Iceland Monitor
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 10:50:00 +000030 Israeli Tourists in Iceland Infected with COVID-19
About 140 foreign citizens are in the care of the outpatient clinic of Landspítali National University Hospital – about a third of them vaccinated tourists from Israel
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:36:00 +0000Fagradalsfjall Eruption: New Vent Steals Attention
A new vent in the Fagradalsfjall eruption, Southwest Iceland, is taking shape.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:43:00 +000080 Years Since Churchill Charmed the Icelandic Nation
Eighty years ago today, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill visited Iceland.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:31:00 +0000Almost Unreal for Pianist Víkingur Heiðar to Perform at Proms
“It went incredibly well and was in fact an ideal evening.”
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:28:00 +0000Extra Test Required for Travelers with Ties to Iceland
Starting today, COVID-19 vaccinated travelers who live in Iceland or who have connections to Iceland must be tested for COVID-19 within 48 hours of arriving in the country.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:10:00 +0000Misleading signs trick tourists into paying a parking fee
The signs have been placed in a popular area with plenty of free parking
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 19:13:05 +0000Icelands main ICU strained by new Covid-19 cases
Seven Covid-19 patients are in intensive care.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:13:00 +0000Former Reykjavik mayor may have caught Covid-19 at airport
The comedian says the only time he was in a crowd of people was at Keflavik Airport
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:57:00 +0000Icelandair asked for £5 million after a catering truck accident
Oryx Jet had hoped to use its aircraft to transport Saudi falcons
Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:24:00 +0000Passengers arriving in Iceland stuck in line for hours
A bottleneck forms where airport police verifies Covid papers.
Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:15:00 +0000Visitors seem to have a hard time staying off the lava
The crust on the surface may be thinner and weaker than it looks
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:39:00 +0000Eruption sputters but the show isn't over yet
As many as 3,000 people visit the site every day
Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:41:00 +0000Iceland now categorized as red
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:24:00 +0000Reykjavik Marathon postponed and Culture Night cancelled
The Marathon is delayed by about one month
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:11:00 +0000Cases on the rise as Icelanders start three day weekend
Those who decide to go camping should try to minimize contact with large groups.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:01:00 +0000Iceland 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 +0000Iceland 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 +0000Feel 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 +0000Iceland´s new coronavirus measures explained in detail
Refreshments cannot be sold at sporting events and cinemas
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:26:00 +0000Breaking: Gatherings capped at 200 and one-metre rule introduced
Bars and clubs will have to close at midnight