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mbl.is,  18 April 2024 6:00 PM
A nuclear-powered submarine can be seen from the window
The nuclear-powered submarine USS New Hampshire is currently seen by some living in Suðurnes on the Reykjanes peninsula from their living room window. This is the fourth service-based visit of an American submarine to the country. more

Iceland Review,  18 April 2024 4:39 PM
Journey to the Centre of the Glacier: Into The Glacier Langjökull
Visiting a glacier in Iceland is always a great idea, but have you ever been inside one? With ‘Into the Glacier,’ you can visit the longest man-made ice cave in the world all year round, drilled into Iceland’s second largest glacier, Langjökull. Here is everything you need to know about how to get there, what […] more

mbl.is,  18 April 2024 3:00 PM
Seismic activity in Iceland a concern
Last Tuesday it was exactly a month since the eruption started in Sundhnúkagígar crater row. Just over one month has passed since the fourth eruption at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row began, and volcanology researcher Þorvaldur Þórðarson says that it seems that the eruption is slowly fading out. He is however worried about the high seismic activity in the whole country. more

Iceland Review,  18 April 2024 2:51 PM
Goose Flies from UK to Iceland in 7 Hours
It’s springtime in Iceland and geese are returning to the island’s shores in droves. GPS tracking has given researchers fascinating insight into their journeys, which are surprisingly quick though not always direct, RÚV reports. One barnacle goose had the best recorded time, crossing some 900 km [560 mi] from the UK to Iceland in just […] more

Iceland Review,  18 April 2024 2:23 PM
No Increase in Pregnancy Terminations Following Law Change
Changes to Iceland’s abortion law that took effect in 2019 did not impact the number of pregnancies terminated in the country, according to a newly published report from the Directorate of Health. The law was heavily debated when it was introduced to Alþingi, Iceland’s Parliament, and criticised by the Bishop of Iceland, among others. The […] more

mbl.is,  18 April 2024 12:58 PM
No confidence vote in parliament was voted down
The Prime Minister, Bjarni Benediktsson, asked why the opposition was wasting time on this matter. A parliamentary motion for a vote of no-confidence of the government was voted down last night just before 11 pm. The proposal was voted down by 35 votes to 25. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  18 April 2024 12:11 PM
Home Sales Saw Big Increase In February
Iceland’s real estate market is heating up, with nearly twice as many sales contracts signed in February as in January,... more

Iceland Review,  18 April 2024 11:59 AM
Real Estate Sales Nearly Double, Rent Prices Rise
Real estate sales in Iceland nearly doubled between January and February of this year, according to the latest report from the Housing and Construction Authority. The jump is most noticeable in municipalities near the capital area. In Reykjanesbær, not far from the evacuated town of Grindavík, the number of sales tripled between January and February. […] more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  18 April 2024 11:44 AM
66 Degrees Of Sound: Hot Happenings #1
It’s been a couple of days since the great comeback of our podcast 66 Degrees of Sound with an absolutely... more

Iceland Review,  18 April 2024 10:29 AM
Vote of No Confidence Felled
The People’s Party and Pirate Party motion of no confidence against Iceland’s coalition government was felled with 35 votes to 25. The motion was introduced in response to Katrín Jakobsdóttir’s resignation as Prime Minister and her replacement by Independence Party Chairman Bjarni Benediktsson. The bill’s supporters were calling for the dissolution of Parliament by June […] more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  18 April 2024 8:00 AM
Track By Track: Draumur Um Bronco By Jónfrí
Jónfrí tackles national mundanity, mountains and maritime affection on Draumur um Bronco     Shifting between genres and moods faster... more

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 Fails At Alþingi
UPDATED 18.04 A vote of no confidence was proposed to Alþingi on April 17. The Pirate Party and the People’s... 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

The Icelandic Meteorological Office,  16 April 2024 11:15 PM
Updated hazard assessment
Updated 16. April at 18:00 UTC
The eruption at Sundhnúkur crater row continues and has now lasted for one month, as was the subject of a news report published earlier today. One crater, which is located just east of Sundhnúkur, continues to erupt. Lava still flows to the south of the crater but does not extend far, so the lava field continues to build up near the crater. There is an active lava field near Hagafell, as can be seen in an image from the Icelandic Meteorological Office‘s webcam located at Þorbjörn.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

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

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

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

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