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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0000Snow expected: Challenging conditions forecast
Snow is expected across much of southwest Iceland tomorrow, with winter driving conditions likely, according to a meteorologist with the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:43:00 +0000Photos: Coastal erosion continues at Reynisfjara Black Beach
Landowners at Reynisfjara Black Beach have removed map and warning signs at the beach to prevent them from being damaged.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000Public presence delayed firefighting efforts
Around 30–40 firefighters took part in extinguishing the brush fire in Kópavogur yesterday. The acting chief of the Capital Area Fire Department says the most likely cause was arson, although it could also have been accidental. Firefighters als...
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000Five percent of Icelanders using Wegovy
A total of 16,692 Icelanders used metabolic medications such as Wegovy and Saxenda for weight management in 2025, paying nearly ISK 3.5 billion annually in total, or more than ISK 200,000 per person.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:58:00 +0000Dozens of firefighters battled grass fire near Elliðavatn
Dozens of firefighters fought a brush fire that broke out near Elliðavatn shortly before 4 p.m. yesterday. At first, the blaze proved difficult to control, and there were fears it might spread across Guðmundarlundur in Kópavogur.
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:24:07 +0000Helvítis Fokking Fokk! Dear Reader, The Reykjavík Grapevine Needs Your Help!
The Reykjavík Grapevine is broke. We need money. Yesterday we had to inform our staff journalists, Iryna, Ish (pictured holding...
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:09:50 +0000Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Bar To Start The Night
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:34:00 +0000Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Craft Bar
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:22:26 +0000Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Wine Bar
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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:28:37 +0000Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Outdoor Drinking
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