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Iceland Review, 02 April 2024 5:52 PM
That Fat Is Just Melting Off You, Ladies!
Bergþóra Snæbjörnsdóttir (b. 1985) lives and works in Reykjavík, Iceland. She made her literary debut in 2011 with Daloon Days, a collection of poetry. Her latest novel is Dust – Cult of the Good Looking, which came out in October 2023 to critical acclaim. It received the Icelandic Booksellers’ Prize and was one of the best-selling […]
Iceland Review, 02 April 2024 5:24 PM
Unearthing Spirit
“Ceramics and clay are things that have been with humans since the beginning of time,” Antonía Berg casually explains to me as we sit in her studio Flæði, located in Reykjavík’s creative hub hafnar.haus. According to many religions and folk beliefs around the world, clay had another, even more pivotal role: it was the origin of human […]
mbl.is, 02 April 2024 4:30 PM
The case has not been appealed yet
The State Prosecutor has not yet appealed the ruling in the case of Sindri Snær Birgisson and Ísidór Nathansson. The Prosecutor has a week until the appeal expires.
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Iceland Review, 02 April 2024 3:22 PM
How do I pay my speeding ticket in Iceland?
It’s a beautiful summer day, and you’re travelling around Iceland on the ring road—life is good! Until your mind slowly starts wandering away, inspired by the wild landscapes. Suddenly, your foot gets a bit heavy on the gas pedal, and it’s too late—you’ve already been caught by a speeding camera. Many visitors and residents have been through […]
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Iceland Review, 02 April 2024 3:17 PM
Iceland President Cancels Ukraine Trip
President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson cancelled a visit to Ukraine over safety concerns. The trip was scheduled for Easter Sunday, Mbl.is reports. Security concerns Among the events scheduled for President Guðni’s visit were a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, followed by a ceremony for the two year anniversary of the Bucha massacre […]
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mbl.is, 02 April 2024 2:30 PM
Helicopter called out due to an avalanche
A helicopter from the Icelandic Coast Guard was called out at 13.15 at the request of the police due to an avalanche in Böggvisistaðafjall mountain west of Dalvík.
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Iceland Review, 02 April 2024 1:02 PM
Deep North Episode 68: White Sahara
Kerlingarfjöll is one of the gems of the Icelandic highland. Even in the summer, the rugged highland roads leading out to these mountains are difficult to navigate. And in the winter, it’s nearly inaccessible. We went on an exclusive winter expedition to this amazing area to learn more about it, and pick up some cross-country […]
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mbl.is, 02 April 2024 12:14 PM
Satellite mages indicate the end of the eruption is near
There has been a good opportunity to observe the process of the eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row in the last few days, as the conditions for satellite observations have been unique.
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 02 April 2024 8:00 AM
What a Drag: A maiden voyage into the wild and wonderful world of drag
The lights are burning straight into my eyes. One wobbly step at a time I click-clack onto the stage like...
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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.
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 01 April 2024 11:11 AM
Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir To Announce Presidential Bid
UPDATE: April Fool’s!! Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir will hold a press conference at Kjarvalsstaðir today to formally announce that...
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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...
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mbl.is, 30 March 2024 8:00 AM
Not spending Easter on the couch eating chocolate
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.
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mbl.is, 29 March 2024 6:52 PM
Easter weekend looks good in the North
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.
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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...
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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
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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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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