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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 30 September 2021 3:44 PM
Reykjanes enters “a new phase”
The earthquake swarm to the southwest of Keilir continues. A sharp magnitude 3.5 quake was felt by many in the southwest just before 14.00 and geophysicist Páll Einarsson says it could be a sign that a new volcanic eruption is imminent. However, he says it could equally be a sign that the existing eruption at nearby Fagradalsfjall is ending. more
Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 30 September 2021 2:48 PM
Autumn storm killed sheep
A large number of sheep died in this week’s storm and one farmer in the Strandir area of the Westfjords lost around 60 animals to the very early autumn snowfall. Farmers in Húnavatnssýsla and in the Westfjords needed to dig hundreds of sheep out of snowdrifts. more
Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 30 September 2021 1:46 PM
Fewest new homes in four years
There have not been fewer new homes under construction in the capital region since February 2017. If the development continues, the cost of houses will continue to rise quickly, according to an economist with the SI Federation of Icelandic Industries who believes the main problem is a lack of available plots. more
Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 30 September 2021 12:57 PM
New ship named after delay
Brúarfoss, Eimskip’s new container ship, was formally named on Sunday at a ceremony in Torshavn, the Faroe Islands, which is the ship’s registered home port. more
Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 30 September 2021 12:35 PM
Whale washed ashore in capital region
An eight-metre-long whale carcass has washed up on the north shore of Álftanes in the capital region, probably some time yesterday. more
Reykjavík Grapevine, 30 September 2021 12:16 PM
Hundreds Of Sheep Rescued From A Snowstorm In Hæli
Hundreds of sheep in the fields in the town of Hæli were rescued in the midst of a snowstorm which...
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mbl.is, 30 September 2021 12:10 PM
RIFF Opens Today
RIFF, the Reykjavík International Film Festival, opens today for the 18th time.
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 30 September 2021 11:51 AM
Grapevine’s 10th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Is Here!
Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief at Reykjavík Grapevine, and news editor Andie Sophia Fontaine, answer questions from High Five Club members, and...
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 30 September 2021 11:45 AM
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2021: Best Place To Start The Night
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, 30 September 2021 11:34 AM
COVID Roundup: 16 Domestic Cases, 9 Outside Quarantine
There were 16 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday. Of those, nine were outside quarantine at diagnosis....
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 30 September 2021 11:26 AM
Seismic Activity Increasing In Reykjanes Peninsula
Tremors from a magnitude 3.7 earthquake were felt in the capital area and through Borgarnes at 1:52 last night, RÚV...
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mbl.is, 30 September 2021 9:46 AM
Southwest Iceland Continues to Tremble
Since midnight, about 400 tremors have registered between the mountains Keilir and Litli-Hrútur, northeast of the Fagradalsfjall eruption area in Southwest Iceland.
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mbl.is, 29 September 2021 1:02 PM
Earthquake Hits Southwest Iceland
An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hit Southwest Iceland shortly after 11 am this morning.
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mbl.is, 29 September 2021 11:15 AM
Some Easing of Restrictions at Icelandic Borders
October 1, the following changes regarding COVID-19 restrictions at Icelandic borders will take effect:
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mbl.is, 29 September 2021 10:11 AM
Rescue Workers Busy: Passenger Bus Blown off Road
Rescue workers were called out more than 100 times yesterday in the northern and western parts of Iceland.
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mbl.is, 28 September 2021 11:52 AM
Disputed Vote Recount in Northwest District Creates Uncertainty
Due to a disputed vote recount in the Northwest electoral district, the final result of Saturday’s parliamentary elections in Iceland is not entirely clear.
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mbl.is, 28 September 2021 10:02 AM
Rescue Teams Ready for Severe Weather
Due to a severe weather forecast, the national police commissioner has declared a civil protection uncertainty phase in Northeast Iceland, West Iceland and the West Fjords.
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mbl.is, 27 September 2021 12:04 PM
Second Lowest Voter Turnout in History
Voter turnout in Saturday’s parliamentary elections in Iceland was the second lowest in history.
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mbl.is, 27 September 2021 10:55 AM
Blizzard Forecast for Large Part of Iceland
The Icelandic Met Office has issued weather alerts for a large part of Iceland today.
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mbl.is, 27 September 2021 10:08 AM
Governing Parties to Discuss Continued Cooperation
The three parties that make up the coalition government in Iceland increased their majority in Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, in Saturday’s elections.
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mbl.is, 26 September 2021 8:10 AM
Rarely-Seen Visitors Spotted in Iceland
This is the time of year that bird watchers and photographers keep their eyes open for unusual birds that might visit Iceland on their way to other countries.
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mbl.is, 25 September 2021 8:05 AM
iPhone 13 Ad Shot on Langjökull Glacier
A great deal of secrecy surrounded the arrival of a foreign film crew in Iceland last month.
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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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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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