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Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:03:00 +0000Rapidly Rising Interest in Seaweed
Hardly a week goes by without inquiries being sent to the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute regarding the processing or growing of seaweed.
Sun, 17 Apr 2022 08:07:00 +0000
Friendship Festival in Remote Greenlandic Village
In one of Greenland’s most remote villages, Ittoqqortoormiit, population 345, a friendship festival is being held over Easter.
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:09:00 +0000
Eye-Catching Easter Eggs, Made of Wood
Most of us are used to buying Easter eggs, made of chocolate.
Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:09:00 +0000
Unemployment Rate Going Down in Iceland
The unemployment in Iceland was 4.9 percent in March, down from 5.2 percent in February, Morgunblaðið reports.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:09:00 +0000
Exhibition of Errós Art Opens in Reykjavík
The Power of Images, an art exhibition of about 300 works by Erró, one of Iceland’s best known artists, opened at Reykjavík Art Museum Saturday.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:38:00 +0000
Up to 83 Cruise Ships Coming This Season
The cruise ship AIDAsol is expected to arrive in Reykjavík today.
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:07:00 +0000
Swarm of Earthquakes on Reykjanes Peninsula
A swarm of earthquakes began on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland last night.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:46:00 +0000
Toxic Waste from Radar Station Remains a Problem
Major funding is needed to investigate the extent of pollution and to do cleanup on Heiðarfjall mountain on Langanes point, Northeast Iceland.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:27:00 +0000
Successful Landing Exercise in Hvalfjörður Fjord: Video
Everything went according to plan during the landing exercise of US marines on Miðsandur beach in Hvalfjörður fjord, West Iceland, yesterday.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:10:00 +0000
Bjarni 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.