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Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:31:00 +0000
Kristrún Frostadóttir says EU decision is not a light one
Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir says the European Union’s (EU) decision to take action over the proposed tariffs on EFTA countries, concerning silicon metals and ferroalloys, is not a light decision for the Union.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:29:00 +0000
Park ranger service at Reynisfjara Black Beach not on the table
Ideas about introducing a park ranger service at Reynisfjara have not been brought to the attention of the Environment Agency of Iceland.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:03:00 +0000
11,000 registered and rew tickets left
Nearly eleven thousand people have registered for the Íslandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon, which will take place on August 23. Registration closes next week, and the window to secure a spot in the race is quickly closing.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Horror at Reynisfjara Black Beach: “We couldn’t help her”
Estonian couple Raiko Suurna and Aivi Murd-Murulauk were on a family trip in Iceland with their children and a family of friends when they witnessed the fatal accident at Reynisfjara Black Beach on Saturday.

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:45:00 +0000
Says Iceland’s interests have been upheld
The United States government’s decision to impose a 15% tariff on imports from Iceland was made unilaterally and announced at short notice, and the Icelandic government has expressed its disappointment with the decision.

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Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:31:41 +0000
Tourist Dies In Vestari-Jökulsá
A foreign tourist died this afternoon in North West Iceland, reports RÚV. The incident occurred in Vestari-Jökulsá in Skagafjörður when... The post Tourist Dies In Vestari-Jökulsá appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:36:22 +0000
Fifty-Year Mystery Of Iceland’s First Bank Robbery Solved
A man involved in what is thought to be Iceland’s first bank robbery walked into a police station and confessed... The post Fifty-Year Mystery Of Iceland’s First Bank Robbery Solved appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:29:26 +0000
Special Forces Deployed After Football Fans Clash
One man was arrested after violent clashes involving Brøndby supporters following Víkingur’s 3-0 win over the Danish side in the... The post Special Forces Deployed After Football Fans Clash appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:20:43 +0000
Of Monsters And Men Announce First Album In Six Years
Homegrown indie-folk sensation Of Monsters and Men formally announced their new album yesterday, to be released on Virgin Records. All... The post Of Monsters And Men Announce First Album In Six Years appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:15:54 +0000
Grapevine Events: Reykjavík Pride, Art In The North, And SuperCollider
It is Reykjavík Pride! The city is alive with joy, and there’s much fun to be had. Saturday is the... The post Grapevine Events: Reykjavík Pride, Art In The North, And SuperCollider appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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