Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Storm Approaching North Iceland, South Iceland Route Closed
South Iceland might finally be out of the woods for the time being following yesterday’s massive storm, albeit not without…
Prime Minister “Startled” Over Police Seeking To Get Journalists To Reveal Their Sources
During an open questions session of Parliament yesterday, RÚV reports, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir said she was “startled” to learn…
Mayor Of Reykjavík Diagnosed With Coronavirus
Mayor of Rekjyavík Dagur B. Eggertsson has announced on Facebook that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. “Just received…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. Gunnar Ágúst Beinteinsson,…
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)…
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…
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…
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. Those…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. Such…