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...
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mbl.is, 23 October 2024 2:57 PM
Grímsson is considering politics after almost 40 years in the police
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.
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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...
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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...
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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 […]
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mbl.is, 23 October 2024 10:33 AM
Found an Icelander's message in a bottle
"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.
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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...
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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
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.
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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 […]
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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...
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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.
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mbl.is, 21 October 2024 9:05 PM
Unusual activity: Many geysers are more powerful than before
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.
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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. 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.
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mbl.is, 20 October 2024 8:20 PM
Presidential candidates flock to run for office in the coming elections
The number of presidential candidates this spring was quite large, as most people no doubt remember.
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mbl.is, 20 October 2024 1:57 PM
Kerlingarfjöll Highland Base nominated for the Iceland Design Award
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.
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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
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.
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mbl.is, 18 October 2024 12:41 PM
"The risk has been greatly overestimated"
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.
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mbl.is, 17 October 2024 10:46 AM
Access to Grindavík will be unimpeded
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.
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mbl.is, 16 October 2024 3:36 PM
In agreement on completing the budget
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.
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