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Iceland Monitor

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Over 31,000 individuals purchase shares in Íslandsbanki auction
The public showed strong interest in the recent sale of Íslandsbanki shares, with over 31,000 individuals participating in the government’s auction, which concluded yesterday. According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance, nearly all th...

Fri, 16 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Excavator overturns on Tjörnin lake islet
An excavator overturned on the islet in Tjörnin lake in Reykjavík during restoration work, but no injuries or damage were reported.

Fri, 16 May 2025 11:22:00 +0000
Excellent weather forecast for the weekend
The weather forecast for the weekend is looking very promising, with mild and pleasant conditions expected across the country through Tuesday.

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000
British adventurer to swim around Iceland
Ross Edgley, a 39-year-old endurance athlete and swimmer from the UK, is set to embark on an extraordinary journey this Friday—a 1,600-kilometer swim around Iceland. The challenge, which could take between three to five months, is one of the mos...

Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Police Chief Úlfar Lúðvíksson resigns after surprise meeting with Justice Minister
Úlfar Lúðvíksson, former chief of police in Suðurnes, has resigned from his position following a meeting with the Minister of Justice, Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir, and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice on Tuesday.

Iceland Review

Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine

Fri, 16 May 2025 23:24:00 +0000
The Haul: A Splash Of Pastel
Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone... The post The Haul: A Splash Of Pastel appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 16 May 2025 16:21:12 +0000
Grapevine New Music: GusGus, BSÍ, Farao & More
If this ain’t a heatwave, I don’t know what is. With so much quality music out this year — and it’s... The post Grapevine New Music: GusGus, BSÍ, Farao & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:30:42 +0000
No Museum Left Behind
Katie Teeter is making her way through every museum in Iceland Some people love a good challenge. For some, it’s... The post No Museum Left Behind appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 16 May 2025 13:34:16 +0000
Former Icelandair Headquarters Transformed Into Nursing Home
On Friday, May 16, Minister of Social Affairs and Housing Inga Sæland ceremoniously tore down a wall in the former... The post Former Icelandair Headquarters Transformed Into Nursing Home appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 16 May 2025 13:33:37 +0000
Dog Hired As Assistant Teacher In Reykjavík School
A Labrador Retriever named Orka has started working as an assistant teacher in Rimaskóli primary school. The dog helps teaching... The post Dog Hired As Assistant Teacher In Reykjavík School appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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