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Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:02:00 +0000Parcel Returned to Sender After 32 Years
A parcel, mailed in Reykjavík in 1949, addressed to a woman in Lübeck, Germany, was returned to the sender more than 32 years later.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:17:00 +0000
Icelanders Experience Fear Due to War in Ukraine
A new Gallup national opinion poll reveals that 52 percent of the Icelandic nation experiences insecurity or fear due to the situation created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:17:00 +0000
Ukrainian Refugees to Be Granted Joint Protection
Icelandic Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson intends to activate Article 44 of the Foreign Nationals Act.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:37:00 +0000
Ash Wednesday in Pictures
Children all over Iceland celebrated Ash Wednesday yesterday.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:45:00 +0000
Preparations Underway to Receive Refugees from Ukraine
“Preparations are underway to receive refugees from Ukraine.”
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:38:00 +0000
All We Want Is to Live in Peace
Ukrainian mother and daughter Svitlana Perepelytsya and Alexandra Andrusenko were able to flee to Iceland from their war-torn country, along with Alexandra’s three children.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:18:00 +0000
Mývatn Winter Festival Opens Friday
The Mývatn Winter Festival opens Friday on Mývatn lake.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:14:00 +0000
70 Percent of Icelanders May Have Caught COVID-19
About 130,000 people in Iceland have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the pandemic first hit.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:38:00 +0000
Iceland Charters Freight Aircraft for Transporting Equipment to Ukraine
Nordic countries, including Iceland, take part in assisting Ukrainians, following Russia’s invasion of their country.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:35:00 +0000
Grandmaster Fights for His Country
Ukrainian Grandmaster Oleksandr Sulypa was scheduled to compete for the Reykjavík Chess Club Thursday at the Icelandic national championship of chess clubs, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed his plans.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:14:00 +0000
Ready to Receive Refugees from Ukraine
Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir stated in Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, yesterday that Icelandic authorities are ready to receive refugees from Ukraine, if requested to do so.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Busy Bun Day for Bakers in Iceland
Today is bolludagur, or ‘Bun Day,’ in Iceland.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:47:00 +0000
Icelandic Airspace Closed to Russian Air Traffic
Yesterday morning, Icelandic authorities decided to close Icelandic airspace to Russian air traffic.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Large Crowds in Iceland Protest Invasion of Ukraine
A large crowd gathered yesterday at noon in front of the Russian Embassy in Reykjavík to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 08:07:00 +0000
27 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.