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mbl.is,  25 April 2024 9:22 PM
"I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous"
Vilhjálmsson started the hike with some friends that decided to walk with him the first part of the journey. The hiker Bergur Vilhjálmsson began his hike into Hvalfjörður from Akranes with a sled loaded with 100 kg around 14 am today. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  25 April 2024 4:05 PM
It’s The First Day Of Summer!
Today is sumardagurinn fyrsti, or the first day of summer, a national holiday in Iceland. While sumardagurinn fyrsti is all... more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  25 April 2024 3:54 PM
Presidential Endorsement Deadline On Friday
The deadline for presidential hopefuls to collect the required signatures to be included on the ballot is fast approaching. Would-be... more

mbl.is,  25 April 2024 3:39 PM
The crater's wall has risen since yesterday
To the left you can see the crater around 21 last night but to the right around 9 am this morning. The activity of the eruption at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row has not changed much, but it seems that the crater‘s wall has risen since yesterday. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  25 April 2024 8:00 AM
Nocking It Out Of The Park At Iceland’s Archery Club
Who hasn’t at one point dreamt of dramatically pulling back their bowstring and hitting that impossible mark in the far-off... more

Iceland Review,  24 April 2024 3:51 PM
Presidential Veto Power Under Scrutiny Amid Election Campaigns
During a panel discussion yesterday, former Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir addressed potential conflicts of interest in her capacity as president when it came to signing legislation that she had previously initiated. She emphasised the importance of impartiality in exercising veto powers, particularly when addressing a significant disconnect between the parliament and the public. Presidential candidate […] more

mbl.is,  24 April 2024 3:50 PM
Half of the applications will be approved by end of week
Grindavík. The board of Þórkatla real estate company has now approved the purchase of 263 properties in Grindavík and the owners of the properties concerned have received confirmation of approval. The approved applications have been sent to the purchase agreement which can take up to ten working days. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  24 April 2024 12:51 PM
Katrín Jakobsdóttir Leads Presidential Race
Former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir is polling at 31% in a recent Gallup poll measuring presidential candidates. According to the... more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  24 April 2024 12:50 PM
66 Degrees of Sound: Artist Spotlight — Dustin O’Halloran
Another week, another brand new cycle of 66 Degrees of Sound, our podcast highlighting new music and events in Iceland.... more

Iceland Review,  24 April 2024 11:38 AM
Japanese Ski Jumper Targets World Record in Akureyri
The Japanese ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi may have set a new ski jumping world record in Akureyri yesterday with a 256-metre jump. Kobayashi attempted a 300-metre jump this morning, although it remains uncertain whether he was successful. Attempted a 300-metre jump this morning The Japanese ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi arrived at Hlíðarfjall mountain in Akureyri, […] more

Iceland Review,  24 April 2024 10:58 AM
Iceland Sees Lowest Inflation Rate Since January 2022
Inflation in Iceland has dropped to 6%, the lowest since January 2022. The consumer price index, however, rose by 0.55% this month. Slight rise in the consumer price index Inflation has dropped by 0.8% points month-over-month, currently measuring at 6%, Statistics Iceland reports. This is the lowest rate since January 2022, when it was recorded […] more

mbl.is,  24 April 2024 9:17 AM
Dacia Duster is no longer in the lava field
The Dacia Duster car is no longer in the lava field like it is here in this photo taken on Sunday. The fact that tourists try to get too close to the eruption site at Sundhnúkagígar crater row is a problem that has also occurred in previous volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula. However, no rescue teams have been called in connection with the current eruption, but it was noted that an attempt was made to drive a Dacia Duser car offroad in the area. That car is no longer in the lava field as we reported earlier. more

Iceland Review,  24 April 2024 8:47 AM
Reykjavik’s Police Force Stretched Thin by Demographic Shifts
The number of police officers in the capital area of Iceland has not kept pace with population growth, resulting in a significant shortfall. Currently, the capital is short 250 officers to meet the needs dictated by European standards and local population increases. Serious violent crimes increasing In an interview with Vísir yesterday, Halla Bergþóra Björnsdóttir, […] more

The Icelandic Meteorological Office,  23 April 2024 11:15 PM
The eruption continues in Sundhnúkur crater row
Updated 23. April at 18:00 UTCThe eruption continues from the single vent which formed just East of Sundhnúkur, in a similar manner since 5 April. Lava continues to extrude and propagate towards the South along open channels, which are clearly visible from the cameras. The lava is also travelling longer distances from the crater through a network of closed tubes, which prevents the lava from cooling by direct contact with the atmosphere. The sector of the lava field which has been propagating towards the South, and reached the protective barriers built East of Grindavík town, has been thickening in the past few days, as shown in the images below. The images show the differences in the lava field profile between 18 and 23 April. The image at the top is taken from the camera owned by the Icelandic Civil Protection which is located at the barrier East of Grindavík and looks toward the part of the lava field which propagated towards Suðurstandavegur at the beginning of the eruption. The image at the bottom is also from a camera owned by the Icelandic Civil Protection and it is located on top of Hagafell hill and is oriented to the South. 
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mbl.is,  23 April 2024 5:44 PM
Attempting to break a world record
Today, a Japanese ski jumper attempts to break the world record in Hlíðarfjall in Akureyri in collaboration with the beverage manufacturer Red Bull. more

Iceland Review,  23 April 2024 4:56 PM
Airlines Eye Direct Flights Between China and Iceland
Chinese airlines, such as Juneyao and Air China, are exploring direct flights between China and Iceland. He Rulong, the Chinese ambassador to Iceland, revealed this at a press conference at the Chinese embassy today, VB.is reports. Shanghai or Beijing to Keflavík Last week, the ambassador discussed potential flight routes with Isavia, the national airport and […] more

mbl.is,  23 April 2024 2:58 PM
Video: Cooked hot dogs at the volcano
Bata Osovina and Tata Osovina have recently posted videos on their social media where they are very close to the volcanic eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row. more

mbl.is,  23 April 2024 11:48 AM
Video: Avalanche in the Westfjords
A large avalanche fell on the road in Hestfjorður last night, causing some delays in traffic through Ísafjarðardjúp in the Westfjords. more

mbl.is,  22 April 2024 6:00 PM
"The situation is grave"
Frá Grindavík. Businesses in Grindavík have called upon MPs and ministers in the South Iceland district to take measures to save them. more

mbl.is,  22 April 2024 3:00 PM
Injuries point to foul play
Jón Gunnar Þórhallsson is leading the investigation into the death of a man in a summer house in Kiðjaberg in South of Iceland. The police say that injuries to a man in his 40s, who is from Lithuania, have led to suspicions that his death in a summer house in Kiðjabergi in Southern Iceland was caused by foul play. more

mbl.is,  22 April 2024 1:00 PM
Abandoned Dacia Duster in the lava field
The Dacia Duster in the lava field by the eruption site. An abandoned Dacia Duster car appeared to be stuck in the lava field at the beginning of the route that goes west of the Blue Lagoon yesterday. more

mbl.is,  22 April 2024 11:36 AM
Two tourists stranded in Grótta
The rescue team Ársæll went to get the tourists who were stranded in Grótta. Two tourists were stranded outside Grótta yesterday. Just before 6:30 pm yesterday, the tourists asked for the assistance of rescue teams to reach land, as announced by Landsbjörg rescue team. more

mbl.is,  22 April 2024 12:10 AM
Four men arrested in relation to a murder in a summerhouse
The four individuals are now in custody. Four men are detained by police on suspicion of being involved in a possible murder at a summer house in the upper parts of Árnessýsla county in the South of Iceland. 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

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