Iceland Monitor
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:30:00 +0000Does Not Rule Out Changes to Icelandic Air Policing
Last night, Minister for Foreign Affairs Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir told mbl.is that in light of the situation that has developed after the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine February 24, she does not rule out that changes wil...
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:22:00 +0000Refugees Invited to Stay at Justice Ministers House
A Ukrainian refugee, who arrived in Iceland late last night along with her 11-year-old son, was unexpectedly offered temporary housing by Icelandic Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson.
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:50:00 +0000Iceland on a List of Unfriendly Countries
Iceland is on a list, published by Russia yesterday, of 48 “foreign states and territories that commit unfriendly actions against Russia, its companies, and citizens.”
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:34:00 +0000Soaring Aviation Fuel Prices Affect Icelandair and Play
Share prices of airlines worldwide continued to drop yesterday after aviation fuel prices rose to new heights.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:50:00 +0000Icelanders Advised Not to Fight in Ukraine
The Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises Icelanders not to travel to Ukraine to fight in the war that has resulted from Russia’s invasion of the country.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:45:00 +0000Should Permanent Presence of NATO Troops Be Considered in Iceland?
The situation in Europe has dramatically changed since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:07:00 +0000Plans to Send Supplies to Ukraine
The Association of Ukrainians in Iceland is organizing sending an aircraft to Ukraine with necessities and humanitarian aid for refugees.
Sun, 06 Mar 2022 08:09:00 +0000Snow-Covered Iceland, Seen from Satellite
Snow-covered Iceland with mostly clear skies provided a good opportunity for a satellite image on March 1.
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 +0000Icelanders 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 +0000Ukrainian 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 +0000Ash Wednesday in Pictures
Children all over Iceland celebrated Ash Wednesday yesterday.
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:45:00 +0000Preparations Underway to Receive Refugees from Ukraine
“Preparations are underway to receive refugees from Ukraine.”
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:38:00 +0000All 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 +0000Mývatn Winter Festival Opens Friday
The Mývatn Winter Festival opens Friday on Mývatn lake.
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:14:00 +000070 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 +0000Iceland 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 +0000Grandmaster 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 +0000Ready 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 +0000Busy Bun Day for Bakers in Iceland
Today is bolludagur, or ‘Bun Day,’ in Iceland.