Iceland Monitor
Sun, 01 May 2022 08:07:00 +0000New Laugardalslaug Pool Ahead
A total of 1,100 suggestions for the renovation of the Laugardalslaug swimming pool, Reykjavík, including ones from pool guests, have been received.
Sat, 30 Apr 2022 08:03:00 +0000From Hollywood to Reykjavík
What makes a Hollywood actor, musician and comedian move to Iceland?
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:20:00 +0000Hótel Búðir to Double in Size
Work has begun on an addition to Hótel Búðir on the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:42:00 +0000Whale Watching Season Has Begun
“Spring is in the air, the krill is in the ocean, which is full of food.”
Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:29:00 +0000Will Another Rocket Launch from Langanes Be Permitted?
The Scottish company Skyrora is hoping to get permission from Icelandic authorities to launch a rocket from Langanes Point.
Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:31:00 +0000Will Harbor Be Built Near Vík í Mýrdal?
The German company EP Power Minerals, which is preparing to export pumice from the Mýrdalssandur outwash plain, South Iceland, is exploring the feasibility of building a harbor in Mýrdalssandur to facilitate the export.
Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:27:00 +0000Life Expectancy in Iceland Among Europes Highest
According to figures published today by Statistics Iceland, life expectancy in Iceland was 80.9 years for men in 2021 and 84.1 years for women.
Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:52:00 +0000Commodity Prices Rising Fast
Commodity prices are rising fast these days.
Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:57:00 +0000Less Than 40 Percent Support Government, Poll Shows
According to the results of a new poll, conducted by Prósent for Fréttablaðið, the government of Iceland — a coalition of the Independence Party, the Progressive Party and the Left-Green Movement — enjoys only 39.9 percent support among vo...
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:49:00 +0000
Important to Introduce the Sagas Sooner
“The most important thing, I believe, is for children and young people to view this as their cultural heritage.”
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:56:00 +0000Ammonia Production Planned at Bakki, Húsavík
In light of the Icelandic government’s aim of making Iceland carbon neutral by 2040, the production of electric fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia, must be sped up.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:47:00 +0000Horses on the Road in Reykjavík
If you visited downtown Reykjavík Saturday, you may have wondered why there were numerous horses on the road.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:30:00 +0000Iceland Writers Retreat Reading Tomorrow
The Iceland Writers Retreat will take place for the eighth time, April 26 till May 1.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:31:00 +0000Crashed Plane Being Investigated
Friday night, the airplane that crashed into Þingvallavatn lake, Southwest Iceland, in February was recovered from the lake.
Sun, 24 Apr 2022 08:20:00 +0000Fourteen Icelanders Crossing Greenland Ice Sheet
A record number of Icelandic cross-country skiers will cross the Greenland ice sheet in the coming weeks.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:06:00 +0000Multinational Cast of Operation Napoleon
“This is a large and complicated project, including plenty of chases and action.”
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:37:00 +0000Total of 24 Airlines to Fly to KEF Airport
Traffic is picking up at Keflavík International Airport these days.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:06:00 +0000Crashed Plane to Be Recovered Today
Today, rescue workers and divers plan to recover the airplane that crashed into Þingvallavatn lake, Southwest Iceland, in February.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:33:00 +0000Today is First Day of Summer
“Today is the First Day of Summer, and for a change, the weather outlook is good for the whole country.”
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:30:00 +0000ATV Leaves Large Scars in Ingólfsfjall Mountain
“I don’t understand how anyone could have done this.”