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Reykjavík Grapevine, 23 September 2021 5:30 PM
RVK Newscast #133: Body At A Luxury Spa & Icelandic Video Game Making Headlines
A man in his twenties was found dead at a luxurious spa in the Reykjavík area. The last trial of...
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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 23 September 2021 4:21 PM
“Iceland’s glaciers unlikely to be saved”
The history and status of Iceland’s glaciers should be recorded and action needs to start right away, according to geographer Oddur Sigurðsson, who says it is essential to keep records as the glaciers melt. more
Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 23 September 2021 1:54 PM
Politicians answer yes or no on economy
In the second round of Já eða Nei (Yes or No), comedian Jakob Birgisson asks his panel of politicians about the economy, with the mute button firmly pressed, and armed only with paddles marked yes and no. more
Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 23 September 2021 1:17 PM
New coastguard ship confirmed, abuse on another
The coastguard is in the news for two reasons this week, as plans for Freyja, the latest addition to the patrol ship fleet are announced. Freyja will be the first coastguard vessel not based in Reykjavík. Meanwhile, an existing ship’s captain has been put on leave over sexual harassment allegations. more
Reykjavík Grapevine, 23 September 2021 1:12 PM
Icelandic Cocktail Bar Mentioned On The 50 Best Discovery Website
According to Vísir, 50 Best Discovery web site has mentioned Icelandic cocktail bar Jungle on their list of 50 additional...
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 23 September 2021 1:11 PM
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2021: Best Place For Cocktails
The pandemic restrictions certainly shook up the Reykjavík bar scene in 2020, but that doesn’t mean that our favourite drinking...
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 23 September 2021 1:04 PM
25 Reports Of Inappropriate Sexual Behaviour In Four Years At HÍ
The University of Iceland (HÍ) has received 25 complaints of sexual harassment or sexual violence between 2017-2020. This was uncovered...
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 23 September 2021 12:53 PM
Concert For The Environment Tonight
With voting day coming up this Saturday, a special event will be held tonight to emphasise the importance of the...
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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 23 September 2021 11:59 AM
150 million towards coastal clean-up
A new coastal clean-up programme has been announced and the state is going to invest 150 million krónur into the initiative over five years. Tómas Knútsson, the founder of the ‘Blue Army’, says he is overjoyed about the project which he has been pushing for for 25 years. more
Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 23 September 2021 11:27 AM
Witnesses found young man on bottom of lagoon
As reported yesterday, capital region police are investigating a death at the Sky Lagoon spa. The man who died was in his twenties, it has been confirmed. more
mbl.is, 23 September 2021 11:18 AM
Icelandic Education Minister Asks Apple for Help
Icelandic Minister of Education Lilja Alfreðsdóttir has sent a letter to Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc., asking him for help in preserving the Icelandic language.
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mbl.is, 23 September 2021 10:03 AM
Man Dies at Sky Lagoon
The Capital Area Police Department is investigating the death of a man in his 20s, who was found unconscious Tuesday night at the Sky Lagoon spa, Kópavogur.
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mbl.is, 22 September 2021 12:13 PM
Busy Day for Rescue Workers
Rescue workers in Iceland were busy yesterday when severe weather hit most parts of the country.
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mbl.is, 22 September 2021 11:12 AM
Hótel Sigló and More for Sale
Investor and businessman Róbert Guðfinnsson in Siglufjörður, North Iceland, has decided to put all his tourism-related properties up for sale.
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mbl.is, 22 September 2021 10:03 AM
Grímsey Church Destroyed by Fire
The church on Grímsey island, 40 km (25 mi) off the north coast of Iceland, was destroyed by fire last night.
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mbl.is, 21 September 2021 12:39 PM
Wally the Walrus Spotted in Southeast Iceland
A visitor in Höfn, Hornafjörður fjord, Southeast Iceland, appears to be one who wreaked havoc in Ireland in the summer, causing damage to numerous boats in Cork, two of which sank.
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mbl.is, 21 September 2021 11:30 AM
Icelandair CEO Welcomes US Plans to Lift Travel Ban
Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO of Icelandair, welcomes the statement issued by US authorities yesterday, announcing plans to lift a travel ban on all fully COVID-19 vaccinated travelers to the US from around the world in November.
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mbl.is, 21 September 2021 10:15 AM
Severe Weather in Iceland Today
The Icelandic Met Office has issued orange weather alerts for most of the country today.
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The Icelandic Meteorological Office, 20 September 2021 1:59 PM
“The small eruption” in
Fagradalsfjall celebrates six months
Yesterday, 19th of September marks 6 months since
the beginning of the eruption. The lava flow from this eruption is thought to
be relatively small compared to other eruptions in Iceland. However, due to
its location and easy access for scientists and the public it has had a bigger
impact and made more challenges then other eruptions.
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mbl.is, 20 September 2021 12:34 PM
Six Months Since Eruption Began
Yesterday, six months had passed since the beginning of the Fagradalsfjall eruption, Southwest Iceland, March 19.
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mbl.is, 20 September 2021 11:24 AM
Fast-Flowing Lava, Fire and Smoke: Video
The Fagradalsfjall eruption, Southwest Iceland, has been very active in recent days, offering photographers numerous opportunities to take colorful pictures.
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mbl.is, 20 September 2021 10:42 AM
Parliamentary Elections in Iceland September 25
Parliamentary elections will be held in Iceland Saturday, September 25.
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mbl.is, 19 September 2021 8:02 AM
Uplifting Skydiving Event in Iceland
A unique event, Icehopp, took place in Iceland September 5-11.
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The Icelandic Meteorological Office, 10 September 2021 12:30 PM
Flood from Skaftá
Updated 10.09. at 15:25The flood in Skaftá is still ongoing but the discharge has lowered significantly.The
water level in Tungulækur, which is a groundwater stream from Eldhraun,
continues to rise slightly, indicating that floodwater is still
spreading through the lava. Gas pollution close to the edge of the
Skaftá river remains a possibility.more
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News in English are provided by Reykjavík Grapevine, mbl.is, Icelandic Meteorological Office and Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV).
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