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The Icelandic Meteorological Office, 04 March 2022 8:14 PM
The weather in Iceland in 2021The weather in 2021 was mainly
favorable, wind speed was below average and stormy
days were relatively uncommon. The annual mean temperature was
slightly above the 1991 to 2020 mean
at most stations, and it was considerably dry in all parts of the
country. Snow conditions were remarkably light in the Southwest
during the year. The number of snow-covered days in Reykjavík were
only 17 and only once been fewer. The summer was exceptionally warm,
sunny, and dry in the North and East, the warmest on record in many
places in these regions and many maximum
temperature records were broken. The monthly mean temperature reached
14 °C at several stations
this summer. It is the first time that the monthly mean temperature
reaches 14°C at any station since the beginning of observations.
The year was sunny in Akureyri and the total number of
sunshine hours in Akureyri has only once been more.
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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 04 March 2022 3:17 PM
Second semi-final for Eurovision hopefuls
The second semi-final of Söngvakeppnin 2022 takes place tomorrow evening, the 5th March. The show will be live on RÚV. more
Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 04 March 2022 2:28 PM
Braces should be free, MPs argue 
The leader of the Samfylkingin (Social Democrat) parliamentary group says children are discriminated against due to their parents’ level of income and proposes free orthodontics for children, saying some parents hesitate to get their children’s teeth fixed, for purely financial reasons. more
Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 04 March 2022 1:17 PM
Dozens of vehicles damaged as roads crumble
A large number of drivers have suffered damage to their vehicles, including tyre blow-outs, as winter weather has caused potholes to appear in roads maintained both by local councils and the road and coastal administration. Repairs are underway, but conditions are still bumpy, as heavy snow has turned to ice, and then to rushing meltwater on several occasions. Such conditions are notoriously damaging to road surfaces. more
Reykjavík Grapevine, 04 March 2022 12:37 PM
Grapevine Music News: GusGus at Eurovision, Ye Nod To Icelandic Teen & Vikings Score Netflix
You know The Grapevine. We bring you the Icelandic news. We love our Icelandic music. So why wouldn’t we love...
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 04 March 2022 11:48 AM
Swan Couple Rescued in Vík
A pair of swans had been recently rescued by the employees of Vegagerðin’s service center in Vík. The swans got...
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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 04 March 2022 11:47 AM
Suspended sentence for nursing home thief
Reykjavík District Court this week handed down a five-month suspended prison sentence to a woman who repeatedly stole money and debit/credit cards from residents’ rooms at the Hrafnista nursing home in Reykjavík, where she worked. more
Reykjavík Grapevine, 04 March 2022 11:46 AM
Grapevine Picks: Sóley, Slurry, Benni and Burlesque
Here’s your weekly fix of Grapevine goodies from Reykjavík’s events scene. In fact, since the pandemic restrictions have melted away,...
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 04 March 2022 11:44 AM
‘Creatives For Ukraine’ Seeking Submissions
A newly-launched project called ‘Creatives For Ukraine’ is seeking submissions from artists, designers, illustrators and photographers from around the world,...
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mbl.is, 04 March 2022 11:17 AM
Icelanders Experience Fear Due to War in Ukraine
A new Gallup national opinion poll reveals that 52 percent of the Icelandic nation experiences insecurity or fear due to the situation created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), 04 March 2022 10:59 AM
Prime ministers discuss refugee crisis 
Prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir yesterday addressed the European Parliament, before heading for a meeting with her Belgian counterpart, Alexander de Croo. more
Reykjavík Grapevine, 04 March 2022 10:35 AM
The Cure For Cabin Fever: Art!
All pandemic restrictions have now been lifted, both domestically and at the border, so if you’ve grown weary of yet...
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mbl.is, 04 March 2022 10:17 AM
Ukrainian Refugees to Be Granted Joint Protection
Icelandic Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson intends to activate Article 44 of the Foreign Nationals Act.
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mbl.is, 03 March 2022 1:37 PM
Ash Wednesday in Pictures
Children all over Iceland celebrated Ash Wednesday yesterday.
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mbl.is, 03 March 2022 11:45 AM
Preparations Underway to Receive Refugees from Ukraine
“Preparations are underway to receive refugees from Ukraine.”
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mbl.is, 03 March 2022 10:38 AM
‘All We Want Is to Live in Peace’
Ukrainian mother and daughter Svitlana Perepelytsya and Alexandra Andrusenko were able to flee to Iceland from their war-torn country, along with Alexandra’s three children.
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mbl.is, 02 March 2022 11:18 AM
Mývatn Winter Festival Opens Friday
The Mývatn Winter Festival opens Friday on Mývatn lake.
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mbl.is, 02 March 2022 10:14 AM
70 Percent of Icelanders May Have Caught COVID-19
About 130,000 people in Iceland have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the pandemic first hit.
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mbl.is, 01 March 2022 12:38 PM
Iceland Charters Freight Aircraft for Transporting Equipment to Ukraine
Nordic countries, including Iceland, take part in assisting Ukrainians, following Russia’s invasion of their country.
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mbl.is, 01 March 2022 11:35 AM
Grandmaster Fights for His Country
Ukrainian Grandmaster Oleksandr Sulypa was scheduled to compete for the Reykjavík Chess Club Thursday at the Icelandic national championship of chess clubs, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed his plans.
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mbl.is, 01 March 2022 10:14 AM
Ready to Receive Refugees from Ukraine
Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir stated in Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, yesterday that Icelandic authorities are ready to receive refugees from Ukraine, if requested to do so.
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mbl.is, 28 February 2022 12:00 PM
Busy ‘Bun Day’ for Bakers in Iceland
Today is bolludagur, or ‘Bun Day,’ in Iceland.
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mbl.is, 28 February 2022 10:47 AM
Icelandic Airspace Closed to Russian Air Traffic
Yesterday morning, Icelandic authorities decided to close Icelandic airspace to Russian air traffic.
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The Icelandic Meteorological Office, 26 December 2021 1:01 PM
Update on the earthquake swarm in Geldingadalir
Please view this page for the latest information on seismic activity.
Update on 29.12. at 11:53Since midnight
around 90 earthquakes have been detected. Yesterday there were around 1300 earthquakes
detected in the Reykjanes peninsula as a whole. This is a lot less than the day
before when around 2300 earthquakes were detected. The scientific
Advisory board for the civil protection services met on the 27th of December to
go over the situation near Fagradalsfjall. GPS instruments and satellite
interferograms show that the magmatic intrusion is limited to a dike intrusion
by Fagradalsfjall, similarly as in February and March 2021 before the eruption
onset on the 19th of March.
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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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