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Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:55:00 +0000
73 Percent Fewer Airbnb Units Than in 2018
At present, there are 1,150 rental units in Reykjavík and vicinity listed on Airbnb.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:39:00 +0000
‘Like Finding Gold’
“Finding old Icelandic manuscripts is like finding gold.”

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:21:00 +0000
Video About Blood Mares in Iceland Causes Great Concern
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) is examining a video, made by AWF/TSB (Ani­mal Welfare Foundati­on/Tierschutzbund Zürich), showing blood being extracted from pregnant mares in Iceland.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:10:00 +0000
Weather Warnings for Most of Iceland
The Icelandic Met Office has issued yellow weather alerts for most parts of the country.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:39:00 +0000
Alþingi to Reconvene Today
Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, will reconvene today.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:20:00 +0000
Even 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 +0000
Iceland 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 +0000
Red Moon Over Reykjavík
A partial lunar eclipse was visible from Iceland Friday morning.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 08:06:00 +0000
Safety 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 +0000
Iceland Post Hires Chat Cat
Iceland Post (Pósturinn) has hired a chat cat by the name of Njáll.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:04:00 +0000
‘The 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 +0000
Earth 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 +0000
Iceland 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 +0000
Surprise, 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 +0000
Earthquake 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 +0000
Four 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 +0000
Rector of University of Iceland Among World’s 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 +0000
Arnaldur 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 +0000
Enormous 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 +0000
CDC 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.



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