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mbl.is, 12 November 2024 3:30 PM
Nationals have become 388,790
A total of 388,790 people lived in Iceland at the end of the third quarter of 2024, 199,340 were men, 189,250 were women and 190 were transgender/other. The number of citizens increased by 1,820 during the quarter.
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Iceland Review, 12 November 2024 1:37 PM
Those Who Text and Drive Decrease Between Years
A new poll from the Icelandic Transport Authority showed some encouraging results when it comes to driver safety, Vísir reports: namely, the percentage of those who admit that they read or write texts while driving has decreased from last year. Hands-free on the rise According to the poll, conducted in cooperation with the insurance company […]
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 12 November 2024 1:20 PM
Landslide In Westfjords Closes Road
The Icelandic Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for every part of the country except Southwest Iceland. High...
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 12 November 2024 1:15 PM
Former Minister Jón Gunnarsson Focus Of International Spy Investigation
The private intelligence firm Black Cube, run by former Mossad special operatives and intelligence agents, allegedly collected information on former...
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Iceland Review, 12 November 2024 1:14 PM
Political Parties Invited to Address Immigrant Community
With parliamentary elections coming up on November 30, one often-overlooked community in campaign season–Iceland’s immigrant population–is inviting representatives from every political party running to explain their platforms to immigrants and detail why they should get their vote. The right to vote Iceland’s law on elections are clear when it comes to who has the right […]
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 12 November 2024 1:04 PM
One In Five Icelandic Preschool Staff Are Foreign-Born
New data from Statistics Iceland reveals a notable increase in the diversity of Iceland’s preschool workforce, with foreign-born employees now...
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mbl.is, 12 November 2024 1:00 PM
Trouble with water in Bolungarvík
It is not recommended that residents of Bolungarvík use water as the drinking water is contaminated by soil due to excessive rain.
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Iceland Review, 12 November 2024 12:50 PM
Storm Conditions for Entire Country
A storm warning is now in effect for the entirety of Iceland, extending through today and into tomorrow evening. Caution when traveling is advised. Gales and gusts While the weather forecast shows heavy rains across western Iceland, later moving to the northwest before clearing up in the late evening, the main point of concern is […]
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Iceland Review, 12 November 2024 12:34 PM
Secret Recording of Former Minister’s Son Sparks Controversy on Whaling
A secret recording made of the son of Jón Gunnarsson, former Minister of Justice and current special representative to Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson in his capacity as interim Minister of Fisheries, details a story regarding possible quid pro quo and conflict of interest regarding whale hunting in Iceland. Heimildin reports the story in-depth. Whaling licenses […]
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Iceland Review, 12 November 2024 12:24 PM
Iceland Hot Springs 101: What You Need to Know for an Amazing Trip
Iceland’s landscape is dotted with steaming pools, bubbling springs, and natural hot baths that seem almost otherworldly. These geothermal wonders are not only visually stunning but also offer a relaxing way to experience Iceland’s unique volcanic landscape. Soaking in a hot spring, surrounded by mountains, rivers, or even the glow of the Northern Lights, is […]
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mbl.is, 12 November 2024 12:00 PM
Several landslides occurred in the Westfjords
Last night there were several landslides in the Westfjords and then water flooded the road in Hestfjörður and the road was closed during the night.
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 12 November 2024 8:00 AM
Whaling Is Back On The Table
The government collapse was a gift for the pro-whaling Independence Party The last weeks of the month brought an unlikely...
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Reykjavík Grapevine, 12 November 2024 8:00 AM
VIDEO: Erik The Red: The Worst Neighbour In History
The Vikings sailed across the North Atlantic, from Norway to Iceland to Greenland and all the way to North America....
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mbl.is, 11 November 2024 7:00 PM
Photos: The manuscripts were escorted by the police to Edda
About twenty manuscripts were moved from Árnagarður to Edda, the House of the Icelandic Language - earlier today.
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mbl.is, 11 November 2024 4:59 PM
Tourists in trouble: Didn't find their way back
Around 6 pm last night, the rescue teams Hérað and Jökull were called out because of tourists who were lost in the vicinity of Kirkjufoss waterfall in Fljótsdalur.
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mbl.is, 11 November 2024 2:00 PM
Increased risk of landslides and rock falls in the west
The Icelandic Meteorological Office warns of an increased risk of landslides and rockfalls in the western part of the country, but considerable precipitation, in the form of rain, is predicted in the Westfjords, Barðaströnd, Snæfellsnes, and the South today and tomorrow.
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mbl.is, 11 November 2024 1:05 PM
The children are negatively affected
The parents of children at Laugalækjarskóli School are beginning to feel strongly that the upheaval that follows the teachers' strike at the school is beginning to negatively affect the children's lives in various ways.
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mbl.is, 10 November 2024 12:56 PM
Jón Ingi Þorvaldsson is the new world record holder in the pattern parachute jump
"It's naturally a huge honor to jump with this group. It's like getting the chance to do group gymnastics with Simon Biles and the entire US national team, Nadia Comăneci and ten other world champions between them, and then some amateurs like me."
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mbl.is, 09 November 2024 3:20 PM
Nominated for a Grammy award
The pianist Víkingur Heiðar Ólafsson has been nominated for a Grammy award for the first time.
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The Icelandic Meteorological Office, 08 November 2024 11:15 PM
Minimal Seismic Activity Recorded at the Sundhnúkur Crater Row Since
Monday
Updated 12. November at 17:45 UTCSeismic activity along the Sundhnúkur crater row
remains relatively low. Typically, a few earthquakes are recorded each day and
are generally located between Stóra-Skógfell and Sýlingarfell. In recent days,
however, weather conditions have decreased the sensitivity of the seismic
monitoring system.Ground uplift and magma accumulation under Svartsengi
continue at a similar rate to recent weeks. An estimation of the volume of
magma that will likely be required to trigger a new intrusion or eruption has
been calculated. The minimum volume required is estimated to be approximately
23 million cubic meters. If magma accumulation continues at a similar rate,
this threshold could be reached by the end of November.more
mbl.is, 08 November 2024 6:00 PM
Iceland could be a leader in the responsible use of artificial intelligence
Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, Minister of Universities, Industry, and Innovation, yesterday presented the Icelandic government's first action plan for artificial intelligence until the year 2026.
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mbl.is, 08 November 2024 4:00 PM
Eyþór Arnalds: "I'm just getting started"
"It's just anticipation," says Eyþór Arnalds, former leader of the Independence Party and musician, who will perform at the Icelandic music festival Iceland Airwaves tomorrow, Saturday.
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mbl.is, 08 November 2024 2:00 PM
"Full consensus that we are going too far"
About 300 people gathered at a meeting to discuss the plans for the densification of settlements in Grafarvogur and the proposed Sundabraut Road. Residents are not happy with the proposed development.
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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
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