Iceland Monitor
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:20:00 +0000Even Newborns at Quarantine Facilities
During the present wave of COVID-19, more children have had to stay at quarantine facilities in Iceland than before, even as young as a day old.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:09:00 +0000Iceland Among Best Countries to Raise a Child
A new study by Compare the Market reveals that among 31 OECD countries (out of 38), Iceland ranks second best when it comes to raising a child.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:12:00 +0000Red Moon Over Reykjavík
A partial lunar eclipse was visible from Iceland Friday morning.
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 08:06:00 +0000Safety at Seljalandsfoss Must Be Improved
There is much need for construction projects by Seljalandsfoss waterfall, South Iceland, to ensure the safety of tourists.
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 08:07:00 +0000Iceland Post Hires Chat Cat
Iceland Post (Pósturinn) has hired a chat cat by the name of Njáll.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:04:00 +0000The Bachelor Being Filmed in Iceland
Filming of the 26th series of the US dating reality show The Bachelor is taking place in Iceland these days.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:09:00 +0000Earth Still Trembles Near Hekla Volcano
The Earth continues to tremble in the vicinity of Hekla volcano, South Iceland.
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 10:31:00 +0000Iceland Dark Red on ECDC Map for the First Time
For the first time ever, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has classified Iceland as dark red.
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:19:00 +0000Surprise, Surprise: Paramedic Looks Familiar!
“What are the chances of that happening?” a Facebook post from the Capital Area Fire Department reads.
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:15:00 +0000Earthquake Near Grindavík, Southwest Iceland
An earthquake of magnitude 3 hit the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland a 8:11 pm last night.
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:30:00 +0000Four Bottles Sold of Louis XIII Cognac
So far this year, four bottles have been sold of the most expensive liquor available at Vínbúðin liquor stores in Iceland.
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:17:00 +0000Rector of University of Iceland Among Worlds Top Scientists
Jón Atli Benediktsson, rector of the University of Iceland and professor of electrical and computer engineering, is ranked, once again, on the Clarivate Analytics list of the world’s most influential researchers.
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:28:00 +0000Arnaldur Indriðason Receives Icelandic Language Award
On the Day of the Icelandic Language, celebrated yesterday, crime fiction writer Arnaldur Indriðason received the Jónas Hallgrímsson award for his contribution to the Icelandic language.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:50:00 +0000Enormous Ice Cave Discovered in Iceland
Earlier in the fall, a new and unusually large ice cave was discovered on the east side of Langjökull glacier in Iceland.
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:58:00 +0000CDC Classifies Iceland as Red
Last night, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its COVID-19 classification of Iceland to red, or Level 4.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:29:00 +0000Strætó to Adopt New Ticketing System
Tomorrow, Strætó bus company will implement a new account-based ticketing system, called KLAPP, in Reykjavík and vicinity.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:38:00 +0000Where to Get Rapid Antigen Tests for Events
New and stricter disease prevention rules took effect in Iceland Friday night, requiring people to present the negative results of a rapid antigen test before attending large events.
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:51:00 +0000Booster Vaccination Begins Today
Laugardalshöll sports center, Reykjavík, is ready to receive a total of 120,000 people for booster shots against COVID-19 for the coming four weeks.
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 08:04:00 +0000Old Prison Comes Back Into View Like New
The newly renovated former prison on Skólavörðustígur, Reykjavík, was finally revealed Tuesday night after being hidden from view.
Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000Worlds Oldest Man Turns 90
Árni Bjarnason, a retired farmer at Uppsalir, near the village Varmahlíð, North Iceland, is World’s oldest man.