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Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000Calls for review of the Icelandic labor market model
Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO of Icelandair, believes there is reason to review the Icelandic labor market model, saying such a review could be key to achieving greater stability in society.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000Government discusses emergency oil reserves
A meeting on emergency oil reserves in Iceland was held this week at the Environment and Energy Agency. The contents of the meeting remain confidential, but the discussions have been in preparation for some time.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000People rescued from Hofsjökull glacier
Rescue teams have reached the cross-country skiers who were on Hofsjökull glacier and requested assistance this morning. They sent out a distress call earlier today, saying they had become wet and cold but were staying put. Rescue teams set out t...
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:51:00 +0000Large crowd attends funeral of Davíð Oddsson in pleasant weather
The weather was calm and pleasant when Davíð Oddsson, former prime minister, mayor of Reykjavík, governor of the Central Bank of Iceland, and editor of Morgunblaðið, was laid to rest from Hallgrímskirkja today.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:37:00 +0000Flags flown at half-mast abroad
Flags have been flown at half-mast at ministry buildings in Reykjavík today in connection with the funeral of Davíð Oddsson, former prime minister, mayor of Reykjavík, governor of the Central Bank of Iceland, and editor of Morgunblaðið.
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Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:11:52 +0000Travellers Rescued From Holtavörðuheiði
On March 12, approximately 30 travellers driving through Holtavörðuheiði pass in North Iceland were rescued during a blizzard. Due to...
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Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:27:40 +0000Grapevine Events: So Many Exhibition Openings, KUSK & Óviti, World Narcosis Final Shows
Sjö níu þrettán (if you’ve never heard this one, check this out)…we think spring is officially here. The lóa, harbinger...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:42:55 +0000Icelandic Art Prize 2026 Winners Announced
The Icelandic Art Prize celebrated its ninth edition at Austurbæjarbíó yesterday, March 11, recognising outstanding contributions to the Icelandic art...
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:25:04 +0000Iceland Joins ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel
The Icelandic government has decided to participate in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, brought before the International Court of...
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:53:55 +0000Message In A Vessel: Words Of Wisdom In Times Of Chocolate
Comparing literature to the finest confectionery truffles was for many years the go-to analogy of literary critics in this country....
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