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Reykjavík Grapevine,  23 October 2024 4:52 PM
HBO Executive Lobbied Changes To Icelandic Legislation
  An executive at American television network HBO influenced legislation passed by Alþingi, RÚV reports in an extensive coverage based... more

mbl.is,  23 October 2024 2:57 PM
Grímsson is considering politics after almost 40 years in the police
Grímur Grímsson. The man who is the face of the police in most of Iceland's serious crime cases is considering changing careers after serving for almost 40 years. more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  23 October 2024 2:14 PM
Teachers’ Strike Deemed Legitimate
A national teachers’ strike was deemed lawful and legitimate by the Icelandic Labour Court (Félagsdómur), as reported by Vísir on... more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  23 October 2024 2:09 PM
E.coli Infection Breaks Out Among Preschoolers
On Tuesday night, October 22, parents in Reykjavík’s Vesturbær neighbourhood were informed that an e.coli infection had broken out in... more

Iceland Review,  23 October 2024 11:08 AM
Labour Court Clears Teachers’ Union Ahead of Planned Strikes
The Icelandic Teachers’ Union has been acquitted by the Labour Court of charges related to the legality of their strike announcement, with planned strikes set to begin next week. Despite the court ruling, a significant gap remains between the union and the municipalities, as negotiations continue under the state mediator’s guidance. Teachers’ Union acquitted The […] more

mbl.is,  23 October 2024 10:33 AM
Found an Icelander's message in a bottle
Southern Norway is renowned for its natural beauty, not least the small town of Mandal, but the island of Hille is just off the coast. A 24-year-old bottle of a ten-year-old girl from Akureyri was recently found there. "I thought to myself that now I had finally found a treasure," says Erle Tronstad Sagebakken, a fourteen-year-old girl from Lindesnes in southern Norway, in an interview with the local newspaper Lindesnes Avis. more

Iceland Review,  23 October 2024 10:22 AM
Support Loans Offered to Keep Grindavík Businesses Afloat
The government has proposed support loans for businesses in Grindavík, offering up to ISK 49 million [$353,000 / €329,000] to help maintain operations or relocate. The state will guarantee 90% of the loan, with 73 companies eligible based on specific revenue criteria and operational disruptions. Grindavík reopens On Monday, the town of Grindavík on the […] more

Iceland Review,  23 October 2024 9:34 AM
Yoga Sálir: Find Balance & Bliss in Selfoss, South Iceland
Discover Yoga Sálir in Selfoss, Iceland. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, this studio offers classes designed to strengthen your body, calm your mind, and enrich your spirit. more

Iceland Review,  23 October 2024 9:04 AM
Responsibility for Stuðlagil Canyon Safety Remains Unclear
Temporary safety measures have yet to be implemented at Stuðlagil Canyon, where a fatal accident occurred earlier this month. Landowners and officials are prioritising safety improvements, although closures are difficult to enforce under Iceland’s strong right-to-roam laws. Closures yet to be implemented Temporary barriers or closures have yet to be implemented at Stuðlagil Canyon in […] more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  23 October 2024 8:00 AM
Adventure And Bird Conservation On (Not) Björk Island
The study of seabirds takes a team of researchers to the loneliest house in the world While puffins are practically... more

The Icelandic Meteorological Office,  22 October 2024 11:15 PM
Magma accumulation beneath and land uplift above Svartsengi continue
Updated 22. October at 15:30 UTCGround uplift and magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi are progressing at a rate consistent with recent weeks. Seismic activity has slightly increased in recent days, with around five earthquakes per day occurring along the dyke. The largest earthquake had a magnitude of 1.5.Model calculations based on GPS data indicate that the volume of magma that has accumulated beneath Svartsengi is now approximately two-thirds of what it was before the previous eruption, which began on August 22.
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mbl.is,  22 October 2024 2:39 PM
Observing the disaster area
English students looking at the lava that characterizes the landscape around Grindavík. Úlfar Lúðvíksson, police chief in Suðurnes, says that everything went well yesterday when public access to the town of Grindavík was opened again. According to his information, a few tourists have already entered the town. more

Iceland Review,  22 October 2024 1:06 PM
Tour Offered for Icelandic Learners
Next week, a special tour of the Neðstikaupstaður museum in Ísafjörður will take place, where the defining feature is simplified Icelandic for those learning the language or who want to learn. “Give Icelandic a chance” The tour is brought about through a partnership between the museum, Byggðasafnið, and Gefum íslensku séns (literally “give Icelandic a […] more

Reykjavík Grapevine,  22 October 2024 12:37 PM
Icelanders Abroad Can Vote In Early November
Early voting for Icelanders living abroad begins on November 7, reports RÚV. Voters are encouraged to follow all information about... more

mbl.is,  22 October 2024 11:57 AM
Detention has been  extended and the investigation is progressing well
The investigation into the death of the ten-year-old Kolfinna Eldey Sigurðardóttir, who was found dead at Krýsuvíkurvegur Road on September 15, is going well. more

mbl.is,  21 October 2024 9:05 PM
Unusual activity: Many geysers are more powerful than before
Among the changes that have occurred is that Strokkur now erupts more and more powerful than before and are erupted up to 30 meters. The picture is from mbl.is photo archives. Unusual and increased hot springs activity have been observed in the hot springs area at Geysir in Haukadalur. It has attracted the attention of experts and locals. more

mbl.is,  21 October 2024 11:38 AM
Icelanders could be a part of a Nordic army
The session of the Nordic Council will be held in Reykjavík from October 27 to 31. The session of the Nordic Council will be held in Reykjavík from October 27 to 31. Bryndís Haraldsdóttir, president of the Nordic Council, says she does not believe that the upcoming parliamentary elections in this country and the election campaign related to them will affect the work of the parliament. more

mbl.is,  20 October 2024 8:20 PM
Presidential candidates flock to run for office in the coming elections
Which presidential candidates intend to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections? The number of presidential candidates this spring was quite large, as most people no doubt remember. more

mbl.is,  20 October 2024 1:57 PM
Kerlingarfjöll Highland Base nominated for the Iceland Design Award
Kerlingarfjöll Highland Base activates the potential of a historic outdoor area in an exciting way, with well-designed facilities and diverse services and entertainment. Kerlingafjöll Highland Base by the design team of the Blue Lagoon, Basalt Architects and Design Group Italia is nominated as the place of the year at the Design Awards 2024. The award ceremony will take place on November 7 in Gróska. more

The Icelandic Meteorological Office,  19 October 2024 7:46 PM
Continued greenhouse gas emissions could trigger a regional cooling around the North Atlantic
Continued greenhouse gas emissions increase global warming, but could trigger a regional cooling around the North Atlantic. In an open letter released today at the Arctic Circle conference in Reykjavík, Iceland, 44 leading experts on ocean circulation and tipping points from 15 countries appeal to the Nordic Council of Ministers to take this risk seriously, initiate a risk assessment and take steps to minimize this risk as much as possible. more

mbl.is,  19 October 2024 11:41 AM
Iceland could be a reception site for solar power plants in space
It is estimated that the first experimental power plant in an orbit around the earth will deliver 30 MW to Iceland. Reykjavik Energy, the Icelandic climate company Transition Labs and the British high-tech company Space Solar have signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding for cooperation in connection with the activation of solar energy in space and the resale of potential energy generated during the research phase. more

mbl.is,  18 October 2024 12:41 PM
"The risk has been greatly overestimated"
Stefán Kristjáns­son, the owner of Einhamar Seafood and a farmer. Stefán Kristjánsson from Grindavík, who is the director and owner of the fish processing company Einhamar Seafood and a farmer, says it is long past time to open access to the town of Grindavík. more

mbl.is,  17 October 2024 10:46 AM
Access to Grindavík will be unimpeded
Grindavík is now considered a safer place than before due to countermeasures. It is assumed that driving into Grindarvíkurbær will be barrier-free and the town will therefore be open to everyone from next October 21. The town is currently in the alert state of uncertainty, which is the lowest level of public safety. This arrangement will be in effect until the danger level can be declared again. more

mbl.is,  16 October 2024 3:36 PM
In agreement on completing the budget
Birgir Ármannsson will have a meeting again with the party leaders tomorrow. Birgir Ármannsson, Speaker of Alþingi, met with parliamentary party leaders this morning and there was a "good" consensus on finalizing the budget for the Alþingi elections on November 30. more

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