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mbl.is, 28 March 2024 6:42 PM
Still not clear when the Blue Lagoon will reopen
The Blue Lagoon is closed over Easter and no decision has been made on when it will open again. Helga Árnadóttir, the company’s director of sales, service, and operations, says that the decision was made in collaboration with authorities.
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mbl.is, 28 March 2024 12:54 PM
Skiers in Bláfjöll can see the eruption
It looks like a good time for skiers in nearly all of Iceland during Easter. The weather is good today and in the coming days and especially bright and beautiful in the southern part of the country. However, on Saturday and Sunday, it could be more overcast in the northeast and east with possible downpours.
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 28 March 2024 11:09 AM
Strætó Received 3,493 Complaints In 2023, Or An Average Of Ten Per Day
A total of 3,493 complaints were filed with Strætó last year, averaging nearly 10 per day, according to the company’s...
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The Icelandic Meteorological Office, 27 March 2024 11:15 PM
Activity
of the volcanic eruption remains steady
Updated 27. March at 14:00 UTC
The volcanic eruption has
been stable since Monday, 25 March. Eruption tremor has remained consistent
since then, as has the activity in the three craters. Lava continues to flow
southward from the craters mostly atop the lava field formed during the first
days of the eruption. The following image shows the extension of the lava field
as extrapolated from satellite images (ICEYE). The latest acquisition was on 26
March and it shows the widening of lava field towards the west, south of
Hagafell, as well as further lava advancement towards the east and the south of
the active vents.more
Iceland Review, 27 March 2024 4:15 PM
To Thrive in Chaos
Entering Gallerí Kannski for the Brokat Films exhibition Horseplay, the very first thing that greets you is the smell of fresh hay. Round the corner to the exhibition space itself, and you immediately see why: the entire space, about the size of a modest living room, is covered in it.Next, it’s the music. A pounding, […]
mbl.is, 27 March 2024 3:00 PM
Björk on the cover of Vogue
Björk Guðmundsdóttir is the frontpage of the latest issue of Vogue Scandinavia, one of the most popular fashion magazines in the world. This is the first time that the Icelandic musician and activist has been the frontpage of the magazine, despite her worldwide recognition and many years in music.
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mbl.is, 27 March 2024 1:36 PM
Still activity in three craters
The eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row has not changed much last night, but it has been going on for eleven days, or since March 16.
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Iceland Review, 27 March 2024 12:39 PM
Strætó Reports 3,493 Passenger Complaints in 2023
Last year, 3,493 complaints were filed against Strætó buses, averaging almost ten per day. Most were related to driver behaviour and bus conditions. Drivers using smartphones among the complaints A total of 3,493 complaints were filed against Strætó buses last year, averaging nearly ten per day, according to a summary presented at the company’s board […]
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 27 March 2024 11:37 AM
Police Search For Two Men Following Cash Truck Heist
Two men absconded with roughly 30 million ISK from a cash transport van parked making the rounds in Kópavogur on...
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Iceland Review, 27 March 2024 11:29 AM
Blue Lagoon Extends Closure Until April 1 Due to Ongoing Eruption
The Blue Lagoon has extended the closure of its facilities until April 1 due to volcanic pollution from the nearby eruption. A representative from the Blue Lagoon told RÚV yesterday that management would not reopen the facilities until it was completely safe for staff and visitors. Monitoring pollution from the eruption closely The Blue Lagoon […]
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 27 March 2024 11:18 AM
People Accidentally Entering Presidential Race
As the upcoming presidential elections draw near, more and more viable candidates are entering the race. Potential contenders need to...
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 27 March 2024 11:15 AM
Easter 2024 Opening Hours In Iceland
Whether you’re just visiting or it’s your first time spending Easter in Iceland, beware: the country’s official public holidays are...
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Iceland Review, 27 March 2024 9:36 AM
In Focus: Traffic Safety
January of 2024 was the deadliest month in terms of traffic deaths in Iceland’s history. Six people lost their lives in car accidents; one in an accident near Vík, two on Grindavíkurvegur, two near Skaftafell, and one in Hvalfjörður. Such a rate of fatal accidents had not been seen since record keeping began some 50 […]
Reykjavík Grapevine, 27 March 2024 8:00 AM
Calling All The Muses
Crafting comedy and crossing creative streams with Sindri Sparkle A poet, a painter and a drag queen walk onto the...
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Iceland Review, 27 March 2024 7:02 AM
Iceland’s EURO Dreams Shattered Following 2-1 Loss to Ukraine
Iceland’s dream of a spot in the UEFA European Championship in Germany this summer was shattered in Wroclaw, Poland, last night. Iceland lost 2-1 to Ukraine, despite an admirable performance. Tense atmosphere The atmosphere in Wroclaw was considerably more tense compared to that of Budapest last Thursday, where Iceland secured their place in the playoffs […]
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mbl.is, 26 March 2024 6:31 PM
Increased housing demand from Grindavík affecting the inflation rate
Jón Bjarki Bentsson, chief economist of Íslandsbanki, believes that the rise in house prices in the capital area could explain the 0.2 percentage point rise in inflation since last month.
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The Icelandic Meteorological Office, 26 March 2024 2:32 PM
Seismic
swarm in the northwest past of the caldera in Askja yesterday
Yesterday (25 March) a
seismic swarm occurred in the NW part of the Askja caldera. About 30
earthquakes were detected between 08.00UTC and midday. The largest earthquake
detected had a magnitude M3,5 at a depth of about 5 km. Three earthquakes with
magnitudes between M2 and M2,5 were also detected, the rest of the activity was
characterized by smaller events. Overall, the seismic activity in the Askja has
been quite stable between months and unchanged until yesterday. Looking back,
we can see that earthquakes with magnitude above M3 were detected in January
2022 and October 2021.more
mbl.is, 26 March 2024 1:36 PM
There cannot be any wait for the new UN resolution to be implemented
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir says that we cannot wait for the newly passed UN Security Council resolution to be implemented.
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mbl.is, 25 March 2024 6:30 PM
Icelanders send condolences to Russians
Condolences have been extended to the Russian Embassy in Iceland in the wake of the terrorist attack in Russia on Friday. Ambassador Ivan Glinkin says it is invaluable to feel the support from the Icelandic people.
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mbl.is, 25 March 2024 2:30 PM
Video: 10 year old driving a taxi
A video of a ten-year-old boy driving a taxi has been widely reported and distributed on social media.
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mbl.is, 25 March 2024 12:51 PM
Seismic swarm in Askja this morning
A series of earthquakes have been observed in Askja this morning. The largest earthquake to date measured 3.5 in magnitude and hit at 10.40 am.
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mbl.is, 24 March 2024 3:32 PM
High gas pollution detected in Hafnir
The current gas pollution levels in Hafnir are high due to the eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row, or about 2,200 micrograms per cubic meter.
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mbl.is, 23 March 2024 1:48 PM
KMT intend to greatly improve volcanic eruption predictions
Two of the main goals of a new non-profit organization are to greatly improve global volcanic eruption predictions and design new and more cost-effective methods for the energy production of geothermal energy. The idea was born when they accidentally drilled into the magma in Krafla in 2009.
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mbl.is, 22 March 2024 3:00 PM
"Very troubling to lose the mine"
Lava now flows into Melhólsnáma, which lies at Hagafell north of Grindavík.
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