The chief epidemiologist says that the cruise ship Hondius will not be allowed to come ashore here unless strict conditions are met. Three people linked to the ship have died, including one who died on board and another who died in hospital in South Africa. Eight confirmed or suspected infections linked to the ship have been reported.

Hantavirus has many variants that cause infections. It comes from rodents, rats, mice and bats, and is […] more

Customers of the library in Hafnarfjörður will not be without books even though the facility is closing for about two months because of the move. Each person may borrow up to thirty books and keep them over the summer.

This could provide considerable help, says Sigrún Guðnadóttir, head of the library.

On 18 May, we will close this library here and start the move. We have actually been preparing for […] more

More investors have joined the group of those who have invested in the company Eyjagöng, which is carrying out ground investigations for possible tunnels between the mainland and Vestmannaeyjar.

Financing has been completed, and share capital is around ISK 200 million.

Eimskip, Olís, the trade unions Drífandi, Jötunn and Verðandi, the infrastructure fund Innviðir fjárfestingar II, and the investment […] more

Icelandair intend to reduce the company’s flight capacity by 5% this autumn in response to rising fuel prices following the tensions in the Persian Gulf. This comes on top of a 2% reduction in flight capacity in the spring months.

Icelandair reported this in a notification to the stock exchange on passenger transport in April. The company carried 402.000 passengers last month. That is 5% more passengers than last year. Seat utilisation […] more

Súpa Daxins are Chanté Sandiford, Trowsty, Atli Steinn, and Roberto Heurich - a Reykjavík band who blend elements of indie rock, R&B, and dream pop.

Darren met (three-quarters of) the band, just after the release of their debut single, "Insecure".

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