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mbl.is,  01 April 2024 5:02 PM
BBC shares a spectacular video of the eruption
The British Broadcasting Service has been sharing a highly-resonant composite video of the eruption at the Sund-hnúka crater. What is particularly striking are the northern lights that shine on the sky over the eruption. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  01 April 2024 11:11 AM
Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir To Announce Presidential Bid
Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir will hold a press conference at Kjarvalsstaðir  today to formally announce that she is running... more

Iceland Review,  01 April 2024 10:49 AM
The Cod Wars in Iceland
How did the Cod Wars in Iceland begin? Who were the main belligerents, and who came out on top of the conflict? Read on to find out more about the Cod Wars.  Iceland is one of the few nations on earth not to have its own military. Given the minuscule size of its population, the […] more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  01 April 2024 8:00 AM
Horrortropes: Fantastical Fortunes
Don’t fear your fortune (or do, it’s up to you) The Dark Lord Skuggamyrkur’s armies are beating down the forces... more

Iceland Review,  31 March 2024 6:11 PM
Fimmvörðuháls: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide
If you’re planning on a hike in the Highland while you’re in Iceland, Fimmvörðuháls is a great option. It’s one of the most popular day hikes in Iceland and for a good reason. Taking you past more than 20 waterfalls, through barren landscape, between two glaciers, and down into the lush natural paradise of Þórsmörk, […] more

Iceland Review,  30 March 2024 10:38 AM
Icelandic Swimming Pool Culture Nominated for UNESCO Status
Icelandic “swimming pool culture” could be added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir, minister of culture and business, has confirmed a nomination for it to be added, Heimildin reports. This is Iceland’s first independent nomination for the list, which includes things like Chinese shadow puppetry, Inuit drum dancing and singing, French […] more

mbl.is,  30 March 2024 8:00 AM
Not spending Easter on the couch eating chocolate
Gummi Emil does not let cold weather stop him from working out outdoors. Here he is at the top of Esja "cold training" in his shorts. Private trainer Gudmundur Emil Jóhannsson, better known as Gummi Emil, has been training to go out into all weathers. He recommends getting some fresh air during the Easter holidays instead of eating too much of Easter eggs. more

mbl.is,  29 March 2024 6:52 PM
Easter weekend looks good in the North
Hlíðarfjall has been busy so far this week. Icelandic skiers should be able to enjoy their skiing in Hlíðarfjall mountain in Akureyri over Easter, since the weather is looking good, and the mountain will offer all kinds of activities. more

Iceland Review,  29 March 2024 9:03 AM
Iceland News Review: A Heist in Plain Sight
In this episode of Iceland News Review, we delve into a daring heist of tens of millions; a heated price war; a bird that changes the seasons; and much more. Iceland News Review brings you all of Iceland’s top stories, every week, with the context and background you need. Be sure to like, follow and […] more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  29 March 2024 8:00 AM
Blue Lagoon 2: The Lost World™
The evolution of luxury tourism is just one eruption away The azure waters wash over you. The innate healing properties... more

mbl.is,  28 March 2024 6:42 PM
Still not clear when the Blue Lagoon will reopen
The Blue Lagoon has been closed since the eruption in Sundhnúkagígar crater row started on Saturday, March 16. 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. more

mbl.is,  28 March 2024 12:54 PM
Skiers in Bláfjöll can see the eruption 
There is a lot of traffic in the biggest skiing areas in Iceland, like Bláfjöll near Reykjavík, Ísafjörður in the Westfjords and Hlíðarfjall in Akureyri. 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. more

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... more

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, […]

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mbl.is,  27 March 2024 3:00 PM
Björk on the cover of Vogue
Björk is stunning on the cover in this iconic dress by Galliano. 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. more

mbl.is,  27 March 2024 1:36 PM
Still activity in three craters
The eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row started on March 16. 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. more

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... more

mbl.is,  26 March 2024 6:31 PM
Increased housing demand from Grindavík affecting the inflation rate
Jón Bjarki Bentsson, the chief economist for Íslandsbanki. 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. more

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
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the Prime Minister of Iceland. Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir says that we cannot wait for the newly passed UN Security Council resolution to be implemented. more

mbl.is,  25 March 2024 6:30 PM
Icelanders send condolences to Russians
People have been putting candles and flowers at the Russian Embassy in Reykjavík. 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. more

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. more

mbl.is,  25 March 2024 12:51 PM
Seismic swarm in Askja this morning
The map shows the origins of the earthquake that measured 3.5 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. more

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