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Iceland Review, 27 February 2020 3:39 PM
On Laugavegur
A walk down memory lane in the heart of Reykjavík.
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Iceland Review, 27 February 2020 3:04 PM
Over a Dozen Car Accidents in Reykjavík Capital Area
Heavy snowfall slowed down morning traffic in the capital area today, causing a four-car pileup and more than a dozen other minor traffic accidents. No serious injuries have been reported. Snow and gale conditions are expected across South and East Iceland this evening and throughout the day tomorrow. A yellow weather alert is in effect […]
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Iceland Review, 27 February 2020 2:34 PM
Reykjavík Negotiations at a Standstill
No progress was made toward a new collective agreement for Efling members at yesterday’s meeting between the City of Reykjavík and Efling Union. Both parties published notices yesterday expressing disappointment at the lack of development. No further negotiation meetings have been scheduled at this time. The general strike affecting preschools, primary schools, welfare services, and […]
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IceNews, 27 February 2020 1:12 PM
Cheers to Icelandic National Beer Day
Beer Day is celebrated every year on March 1st in Iceland—a date that marked the end of a nationwide beer ban in 1989. You wouldn’t know it today, with all of Iceland’s microbreweries and general love for the bubbly nectar, but Iceland went 68 years without it and they’re still making up for lost time. […] more
mbl.is, 27 February 2020 12:54 PM
The Risk Is Real
“The risk that COVID-19 will be carried to Iceland is real, and what happens next mainly depends on how well other nations manage to protect themselves against the virus.”
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Iceland Review, 27 February 2020 11:43 AM
New Program Helps Immigrants Start Food Trucks in Reykjavík
Over 100 immigrants from more than 20 countries are taking part in a program that will help them develop, set up, and operate a food truck specialising in food from their home countries. Vísir reports that the would-be food truckers are attending an eight-week course co-sponsored by Innovation Centre Iceland, The City of Reykjavík, and […]
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mbl.is, 27 February 2020 11:29 AM
Ragnar Bjarnason, Beloved Singer, Dies at Age 85
Ragnar Bjarnason, better known as Raggi Bjarna, one of Iceland’s most popular singers, passed away Tuesday night at the age of 85.
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 27 February 2020 11:08 AM
End Of The Naming Committee On The Horizon
If the draft of a bill from the Minister of Justice becomes law, the Naming Committee will be no more,...
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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 27 February 2020 11:05 AM
Icelandair agrees payment for hotels sale
All conditions for the sale of a 75 percent stake in Icelandair Hotels and associated properties have now been fulfilled. The majority share will now be bought by Berjaya Land Berhad, which is owned by the Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan. Icelandair... more
Reykjavík Grapevine, 27 February 2020 10:40 AM
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Vegan Burger
The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is...
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 27 February 2020 10:39 AM
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Cheap Meal
The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is...
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 27 February 2020 10:36 AM
Culture Pick: Experiencement At Gamla Nýló
If you’re in a musical mood today, you’d do well to go to Kex Hostel at 21:00 tonight for a...
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mbl.is, 27 February 2020 10:13 AM
Road Closures Likely Tonight
Traffic is moving slowly in the capital area today, due to snowfall overnight, which continues this morning.
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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 27 February 2020 10:00 AM
Eurovision finalist 4 of 5: Iva
Íva studied classical singing in Rotterdam and now hopes to return to her old hometown with a classically inspired epic of her own. Iva was planning on singing in English, but decided last week to stick with Icelandic. more
Reykjavík Grapevine, 27 February 2020 9:57 AM
Overflowing Trash Cans Side Effect Of Wages Dispute With Reykjavik
You may have noticed that city-owned trash cans in downtown Reykjavík are overflowing, in some cases with trash piling up...
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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 26 February 2020 3:57 PM
COVID-19: no cases in Iceland, quarantine nevertheless
People returning to Iceland from four regions in northern Italy should quarantine themselves for 14 days. People are advised against unnecessary trips to Piedmont, Lombardia, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna. more
Iceland Review, 26 February 2020 3:06 PM
New Speed Cameras Installed Near Selfoss
The Icelandic Road Administration has installed two new speed cameras on the Ring Road in South Iceland, just east of the town of Selfoss. RÚV reports that the cameras will go into use on March 1. The cameras are part of the government’s road safety plan, says the Icelandic Road Administration, which aims to reduce […]
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mbl.is, 26 February 2020 1:09 PM
Overflowing Garbage Cans all over Reykjavík
You may be wondering why garbage cans in Reykjavík are overflowing these days.
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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 26 February 2020 11:32 AM
Widespread deterioration in public trust
Trust in the health system has crumbled by 12 percent between years, as most public bodies in Iceland have seen a drop in public support according to the latest Gallup ‘pulse of the nation’ poll. One of the few to see increased trust is the Central... more
mbl.is, 26 February 2020 11:20 AM
Economic Impact of COVID-19 Likely to Be Short-Term
Ásgeir Jónsson, governor of the Central Bank of Iceland, states that the economic effect of the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is mainly due to measures taken to contain the epidemic.
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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 26 February 2020 10:40 AM
Prime minister “shocked” by teen violence video
Prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir says she was shocked to see the footage of a teenager being brutally assaulted in Kópavogur last week. The people of Iceland need to support children and teenagers better and emphasise the things in life that are... more
mbl.is, 26 February 2020 9:30 AM
Container for People Potentially Infected with COVID-19
Landspítali National University Hospital has taken a container into use, which has been installed beside the emergency room in Fossvogur, Reykjavík, intended for people potentially infected with COVID-19.
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mbl.is, 25 February 2020 12:54 PM
Seven Icelanders in Quarantine in Tenerife
There are seven Icelanders among the 1,000 guests of the hotel H10 Costa Adeje Palace on the island of Tenerife, who have been quarantined.
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mbl.is, 25 February 2020 11:40 AM
Bus, Carrying 23, Rolls over near Þingvellir
A bus with 23 people on board rolled over on Þingvallavegur road, on Mosfellsheiði, west of Þingvallavatn lake, at about 10:30 am.
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mbl.is, 25 February 2020 11:15 AM
Stay away from Caves in Reykjanes
The Icelandic Met Office has issued a warning, stating that cave excursion in the Eldvörp area on the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland, could be life-threatening.
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mbl.is, 25 February 2020 9:48 AM
Deteriorating Road Conditions Today
The Icelandic Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert for the West Fjords, Northwest Iceland, Northeast Iceland, and the eastern coastal areas.
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mbl.is, 24 February 2020 12:38 PM
Today Is ‘Bun Day’
Today, Icelanders celebrate bolludagur, or “Bun Day.”
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mbl.is, 24 February 2020 11:14 AM
Numerous Icelanders Stranded in Tenerife
Numerous Icelanders are stranded on the island of Tenerife, due to a sandstorm that has been raging in the area since yesterday.
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The Icelandic Meteorological Office, 19 February 2020 3:32 PM
The weather in Iceland in 2019
The
year 2019 was warm and the weather was mainly favorable. It
was relatively warmer in the South and West but
cooler
in the North and East. April
was exceptionally warm all over the country. It was the warmest April
on record in Reykjavík, Stykkishólmur,
Bolungarvík, Grímsey, Akureyri and Hveravellir.
The
year was rather
dry and particularly
sunny in the southwestern and western part of the country. The
year 2019 was the third sunniest year in Reykjavík on record. It was
gloomier and wetter in the North and East. The
year was one of the wettest years
on record
in Akureyri.
The
late spring and early summer were dry, especially in the South and
West. No precipitation was recorded in Stykkishólmur for 37
consecutive days, from 21 May to 26 June. This
is the longest drought
on record in
Stykkishólmur.
There are daily measurements there since 1856.
Wind
speed was close to average.
The
winter 2018 to 2019 was mild and stormy weather was relatively
uncommon. The spring was unusually warm. The
summer was warm and sunny in the South and West but colder
and wetter
in the North and East. It was exceptionally warm and favorable
weather
in
the end
of September.
The
weather was
unfavorable at
the end of the year,
especially
in the North.
Heavy
winter
storm
hit the country on
10 - 11 December with
extensive
damages.
The
storm
was most
violent
in the northern part of the country. There
were
major damages of power lines leaving
number of
homes without electricity, 100
horses
died
because they were
immersed
in the snow and
all major transportation was
interrupted.
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IceNews, 13 February 2020 2:05 PM
Iceland is One of the Most Sought-After Locations in Film and Television
Iceland is known for its dramatic landscapes ranging from glaciers, geysers and hot springs to volcanoes and lava fields––the perfect place to film sweeping epics of all sorts. Filmmakers have long taken an interest in capturing Iceland’s awe-inspiring landscape on film. Back in 1920, Danish director Oskar Gislason was the first to shoot a major […] more
The Icelandic Meteorological Office, 07 February 2020 3:04 PM
The Scientific Advisory Board meets to discuss the unrest at Mt. Thorbjörn in the Reykjanes peninsula
The data collected over the
past week (including those measured by the recently installed stations) were
reviewed. The new results suggest that the magma body is located at a depth of
3-5km, whereas it was previously estimated to be at 3-9km. There are
indications of changing patterns in the crustal movements. The earthquake
activity has decreased over the past two days, but there are still signs of a
continuing inflation. Until now, the maximum deformation observed from the GPS
stations is about 5 centimeters. Similar volcanic crises in the
country suggest that this might be a long-term event, for which changes can
occur week after week without the possibility to anticipate with certainty if
the activity is resolved. During
the meeting, possible scenarios that could be triggered in the event of an
eruption have been also considered.more
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