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The Icelandic Meteorological Office,  16 April 2024 4:02 PM
One month since the start of the eruption at the Sundhnúkur crater row
Today marks one month since the beginning of the eruption that is ongoing at the Sundhnúkur crater row. The eruption, which began on the evening of March 16, is the fourth in a series of eruptions that started when magma began accumulating beneath Svartsengi in late October 2023.more

Iceland Review,  16 April 2024 3:52 PM
Pirates and People’s Party Challenge Coalition Government
Inga Sæland, leader of the People’s Party, has submitted a motion of no confidence directed at the coalition government of Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson. The motion is co-signed by MPs from the Pirate Party. The entire cabinet is the object of the motion, which also includes a clause calling for new elections for Alþingi, Iceland’s […] more

Iceland Review,  16 April 2024 3:10 PM
2031 Handball World Championship to Take Place in Iceland
The 2031 IHF Men’s World Championship will take place collectively in Iceland, Denmark and Norway, the International Handball Federation (IHF) announced today. The handball games taking place in Iceland should be played at the new National Arena in Laugardalur, Reykjavík, according to a RÚV report. Authorities have already announced that the long-awaited arena should be […] more

mbl.is,  16 April 2024 3:00 PM
A month since the eruption began
The eruption has now lasted longer than all of the eruptions in this series of eruptions at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row. It is the second longest eruption since the eruption in Mt Fagradalsfjall in 2021, which lasted 6 months. Today, one month has passed since the eruption that is currently taking place at Sundhnúkagígar crater row. The eruption, which began on the evening of March 16, is the fourth since magma accumulation began under Svartsengi at the end of October 2023. more

Iceland Review,  16 April 2024 2:41 PM
Lake Mývatn in North Iceland
What can you do around North Iceland’s stunning waterbody, Lake Mývatn? How big is the lake, and how long should you spend there? Read on to learn more about this famous nature site in Iceland’s north.  Situated in a large geothermal area, the Lake Mývatn nature reserve has become one of the most popular natural […] more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  16 April 2024 2:18 PM
Therapy Dog Leó Works At Akureyri Hospital
You can find a therapy dog Leó, a mature Labrador with great charisma, working at Akureyri Hospital, reports RÚV. His... more

Iceland Review,  16 April 2024 1:59 PM
To Thrive in Chaos: A Conversation with Joanna Pawlowska
Iceland’s art scene is vast, diverse, and thriving. One such artist is Joanna Pawlowska who, apart from their provocative and intriguing installation pieces, also curates the Hamraborg Art Festival. This festival not only strives to provide a platform for Iceland’s more marginalised artists, but also to bring art directly to the general public. In this […] more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  16 April 2024 12:18 PM
Iceland Found In Violation Of The European Convention
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on April 16 that Iceland was in violation of the European Convention... more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  16 April 2024 11:26 AM
Supersport! Wants You To Sing Along
A release show in Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík made for holy moments “Doing it in a church felt somehow appropriate. Even... more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  16 April 2024 11:18 AM
66 Degrees of Sound: Artist Spotlight — BSÍ
  After a much longer break than anticipated, we are very pleased to announce the comeback of our new music... more

mbl.is,  16 April 2024 11:15 AM
8 months pregnant and deadlifts 135 kilos
Annie Mist is is top form in spite of being 8 months pregnant. Icelandic crossfit star Annie Mist Þórisdóttir is pregnant with her second child and has been gaining a lot of attention on social media for her workout videos, which she has posted in recent months, where she performs incredible gymnastic and Crossfit workouts whilst pregnant. more

Iceland Review,  16 April 2024 10:29 AM
Iceland Violated Right to Free Elections, ECHR Finds
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found this morning that Iceland violated the right to free elections and the right to an effective remedy in a case that concerned the 2021 elections to Alþingi, Iceland’s Parliament. Iceland will have to pay the two applicants in the case €13,000 each in respect of non-pecuniary damages. […] more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  16 April 2024 8:00 AM
I’m Starting a Cult: Really, How Hard Can It Be?
In the woods of Iceland, a figurehead stands at a podium wrapped in gold-adorned silk. The congregation kneels before them... more

The Icelandic Meteorological Office,  15 April 2024 11:15 PM
Volcanic activity at Sundhnúkur is ongoing
Updated 12. April at 14:15 UTC
The eruption that started at the Sundhnúkur crater row on the evening of March 16 is still ongoing. One vent remains active, as it has been since April 5. Lava continues to flow southward from the vent but does not travel far, so the lava field continues to build up near the crater. There are no apparent signs of lava advancing towards the protective barriers north of Grindavík, Suðurstrandarvegur, or Melhólsnáma.more

mbl.is,  15 April 2024 3:00 PM
A burst of small earthquakes yesterday
A burst of earthquake tremors has been ongoing since 12.33 yesterday at Lágafell, southwest of Mt Þorbjörn, on the Reykjanes peninsula. more

mbl.is,  15 April 2024 1:00 PM
Blue Lagoon closed yesterday until 2 today
No risks are taken when it comes to air quality for the guests of the Blue Lagoon and yesterday it was closed until today at 2 in the afternoon. Unhealthy air quality was measured at the Blue Lagoon yesterday, which is closed as a result and does not reopen until 14 today. The pollution comes from the eruption in the Sundhnúkagígar crater row. more

mbl.is,  15 April 2024 12:37 PM
Strengthening the ties with Scotland
The First Lady Eliza Reid and The President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson. President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson and First Lady Elíza Reid will travel to Edinburgh today. more

mbl.is,  13 April 2024 11:30 PM
The first real estate purchase agreements for Grindavík went through yesterday
675 applications have been submitted at island.is for the government real estate company Þórkatla to purchase the properties. The government-owned real estate company Þórkatla completed the first purchase agreements for residential housing in Grindavík yesterday. The real estate owners in Grindavík will receive 95% of the purchase price of their property the next week. more

mbl.is,  13 April 2024 10:37 PM
Earthquake felt in the capital area with many aftershocks
The earthquake was measured 3.3 in strength and was detected at 10:20 am this morning under Kleifarvatn lake. An earthquake was felt in many parts of the southwest Icelandic region today. It triggered a seismic burst under Kleifarvatn lake. The burst, by contrast, appears to be receding. more

mbl.is,  12 April 2024 8:07 PM
Opened the road to Grindavík for residents and first responders
Grindavíkurvegur road has been opened for residents, first responders and staff of Grindavík businesses. Grindavíkurvegur road, from Reykjanesbraut road to Grindavík, is now open to traffic. The opening-up is only valid for residents of Grindavík, first responders and employees of businesses in Grindavík and at Svartsengi. more

mbl.is,  12 April 2024 3:00 PM
The magma chamber is not as deep as previously thought
The eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row is still active. The findings of the Uppsala University of Sweden's seismic group contradict the previous notion of the location of the magma chamber under Mt Fagradalsfjall. more

mbl.is,  12 April 2024 1:17 PM
Daði Freyr dancing and singing in Bob's Burger
Daði Freyr fits well in with the Belcher family in the hit show Bob's Burger! Simon Chong, artistic director of the American comedy show Bob's Burgers, is a big fan of Icelandic musician Daði Freyr Pétursson. He showed his admiration in action and created a fun video of Daði Freyr, who shows the musician dancing and singing in the kitchen of the burger joint. The video also shows some of the main characters of Bob's Burgers. more

mbl.is,  11 April 2024 2:00 PM
The Blue Lagoon is closed today due to gas pollution
The Blue Lagoon is closed today due to gas pollution from the eruption in the Sundhnúkagígar crater row. The plan is to open it tomorrow. more

mbl.is,  11 April 2024 12:58 PM
Suspicious men in yellow vests peeking through windows
A resident in the area tried to talk to two men wearing yellow vests marked with ÍAV when he saw them peeking through a window, but they did not answered and hurried away. There have been suggestions on the Facebook neighborhood page “Betra Breiðholt” about suspicious travels of men wearing yellow vests in Selja- and Hólahverfi neighborhoods in Breiðholt. A resident in the area says that two men rushed away when he interfered. more

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