lead when it comes to spending money in Iceland

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:02:00 +0000
One in ten Icelanders makes over $8,100 a month
While salaries are generous compared to other countries taxes are also very high.



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