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Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:01:00 +0000Alleges She Was Sexually Abused by Leading Literary Figure
In an article published by Morgunblaðið today, Guðný Bjarnadóttir, an Icelandic physician, states she was sexually abused as a child by Kristinn E. Andrésson (1901-1973), who served as a member of parliament and editor of the Mál og menning...
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:29:00 +0000
Threatening and Intimidating Environment Created by Former US Ambassador
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the US Department of State has just published a report on its inspection of the US Embassy in Reykjavík, including its management.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:15:00 +0000
Quarantine Facilities Almost Booked Up
A limited number of rooms is available at quarantine facilities in Reykjavík and vicinity, and only one room is available in Akureyri.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:40:00 +0000
Hopes Booster Shot Will Create Herd Immunity
Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason hopes that a booster shot of vaccine against COVID-19 will be what works against the pandemic.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:23:00 +0000
Trapped for Five Hours on Reynisfjara Beach
Rescue workers were called out Friday night after a tourist, who was traveling alone, became trapped in a cave on Reynisfjara beach.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:25:00 +0000
Cats in Akureyri: Indoors or On a Leash
A decision approved last week by the majority of the town council of Akureyri, North Iceland, has caused quite a stir.
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 08:09:00 +0000
Hekla Volcano: Unpredictable and Inflating
Since the year 2000, when Hekla volcano, South Iceland, last erupted, inflation has steadily increased in the mountain.
Sat, 06 Nov 2021 08:02:00 +0000
Icelandic Lava Show to Open in Reykjavík
There are plans to open a Lava Show in the Grandi neighborhood of Reykjavík by next summer.
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:52:00 +0000
COVID-19: Tighter Restrictions Announced in Iceland
Icelandic Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir has just announced tighter disease prevention measures in Iceland.
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:32:00 +0000
Record Number of New COVID-19 Cases in Iceland
A total of 167 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Iceland yesterday.
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:50:00 +0000
Mystery Ship in Spotlight
This amazing photo, taken by the farmer Jónas Erlendsson, shows the sun setting behind Reynisdrangar sea stacks, near the village Vík í Mýrdal.
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:07:00 +0000
Wheat for Pigs and Pizza
These days, Iceland’s grain farmers are in the process of threshing grain.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:38:00 +0000
91 New Cases of COVID-19 in Iceland
A total of 91 new domestic cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Iceland yesterday.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:04:00 +0000
Mál og Menning Bookstore to Open Anew at Laugavegur 18
By the end of the week, a new Mál og menning bookstore will open at Laugavegur 18.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:02:00 +0000
Numerous Icelanders Seek Dental Services in Budapest
Dental clinics in Budapest, Hungary, have started competing for customers in Iceland.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Iceland Ranks Fourth on Social Progress Index
Iceland ranks fourth out of 168 countries on the 2021 Global Social Progress Index.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:36:00 +0000
Highest Salaries in Iceland: 2.8 Times as High as Lowest Ones
By international standards, the distribution of income in Iceland is relatively equal.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:46:00 +0000
Amid Accusations, Labor Leader Resigns
Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir, leader of Efling, Iceland’s second largest labor union, announced her intention Sunday to resign as labor leader.
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:21:00 +0000
Drugging of Three People Suspected in Akureyri
It is suspected that three individuals were drugged at a bar in Akureyri, North Iceland, Sunday morning.
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:42:00 +0000
Critical Situation at Landspítali as Number of COVID-19 Cases Rises
Ambulances were called 26 times in Reykjavík and vicinity yesterday for COVID-19-related transport.