Iceland Monitor
Sat, 27 Nov 2021 08:02:00 +0000Minister of Justice Jumps Off Waterfall: Video
Icelandic Minister of Justice Áslaug Arna Sigubjörnsdóttir posted a video on her Facebook page Thursday, showing her jumping off a waterfall.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:08:00 +0000
New Variant Not Yet Proven to Be More Contagious, Kári States
Kári Stefánsson, CEO of deCode Genetics, states that a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, detected in South Africa with a high number of mutations, has not yet been proven to be more contagious than other variants.
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:59:00 +0000Alþingi Confirms MPs Credentials
Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, confirmed the credentials of all MPs yesterday.
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:52:00 +0000Violent Storm Forecast for Southeast Iceland
There is severe weather in the forecast for Southeast Iceland and the East Fjords.
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:53:00 +0000Vaccinating Children Aged 5-11 Being Considered
Vaccinating children aged 5-11 against COVID-19 is being considered in Iceland.
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:37:00 +0000Glacial Outburst Flood Imminent
Scientists are closely monitoring the Grímsvötn volcanic system under the ice cap of Vatnajökull glacier, because they believe a glacial outburst flood, or jökulhlaup, to be imminent.
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:55:00 +000073 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 +0000Like Finding Gold
“Finding old Icelandic manuscripts is like finding gold.”
Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:21:00 +0000Video 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 +0000Weather 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 +0000Alþingi to Reconvene Today
Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, will reconvene today.
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.