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Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:17:00 +0000Birds Covered in Oil That Might Be from 1983 Shipwreck
Recently, more and more birds, covered in oil, have been discovered in the vicinity Vestmannaeyjar islands, off the south coast of Iceland.
Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:10:00 +0000
Largest Earthquake to Hit Borgarfjörður in Decades
An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 occurred in the Húsafell area, West Iceland, five minutes past midnight.
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:02:00 +0000
Cultural Heritage Legend Þórður Tómasson Dies at 100
Þórður Tómasson, the founder and long-time director of Skógar Museum, South Iceland, has passed away at the age of 100.
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:56:00 +0000
Icelandair Aircraft Get New Look
Icelandair is in the process of changing the look of its aircraft.
Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:06:00 +0000
Nacreous Clouds Adorn Húsavík Sky
Friday afternoon, nacreous clouds adorned the sky above the town Húsavík, North Iceland.
Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:04:00 +0000
Enjoying 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.