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Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:10:00 +0000Bjarni V. Tryggvason, Icelandic Canadian Astronaut, Dies at 76
Bjarni Valdimar Tryggvason,the first and only Icelandic-born astronaut, died last week at the age of 76.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:16:00 +0000
Large Fire in Reykjanes Saturday
Fire erupted at a recycling facility in Helguvík, the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, shortly before noon on Saturday.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 08:05:00 +0000
Plans to Build Six Wind Turbines on Grímsey Island
Fallorka, a subsidiary of the utility company Norðurorka Ltd., intends to build six 6kW wind turbines on Grímsey island.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:01:00 +0000
Preparing for Arrival of Pets from Ukraine
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries is actively working to provide a facility to make it possible to quarantine the pets of refugees coming from Ukraine.
Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:35:00 +0000
Studded Tires Prohibited As Of April 15
As of April 15, studded tires are not permitted on the streets of Reykjavík, according to a statement from the City.
Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:26:00 +0000
Avalanche in North Iceland Leaves One Dead and Two Injured
One man is dead after being hit by an avalanche in Svarfaðardalur valley, North Iceland.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:06:00 +0000
Numerous Serious Electric Scooter Accidents in 2021
A new report on traffic accidents in 2021 from the Icelandic Transport Authority (Samgöngustofa) reveals a considerable increase in the number of accidents and injured in Iceland that year, compared with 2020.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:34:00 +0000
Extensive Discarding Observed With Use of Drones
Major discarding of fish was observed when drones from the Directorate of Fisheries (Fiskistofa) flew over fishing boats engaged in fishing female lumpfish March 23-29.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:26:00 +0000
Two Icelanders Among Forbes Billionaires
There are two Icelanders on the 2022 Forbes World’s Billionaires List.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 21:21:00 +0000
HMS Prince of Wales in Reykjavík Harbor
On Monday, the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales came to harbor in Reykjavík.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Volunteers Armed With Knives in Hveragerði
Armed with knives, volunteers showed up in the town Hveragerði, Southwest Iceland, Saturday morning at 9 am.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:05:00 +0000
Proposing a Tunnel for Part of Reykjanesbraut Road
A proposal, suggesting that part of Reykjanesbraut road will be in a tunnel, won a competition, held by the Municipality of Kópavogur.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:14:00 +0000
Close to 600 Ukrainian Refugees in Iceland
Twenty-seven Ukrainian refugees arrived in Iceland Saturday.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Northern Viking Defense Exercise in Iceland
More than 700 people are taking part in the joint defense exercise Northern Viking 2022, which began in Iceland Saturday.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:07:00 +0000
Russian Container Ship Catches Attention April 1
Attempts were made to fool Icelanders on April Fool’s Day, as is the custom.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:20:00 +0000
Rendezvous at Harpa With Renowned Composers
An exciting event is coming up at Harpa Concert Hall tomorrow afternoon, April 3, at 4 pm.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:15:00 +0000
Beer to Benefit Victims of War
“[W]e wondered what we, brewers in Iceland, could do to help.”
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:42:00 +0000
Number of COVID-19-Related Deaths in Iceland Passes 100
The number of people who have died of COVID-19 in Iceland has passed 100.
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:17:00 +0000
Most Expensive in Europe: Switzerland and Iceland
Since 2016, Iceland and Switzerland have taken turns being Europe’s most expensive countries.
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:55:00 +0000
Conditions Are Difficult, States Icelandic Security Advisor in Ukraine
“The conditions are difficult.”