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Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000
The Progressive Party is the winner of the local elections and is in a key position
The Progressive Party is gaining momentum, not only in Reykjavik, but in most places around the country and is clearly the winner of the local elections last Saturday. The biggest changes will be in Reykjavik where the current administration has l...

Sun, 15 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Healing the body and the mind in nature
When we hear the word health we often immediately think about our physical wellbeing. Being physically fit and healthy is paramount but mental health is no less important.

Sat, 14 May 2022 21:16:00 +0000
Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022
Europe has voted in Eurovision 2022 and most of the votes went to Ukraine. Before the votes from the public came in, it looked like UK might win the competition. But once all the votes were in, Ukraine came out on top.

Sat, 14 May 2022 20:55:00 +0000
Big earthquake in Þrengslin in the South
A big earthquake was felt today just before 17:00 o'clock in the Southwest of Iceland, in an area called Þrengslin, a road that leads to Þorlákshöfn, Eyrarbakki, Stokkseyri and eventually Selfoss.

Sat, 14 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Local elections in Iceland: The current majority might fall according to latest polls
Today will be a busy day for most because not only are the finals in Eurovision tomorrow night, but it is also voting day in the local elections all around the country.

Fri, 13 May 2022 15:15:00 +0000
My home, my vote, my future
My name is David and I am a local. Seltjarnarnes is my home for almost 7 of the 18 years I have now lived in Iceland. Even though I shall always be a „bloody foreigner“, I am as much a „Nesbúi“ as any of the Icelanders living in this town...

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:36:00 +0000
100 people revisit an old historical murder
There were some procedural defects in the way the so called Sjöundá Farm criminal case was handled back in 1802. For example, today a priest would never be used in order to force confessions as was done back in the day.

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000
From Winter Boots to Bikinis
You could say that temperatures are rising although that trajectory had a small set back this morning.

Thu, 12 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000
A Spanish tourist almost drowned at Reynisfjara Black Sand beach
An ambulance was called to Reynisfjara Black Sand beach late Tuesday night when a Spanish tourist was in mortal danger after going into the sea.

Wed, 11 May 2022 18:30:00 +0000
The leader of Pussy Riot escaped Russia with the help of an Icelandic artist

Wed, 11 May 2022 13:19:00 +0000
The prime minister of Iceland assisted an ewe at lambing yesterday
Katrín Jakobsdóttir the prime minister of Iceland is a woman of many skills. Yesterday she assisted an ewe at lambing on the farm Skarðaborg in South-Þingeyjar county in the Northeast of Iceland.

Tue, 10 May 2022 21:17:00 +0000
Iceland gets into the finals in Eurovision
Now is the time to celebrate in Iceland because The Sisters got into the finals in the Eurovision 2022 Contest. Their song has been gaining popularity in the last few days and their excellent performance tonight got them into the finals.

Tue, 10 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Eurovision hits a fever pitch: Iceland is performing in the semi-finals tonight
Icelanders will be glued to the television tonight hoping and praying. The Icelandic band Sisters will play in the first of two semi-finals in Eurovison in Torino tonight at 19:00 Icelandic time.

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:30:00 +0000
Rental prices going through the roof
The prices of residential rentals has begun to rise again and with added demand for apartments from foreign workers and tourists it looks like rent might go through the roof. The workers’s union Efling covers the situation of renters in their la...

Mon, 09 May 2022 18:02:00 +0000
A bloody anti-war protest in Reykjavik
Protesters gathered in front of the Russian Embassy in Túngata at noon today, in a very visual and bloody protest.

Mon, 09 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000
"A rare and an Amazing Sight"
Ólafur Þór Víðisson a guide in Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon witnessed a huge piece of the Breiðamerkur glacier break off the other day. He says it is a rare occurrence and all the more exciting because of it.

Sun, 08 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000
Much more fun to travel with kids
“It is so much more fun to travel with kids than by yourself. The sheer joy and happiness, all the new discoveries, new skills that the kids acquire that you can see in their big smiles.

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:58:00 +0000
Running in the Westman Islands
The twenty km long trail run also known as The Puffin Run was launched today at noon in the Westman Islands and has never been more popular than today.

Sat, 07 May 2022 15:05:00 +0000
Iceland just might be the dark horse
With Eurovision around the corner temperatures are rising in the country, but the three sisters, Sigga, Beta and Elín, are representing Iceland with the song "Með hækkandi sól" (As Days get Longer).

Fri, 06 May 2022 14:06:00 +0000
Everything is selling out
Summer of 2022 will be busy in Icelandic tourism and already it is getting difficult to get hotels in some areas as well as rental cars.



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