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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:40:00 +0000
More Omicron Cases Suspected in Iceland
It is suspected that cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in Iceland are not limited to the one that was confirmed last night.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:58:00 +0000
Iceland’s First Case of Omicron Variant Confirmed
Iceland’s first case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 was confirmed last night.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:31:00 +0000
Uncertainty Phase, Due to Glacial Outburst Flood
A glacial outburst flood, a.k.a. jökulhlaup, appears to have begun in Gígjukvísl river, originating in the Grímsvötn volcanic area in Vatnajökull glacier.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:48:00 +0000
Explosive Device Discovered on Mánatún, Reykjavík
An item found in a garbage dumpster on the street Mánatún, Reykjavík, is, according to Fréttablaðið, some sort of explosive device.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 10:54:00 +0000
2022 Budget Bill: Improved Outlook
Finance Minister Bjarni Benediktsson presented the Icelandic government’s budget bill, proposed for 2022, at a press conference yesterday.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Plans for New Church on Grímsey Island
There are plans to build a new church on Grímsey island, 40 km (25 mi) off the north coast of Iceland, next year.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:56:00 +0000
Making Iceland Attractive to Filmmakers from Abroad
“The reimbursement rate will be increased.”

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:37:00 +0000
Black Friday Followed by White Monday
Black Friday was followed by white Monday.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:02:00 +0000
New Restrictions at Icelandic Borders
Due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in South Africa and the identification of this variant in countries outside of Africa related to travel from the continent, Iceland’s chief epidemiologist recommends that res...

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:32:00 +0000
Lights of Oslo Tree Lit in Reykjavík
The lights of the so-called Oslo tree were lit on Austurvöllur square, Reykjavík, last night, on the first Sunday of Advent.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:31:00 +0000
New Government of Iceland Takes Office
A new government took office in Iceland yesterday.

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 08:06:00 +0000
Too Many Mice for Cats to Catch
Mouse infestation has been a problem lately in the rural areas of Árnessýsla county.

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 08:02:00 +0000
Minister 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 +0000
Alþingi Confirms MPs’ Credentials
Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, confirmed the credentials of all MPs yesterday.

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:52:00 +0000
Violent 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 +0000
Vaccinating 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 +0000
Glacial 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 +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.”



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