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Sun, 27 Feb 2022 08:07:00 +000027 Percent of Icelanders Are Obese
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) has been operating in Iceland for 40 years.
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:04:00 +0000
Replacing Fu·Ner·Al Atmosphere With Fun-For-All
A special pet friendship service was held at the Church of the Independent Congregation, Óháði söfnuðurinn, on Háteigsvegur road, Reykjavík, February 13.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:50:00 +0000
Disaster Days Await You in Hólmavík This Weekend
The festival Disaster Days opens today in the town Hólmavík, in the Strandir region of the West Fjords, and continues through Sunday.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:13:00 +0000
Dangerous for the Whole World
About 300 people gathered yesterday in front of the Russian Embassy in Reykjavík to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:08:00 +0000
Severe Weather in Iceland Today
The Icelandic Met Office has issued weather alerts for the whole country today.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:11:00 +0000
Homes Use Only Five Percent of Icelands Electricity
Large users purchase 78 percent of all electricity produced in Iceland.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:04:00 +0000
Icelandic Authorities Condemn Russias Invasion of Ukraine
“Icelandic authorities strongly condemn Russia’s invasion, and it is safe to say that the worst possible scenario in these affairs has realized.”
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:57:00 +0000
All COVID-19 Restrictions to Be Lifted in Iceland Friday
All COVID-19 restrictions in Iceland will be lifted Friday morning — domestically, as well as at the border.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:02:00 +0000
Iceland Will Participate in the EUs Sanctions
Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir states that the position of Icelandic authorities is clear regarding Russia’s decision to send troops into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:48:00 +0000
Storm Destroys Inflated Sports Center
The storm that’s still raging in Iceland since yesterday afternoon blew the inflated cover off the sports facility in Hveragerði, Southwest Iceland, this morning.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:36:00 +0000
Severe Weather Continues: Many Roads Closed
Most roads out of Reykjavík and vicinity are closed this morning.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:59:00 +0000
Numerous International Flights Canceled
Due to severe weather in Iceland, numerous flights to and from Keflavík International Airport have been canceled or postponed this morning.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:20:00 +0000
Ten-Year-Old Boy Rescued from Avalanche
A 14-year-old boy reacted quickly when his ten-year-old brother was hit by an avalanche in Hveragerði, Southwest Iceland, Saturday.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:04:00 +0000
Many Movie Stars in Iceland
Two foreign films and two foreign TV series are being filmed in Iceland these days.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:38:00 +0000
Severe Weather All Over Iceland Tonight
The Icelandic Met Office has issued an orange weather alert for all of Iceland tonight.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:04:00 +0000
Icelands Most Romantic Fjords
The Travel Section of mbl.is has created a list of Iceland’s most romantic fjords.
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:09:00 +0000
Icelandic Crime Novelists Top Best Seller List in France
Topping the list of best selling crime novels in France this week are books by Icelandic authors.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:59:00 +0000
Severe Damage Due to Off-Road Driving
The condition of tourist destinations within protected areas in Iceland has improved, and the number of destinations considered at risk is down.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:11:00 +0000
Culture Trip Recommends Húsafell Canyon Baths
Travel experts from the booking service Culture Trip (theculturetrip.com) list the Húsafell Giljaböð (Húsafell Canyon Baths) in Borgarfjörður, West Iceland, as one of the World’s Greatest Travel Experiences for 2022.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:21:00 +0000
Niceair New Airline, Based in Akureyri
Niceair, a new airline, based in Akureyri, North Iceland, has been started and will fly its first scheduled flight June 2.