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mbl.is,  17 April 2024 6:22 PM
No-confidence vote for the government in session
Inga Sæland from the People's Party and Björn Leví Gunnarsson from the Pirate Party. Their parties presented the motion for no-confidence vote for the sitting government. The no-confidence vote for the People’s Party and the Pirate Party in the government was on the agenda before 5 pm in the parliament today, but the no-confidence vote calls new elections. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  17 April 2024 4:23 PM
Ísafjörður Limits Cruise Ship Passengers to 5,000 Per Day
According to a new cruise ship policy adopted by the municipality of Ísafjörður, the number of ship passengers allowed to... more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  17 April 2024 4:21 PM
Vote Of No Confidence Submitted To Alþingi
A vote of no confidence was proposed to Alþingi on April 17. The Pirate Party and the People’s Party (Flokkur... more

Iceland Review,  17 April 2024 2:08 PM
Civil Ceremonies Surpass Church Weddings for First Time in Iceland
In 2023, more Icelanders were married by officiants at the offices of the District Commissioner (43%) than by priests belonging to the National Church (33.9%), according to Registers Iceland. This is the first time that marriages conducted by District Commissioners outnumbered those performed by the National Church. 2,095 individuals married via District Magistrate In 2023, […] more

Iceland Review,  17 April 2024 12:45 PM
Extended Breaks Threaten Learning, Says Union Chair
The Chair of the Teachers’ Union warns of educational setbacks due to the rising trend of extended school breaks for students. A high teacher turnover rate calls for better support and improved working conditions to retain educators. Extended breaks becoming more common In an interview with RÚV published today, Magnús Þór Jónsson, Chairperson of the […] more

mbl.is,  17 April 2024 12:28 PM
"Now we'll be on the street"
The man in the interview says that people are using the dire situation of people from Grindavík to line their pockets by increasing their property prices through the roof. “I’m a Grindvík resident and a refugee from Grindavík and I’d already confirmed my purchase of a house in Sandgerði,” a home-owner from Grindavík tells us. “I’m not satisfied with the real estate transactions in Sandgerði,” he says, “but the seller of the real estate has increased the sale price by millions to line his pockets and use the situation of those who have been forced to flee their homes.” more

Iceland Review,  17 April 2024 12:18 PM
Financial Hurdles and Land Shortages Stifle Housing Growth
The Housing and Construction Authority (HSM) reports that new apartment construction has decreased by 9.3% compared to last year, and only 56% of the estimated housing need will be met next year. The CEO of a local construction company has attributed the shortfall in housing to governmental inaction, high financing costs, and insufficient land availability. […] more

Iceland Review,  17 April 2024 8:52 AM
New Arena Needed for Iceland’s 2031 Handball Host Role
Iceland is set to co-host the 2031 Handball World Championship with Denmark and Norway. Iceland’s ability to host hinges on the completion of a new national arena by 2031, without which it would have to withdraw, a spokesperson for the Icelandic Handball Federation has noted. A new national arena a prerequisite As noted by IR […] more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  17 April 2024 8:00 AM
The Ceremony of Community: The Icelandic Sorcery Festival Readies Its New Ritual
Along the southeastern coast of the Westfjords, in the town of Hólmavík, resides The Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft, a... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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