Author: Iryna Zubenko
Plans To Arm The Icelandic Police Are Heavily Criticised
Justice Minister Jón Gunnarsson’s plans to arm the Icelandic police with tasers have been criticized, reports Vísir. Júlía Birgisdóttir, the…
Man Stabbed To Death In Ólafsfjörður
A man was stabbed to death in a house in Ólafsfjörður last night, reports Vísir. Four were arrested in connection…
38% Of Reform, Pirate And People’s Party Supporters Have Tattoos
The popularity of tattoos continues to grow in Iceland. Up to three out of ten adult Icelanders have tattoos, with the…
GreenBytes Raises €1M To Help Restaurants Fight Food Waste
Icelandic startup GreenBytes has announced a €1 million pre-seed round led by Crowberry Capital, with participation from Berlin-based APX, and…
Inflation To Affect Christmas Book Market
Inflation due to the current energy crisis in Europe will likely affect the prices for many consumer goods, including Christmas…
Vínbúðin Might Expand Opening Hours
Vínbúðin could be allowed to be open on Sundays and other holidays if a bill that five members of the…
Major Damage Was Done Due To Stormy Weather
The fire station in Reyðarfjörður was heavily damaged during the weekend’s stormy weather, reports RÚV. In addition, many buildings in…
The Angró House To Be Moved To A New Location
The historic house Angró in Seyðisfjörður will be built in a new location after it collapsed during the storm last…
The National Court Confirms The Rape Sentence Against A Footballer
The national court confirmed today the two-and-a-half-year sentence for football player Andres Escobar, reports RÚV. He played with Leiknir in…
Iceland Airwaves 2022: New Names & Day Passes Added
Iceland Airwaves, the long-awaited music festival that returns to Reykjavík after a pandemic-induced 2-year hiatus, has announced the final lineup….
Tourists Do Not Shower Properly In Swimming Pools
Many tourists in Iceland try to avoid bathing before going to swimming pools, reports Fréttablaðið. The staff at the swimming…
Strætó Provides Free Bus Rides Today
On the occasion of the European Mobility Week and Leave Your Car At Home initiative, Strætó will provide free bus…
90 Employees Needed To Fully Staff Kindergartens
About 90 employees are needed at preschools in Reykjavík to be considered fully staffed, reports RÚV. The staffing problem has…
Temperature Above 20 Degrees In The East
On September 20th, the temperature in East Iceland exceeded 20 degrees, reports RÚV. The highest recorded temperature, 20.8 degrees, was…
‘Beautiful Beings’ Selected As Iceland’s Entry For Oscars 2022
‘Beautiful Beings’ or ‘Berdreymi’ directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson, has been selected for Oscars 2022. The film will compete in…
Direct Flights Between Akureyri And Keflavík To Start Next Spring
Icelandair plans to start direct flights between Akureyri and Keflavík in spring 2023, reports RÚV. The information became public after…
Three Youngsters Arrested After Explosions in Selfoss
The police in South Iceland have arrested three people who are suspected of having detonated bombs in Selfoss, reports Vísir….
Icelandair Is Aiming For A Thirty-Seater Electric Plane For Domestic Flights
Icelandair announced on Friday that the company intends to participate in developing an electric plane with Heart Aerospace, reports Vísir….
PLAY Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Canada
A flight of the Icelandic airline PLAY heading to Baltimore, Maryland in the US made an emergency landing in Canada…
Registration For Iceland Airwaves Conference Is Open
Iceland Airwaves, the long-awaited music festival that returns to Reykjavík after a pandemic-induced 2-year hiatus, has announced the Iceland Airwaves…
Bird Of The Year: White Wagtail
This year, seven bird species competed for the title Bird of the Year in a competition organized by BirdLife Iceland…
Samkaup Files An Appeal To Get Lucky Charms Ban Overturned
Samkaup has appealed the Reykjavík Health Authority’s decision to ban the sale of the popular Lucky Charms breakfast cereal, reports…
Three Hundred Pairs Of Shoes Stolen In Selfoss
Three hundred pairs of shoes were stolen from Skóbúð Selfoss, reports Vísir. The thief or thieves cut a hole behind…
The Number Of Women In The Women’s Shelter Is Higher Than Last Year
More women and children have stayed in the Women’s Shelter so far this year than during the whole of last…
Seismic Activity In Grímsey Continues
Earthquake series continue to occur northeast of Grímsey, reports RÚV. The number of earthquakes above magnitude 3, however, seems to…