Iceland Monitor
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:57:00 +0000Fire & Iceland Documentary at Bíó Paradís Saturday
March 19 a year ago, a volcanic eruption in Fagradalsfjall, Southwest Iceland, began.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:12:00 +0000Ukrainian Babies Unable to Come to Iceland
“Time and again, small Ukrainian children are not allowed to check into flights from Warsaw, because they don’t have passports.”
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:27:00 +0000Icelandic Police Officers May Be Sent to Ukrainian Border
The Icelandic national police commissioner is preparing the possible participation of Icelandic police officers in border control-related tasks at the Ukrainian border of Poland, Slovakia, Romania, and Moldavia.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:38:00 +0000Iceland Considered Safe Destination
Sigríður Dögg Guðmundsdóttir, head of tourism at Business Iceland (Íslandsstofa), tells Morgunblaðið it’s hard to predict how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect travel behavior and the willingness to travel.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:35:00 +0000Iceland Limits Communication With Russia
Icelandic authorities have decided to limit communication, cooperation and meetings with the representatives of Russian authorities — bilateral, regional and multilateral — due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:01:00 +0000Man Rescued in Highlands After Long Search
More than 250 rescue workers participated last night in the search for a foreign tourist who sent out an emergency signal from the highlands around 5 pm yesterday.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:38:00 +0000Fish-Skin-Based Medical Supplies Sent from Iceland to Ukraine
Thanks to the initiative of Anastiasiya Shyshlova, medical supplies from the Icelandic company Kerecis have arrived in Ukraine, where they will be used to treat wounds.
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:25:00 +0000Three Sisters to Represent Iceland at Eurovision
Three sisters — Sigga, Beta and Elín — will represent Iceland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:03:00 +0000Morning Flights Postponed at KEF Airport
Due to severe weather in Iceland today, numerous international flights, scheduled for this morning, have been postponed until late afternoon.
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 09:32:00 +0000Orange Weather Warnings: Watch the Storm Approaching
Weather warnings have been issued for all parts of Iceland today.
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 08:05:00 +0000Eleven-Year-Old Icelandic Lord
An 11-year-old boy in Reykjavík, Arnaldur Kjárr Arnþórsson, recently bought a piece of land in Scotland.
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:03:00 +0000Lækjartorg Square to Get New Look
Lækjartorg square, at the center of Reykjavík, will see major changes in the coming years.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:55:00 +0000About 200 Common Eiders Covered in Oil
About 200 common eiders, covered in oil, some of them dead, have been found in the village Suðureyri in Súgandafjörður fjord.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:45:00 +0000Analyzing How to Open Emergency Relief Shelter
A total of 104 Ukrainian citizens have applied for international protection in Iceland since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began February 24.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:30:00 +0000Keeps the Shovel in Her Bed
“I sleep with the shovel in my bed, when it’s that kind of weather.”
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:35:00 +0000Price Per Liter of Gas Exceeds ISK 300 (USD 9 Per Gallon)
Retail prices of gasoline and diesel have never been as high as they are now in Iceland, following major price increases worldwide in recent days as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:35:00 +0000Record Amounts Donated in Support of Ukrainians
“It is obvious that people’s thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and all those who’ve had to flee the conflict.”
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:32:00 +0000Icelanders Gather to Promote Peace: Video
A peace concert at Hallgrímskirkja church, Reykjavík, held yesterday to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, was very well attended.
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.