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Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:26:38 +0000
Alert Phase declared due to storms
The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management Alert Phase declared due to storms all over Iceland. The Coordination Center for the Department of Civil Protection and Operations Control Centers throughout the country will be activated...

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:03:00 +0000
Curious Cat in a University Hat Remembered
A cat named Rósalind, nicknamed Rector Rósalind and known for roaming the buildings of the University of Iceland, passed away in January.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:15:00 +0000
Ocean View Property Near Reykjavík Listed for Sale
A unique property with an ocean view, located on Seltjarnarnes point, near Reykjavík, has been listed for sale.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:02:00 +0000
Fatal Accident Near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, South Iceland
A fatal accident occurred on Ring Road One, east of the village Kirkjubæjarklaustur, South Iceland, about 40 minutes past midnight.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:40:00 +0000
Search for Missing Airplane Underway in Southwest Iceland
Hundreds of rescue workers from all over the country are taking part in searching for a small airplane that has been missing in Southwest Iceland since noon, yesterday.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:16:00 +0000
Record Number of Collisions in Capital Area This Morning
The car service arekstur.is was called out 20 times to respond to collisions in Reykjavík and vicinity this morning between the hours of 8 and 9 am.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:26:00 +0000
Winter Lights Festival Begins Today
The Reykjavík Winter Lights Festival begins today and continues through Sunday, February 6.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:26:00 +0000
Katla Quivers
At 7:10 pm last night, an earthquake of magnitude 4 hit the northeast rim of the caldera of Katla volcano.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:30:00 +0000
Restrictions in Iceland Might Be Lifted Sooner Than Planned
The Icelandic government, in cooperation with the chief epidemiologist, is looking into easing restrictions sooner than originally announced.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:47:00 +0000
Nearly One Guest Per Inhabitant of Iceland
The Fagradalsfjall eruption site in Southwest Iceland remains a popular tourist attraction, even though no volcanic activity has been detected there since September 18.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 10:46:00 +0000
Planeload of Cats and Dogs from Afghanistan Lands at KEF Airport
A Russian Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane, transporting dogs and cats from Afghanistan, landed at Keflavík International Airport at 5 am yesterday en route to Vancouver, Canada.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:17:00 +0000
Birds 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.



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