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Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:04:00 +0000Enjoying Life Near Arctic Circle
Author Kolbrún Valbergsdóttir Valby and her husband Einar Ingi Einarsson moved to the village Raufarhöfn, Northeast Iceland, last year — a move they’re glad to have made.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:08:00 +0000
Should the 2 of Us Get Married 2.22.22?
How about getting married February 22, 2022, that is, 2.22.22?
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:52:00 +0000
Major Easing of Restrictions Announced in Iceland
At a press conference this morning, the Icelandic government announced the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:03:00 +0000
Reykjavík Edition Lays Off 27 Employees
Reykjavík Edition — a 253-room, five-star luxury hotel, located next to Harpa Concert Hall — has laid off 27 employees.
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:23:00 +0000
West Fjords Benefit from Being Best in Travel 2022
In October, the West Fjords of Iceland were ranked first among the Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022 Top 10 Regions.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:12:00 +0000
Net Migration in Iceland in 2021: 6th Largest on Record
Net migration of people in Iceland last year was the sixth largest on record.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:08:00 +0000
Landsnet Calls for Strengthening of Energy Transmission System
If electricity use increases, as public forecasts suggest, chances are the delivery of energy that contracts allow to be limited, might have to be reduced as early as next year, even if annual precipitation is average.
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:24:00 +0000
Great Demand for Foreign Labor in Iceland
Based on economic forecasts, one can expect 15,000 new jobs to be created in Iceland from 2022 till 2025.
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:06:00 +0000
Expecting 1.1-1.2 Million Tourists This Year
In its Macroeconomic Forecast 2022-2024, published today, the bank Íslandsbanki predicts that between 1.1 and 1.2 million foreign tourists will visit Iceland this year.
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:11:00 +0000
Major Changes to Quarantine Rules in Iceland
New rules regarding quarantine took effect in Iceland at midnight.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:01:00 +0000
Severe Weather in Iceland Today
The Icelandic Met Office has issued weather warnings for almost all of Iceland today.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:42:00 +0000
Numerous Flights Canceled to and From KEF Airport
Numerous flights to and from Keflavík International Airport have been canceled or postponed today, due to severe weather.
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:03:00 +0000
Bill to Benefit Icelandic Investors Introduced to US House
A bill called the Iceland Act was introduced Friday to the US House of Representatives by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree.
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:10:00 +0000
Time to Lift COVID-19 Restrictions in Iceland
An action plan for the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions needs to be presented.
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:13:00 +0000
After Beating France, Iceland Faces Croatia Today
The Icelandic men’s national handball team will face Croatia today in the main round of the Men’s EHF EURO 2022 in Budapest, Hungary.
Sun, 23 Jan 2022 08:07:00 +0000
Icelandic Woman to Participate in World Top Model
Beauty queen and doctoral student Hulda Vigdísardóttir will be the first Icelandic woman to participate in the beauty contest World Top Model.
Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:04:00 +0000
Will Alcohol Be Served at Akureyris Ski Resort?
Being able to have a drink would enhance the experience of those who visit Akureyri’s Hlíðarfjall ski area, states restaurateur Sölvi Antonsson.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:35:00 +0000
Sheep Eat Arctic Tern Eggs and Chicks
A newly published article in the nature journal Náttúrufræðingurinn reveals that in 2019, sheep on Flatey island in Breiðafjörður fjord, West Iceland, were seen pushing an Arctic tern off its nest and eating its eggs.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:17:00 +0000
Severe Gale or Storm Forecast for Most of Iceland
The Icelandic Met Office has issued weather warnings for most of Iceland today and this evening.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:21:00 +0000
Surf, Low Tide and Glaciers Get Green Light
The Icelandic Naming Committee recently approved several new names.