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Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000New bill could drive up taxes on energy projects
The Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise is warning that a proposed bill on spatial property units and the removal of energy infrastructure exemptions from property valuation could lead to significantly higher taxes on energy facilities, potentia...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:50:00 +0000Evacuation in Ísafjörður due to avalanche
“The Icelandic Meteorological Office’s avalanche monitoring team is focused on this area and developments are currently being closely observed,” said Hlynur Hafberg Snorrason, chief superintendent with the Westfjords police, in an interview ...
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:13:00 +0000Suspected of serious assault
“Seven individuals have been arrested, suspected of a serious assault on two people who were injured, one of whom was taken to hospital,” said Unnar Már Ástþórsson, chief superintendent with the Capital Area Police, in an interview with mb...
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:02:00 +0000Secured a spot in the Bocuse dOr finals
Snædís Xyza Mae Jónsdóttir placed 10th in the Bocuse d’Or Europe competition, which took place in Marseille today, thereby securing a place in the Bocuse d’Or world finals, to be held in Lyon, France, next year.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:20:00 +0000Photos: Laufey closes tour with stunning concerts in Kópavogur
Laufey held her second and final concert of the weekend last night at Kórinn in Kópavogur, bringing to a close a concert tour in which she, among other highlights, filled Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London twice.
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Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:39:27 +0000Greenlandic Politician Criticises Iceland’s Air Traffic Dominance
In a recent interview with Canadian media, Greenlandic politician Vittus Qujaukitsoq criticised Iceland’s control over Greenlandic airspace. Since the end...
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Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:56:49 +0000Bus Burns To The Ground In Hafnarfjörður
A fire broke out yesterday, March 16, in an unattended bus that was being transported on Breiðhella in Hafnarfjörður, reports...
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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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