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Large Earthquake Detected Near Bárðarbunga
According to the latest data from the Icelandic Met Office, another earthquake has been detected near Bárðarbunga this morning, this one even stronger than the one recorded last month. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re…
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COVID Roundup: Unvaccinated May Still Face Border Restrictions, Daily Numbers
Domestic restrictions and border restrictions are set to be completed lifted by February 28th, and the government is currently meeting over what restrictions may be lifted for the vaccinated. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re…
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Storm Over Iceland: Closed Roads, Cancelled Flights, Homes Evacuated
While the red alert issued for southwest Iceland due to a violent storm system has been downgraded to an orange alert, the storm has wreaked havoc across the country, and travel is absolutely out of the question for much of the day…
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New Bill On Law On Foreigners Contradicts Medical Ethical Guidelines, Doctors Say
A bill that proposes numerous changes to the Law on Foreigners directly contradicts medical ethical guidelines, a statement (.pdf) from the Icelandic Medical Association (LIS) says. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re specially grateful for…
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Icelanders Plagued By Porn Spam Phishing Attacks On Facebook
Numerous Icelanders have expressed everything from bemusement to irritation at requests they have received, primarily on Facebook Messenger, from accounts they do not recognise that promise pornographic videos through suspicious links. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late,…
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Entire Country About To Get Hit By Massive Storm
Readers are advised to avoid traveling anywhere in Iceland from this afternoon until at least tomorrow evening, as a violent weather system is set to descend upon the entirety of Iceland. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late,…
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COVID Roundup: Restrictions Set To Expire This Week As Nearly 500 Hospital Staff In Isolation, Daily Numbers
As both domestic restrictions and border restrictions are set to be completed lifted this week, hospitals are still facing a very difficult situation and daily numbers remain high. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re specially…
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YES! The Oystercatcher Is Back!
The humble and hilarious Eurasian oystercatcher, known to Icelanders by the far simpler name tjaldur, has come early to Iceland this year, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re specially grateful for our comfy…
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COVID Roundup: Hospitals Worried About Coming Weeks, Daily Numbers
Some 10% of hospital staff are off duty due to coronavirus infections or other illnesses, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re specially grateful for our comfy traditional lopapeysa sweaters, the beautiful woolen garments…
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Icelandic Police May Soon Be Carrying Tasers
Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson has said that he will soon meet with the National Association of Police Officers (LL) to discuss the possibility of Icelandic cops being allowed to carry tasers on their person, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]We have been having some…
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Transparency International, MPs Condemn Police Questioning Journalists
Transparency International and numerous members of Parliament have condemned the decision taken by the police to call in four journalists for questioning in an operation tantamount to compelling them to reveal their sources; something which both Icelandic and international law expressly forbids.…
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COVID Roundup: Another Daily Case Record Broken, Latest Numbers
There were 2,881 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, with an additional 76 reported cases at the border. This marks a new record for domestic coronavirus cases in Iceland on a single day, surpassing the record that was broken…
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Mass Vaccinations At Laugardalshöll To Cease, New COVID Death, New Record Numbers
Mass vaccinations at Laugardalshöll, which began in February 2021, will be drawing to a close this month, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re specially grateful for our comfy traditional lopapeysa sweaters, the beautiful…
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Efling Elects New Directorship
Following last evening’s elections for the directorship of the labour union Efling, former director Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir and the other candidates in “Baráttulistinn”, or simply B-list, the other candidates for the board for Efling under her auspices, have been elected to lead…
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Police Questioning Journalists Covering Samherji: What’s Going On, And What Might Happen
As reported, four journalists will soon be questioned by North Iceland police over their coverage of fishing giant Samherji; specifically, their revelations of a group calling itself “the Samherji guerilla division” which sought to engage in damage control over the company’s revealed…
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Justice Ministry To Let Asylum Seeker Legal Aid Contract With Icelandic Red Cross Expire
The Ministry of Justice’s contract with the Icelandic Red Cross, in which lawyers working for the Red Cross provide legal and interpretative services to those seeking international protection in Iceland, will be allowed to expire on April 30, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]We have…
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COVID Roundup: Health Minister May Lift All Border Restrictions In Next Few Days
Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson may lift all coronavirus restrictions within the next few days, RÚV reports, as he believes the number of infections detected in people coming to Iceland has been low. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here…
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Health Minister May Lift All Coronavirus Restrictions In 10 Days Or Sooner
Just four days after announcing further relaxations of domestic coronavirus restrictions, Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson is now aiming to lift all domestic pandemic restrictions in the country, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late,…
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Poll: Little Movement In Party Support Between Months
A new poll from Gallup shows very little movement in terms of individual party support, but support for the ruling coalition has been declining gradually since the 2021 general elections. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so…
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COVID Roundup: Cases Down, Hospitalisations Up
According to the latest figures on covid.is, there are now 53 in hospital due to the coronavirus, up from 41 people just yesterday. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re specially grateful for our comfy traditional…
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Police Seek To Question Four Journalists Over Samherji Reporting
Four journalists will soon be questioned by North Iceland police over their coverage of fishing giant Samherji; specifically, their revelations of a group calling itself “the Samherji guerilla division” which sought to engage in damage control over the company’s revealed involvement in…
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Shooting Weapon 3D-Printed Gun, Difference Of Opinion On Arming Police Further
The gun that was used in yesterday’s shooting was, according to sources close to Vísir, created through 3D printing. [su_pullquote]You can now take walking tours of Reykjavík with Grapevine crewmembers Valur, Pollý and Bjartmar. Click here for more details.[/su_pullquote] Such firearms are…
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Thieving Cat Cannot Be Stopped, Owners Set Up Lost-And-Found Bin
A cat with the distinguished name of Ómar Ingimundar has become notorious for stealing various items from people in his neighbourhood, RÚV reports, making off with whatever he can carry. [su_pullquote]You can now take walking tours of Reykjavík with Grapevine crewmembers Valur,…
