Iceland Monitor
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:30:00 +0000Windy and rainy weather today
Today will be windy with the wind coming from the southwest and the west all over the country and people should keep their wits about them when travelling. Yellow warnings are in place for many areas in the country.
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:58:00 +0000This was a horrible experience
“There is nothing left,” says Birgir Haukdal Rúnarsson the owner of the boat Gosi KE-102 that caught fire this morning when the boat was two nautical miles north of Rif.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:40:00 +0000Found unharmed in a lifeboat
A member of the crew from the boat Gosi-KE who caught fire this morning not far from Rif this morning was saved when the fishing boat Diddi SH-159 came to his rescue just before 10 AM this morning in Breiðafjörður.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000Rescued a dog who had fallen off a cliff
Rescue teams were called out twice last night just before 8 PM. One of the emergencies was because of a dog that had fallen off a cliff and the other one because of a motocycle accident. This information comes from an announcement from Landsbjörg...
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:10:00 +0000Ready to ratify Finland and Swedens accession to NATO
The Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland and Norway issued a joint statement saying that everything is ready for NATO to ratify Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:16:00 +0000Fire in Elkem at Grundartangi last night
The Fire Brigade of Akranes and Hvalfjörður County was called out after 2 AM last night because of a fire in Elkem metal smelter at Grundarfjörður. All available firefighters were sent to the scene. According to the commanding officer, Jens He...
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000Less purchasing power in the coming months due to high mortgages
With inflation at an all time high and the Central Bank raising the key interest rate up to 4.75% to try to cool the market and get the inflation down, Icelanders will have to pay a lot more into their mortgages every month than before.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000Icelanders in Copenhagen asked to let family know they're safe
The Embassy of Iceland in Copenhagen has asked Icelanders in the city to contact their family and let them know they are safe.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 15:14:00 +0000Nine fun things to do in Southern Iceland
People who want to visit the southern part of Iceland this summer have a lot of options. Here is a list of nine interesting places to visit, but bear in mind it is just the tip of the Iceberg when it comes to fun things to do in this part of the c...
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000Swiftly put out a fire near a pool of leaking oil in Grafarholt last night
A fire was detected between two hot water tanks in Grafarholt last night. According to the Fire brigade the source of the fire was from equipment used to maintain the tanks. The fire was successfully extinguished says Kristján Sigurðsson, warde...
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +000050% increase in car sales from last year
Sales of new cars is up 50% compared to the same time last year. There have 9,268 new cars been sold, but last year at the same time the number was 6,042.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:09:00 +0000Will online sales push through a change in the Icelandic state's alcohol monopoly?
“My opinion is that online shopping with alcohol is something to celebrate because the system we have had regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages is outdated and doesn´t serve the needs of modern Iceland,” says Bjarni Benediktsson Minister ...
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:43:00 +0000The first phase of City Line pushed back two years
The first phase of the project City Line has pushed back two years and will be in two stages. In an updated schedule that was announced today, the line from Hamraborg to downtown will be ready in 2026 and the line from Ártúnshöfði to downtown ...
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000Historical moment, but Turkey's demands were inappropriate
Katrín Jakobsdóttir the Prime Minister of Iceland said it was a historical moment yesterday when Finland and Sweden made a pact with Turkey regarding their application to NATO.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000A new alarm system at Reynisfjara Black Beach in the works
An alarm system at Reynisfjara Black Beach is now in the works, but the system uses flashing lights to indicate the level of danger at the beach with the red colour signalling extreme danger.
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:41:00 +0000Heimkaup starts selling wine and beer with same day delivery
Today is the first day you can buy wine and beer online and have it sent to you the same day. Heimkaup is the company starting this service and according to their press release the service is open seven days a week.
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:40:00 +0000The Icelandic deCode team brought home the silver in Racing Across America
The bicycling team for the Icelandic founded company deCode Genetics took the silver in the 8 man team competition in Race Across America (RAAM) last Friday.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:17:00 +0000The Frontier awaits - An Icelandic Gaming company starting their Beta testing
The Icelandic gaming company Solid Clouds has reached an important step in developing the game Starborne Frontiers, but the game is heading into a closed Beta testing.
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000Strong reaction to Roe vs. Wade ruling from Iceland's Prime Minister
Katrín Jakobsdóttir's comment in regard to the overthrowing of the US Supreme Court of Roe vs. Wade caught the attention of foreign media, especially in the United States.
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 13:30:00 +0000A wedding party raising money for disabled children in warzones
The couple Jón Þorsteinn Sigurðsson and Svetlana Veschagina got married last summer and had planned a second wedding party on their first year anniversary so her family could attend.