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New Rights On The Table For Feral Cats
The right for feral cats to live in Iceland would be recognised for the first time if a change in the regulation on pet welfare passes, Vísir reports. Áslaug Eyfjörð, vice-chairperson of the animal welfare organisation Villikettir, has praised the bill. “This…
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Iceland’s Weekend Forecast: Warm And Sunny, Then Warm And Rainy
The weekend forecast is looking good, as far as weather in Iceland is concerned. A temperature of up to 20°C and plenty of sun is forecast in the south of the country. The northern part of the country will, however, see lower…
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One To Two Accidents Involving Electric Scooters A Day
Every day, one to two people land in the emergency room due to accidents on electric scooters, Vísir reports. The two-wheeled transportation devices have seen a spike in popularity in recent years. They received their own category at customs at the turn…
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No Problems, Only Solutions; Border Screening Must Go On
Various potential solutions are underway on how screening at the border can continue after Kári Stefánsson, CEO of deCODE Genetics (ÍE), announced that his company will no longer be responsible for these border screenings. These solutions were brought up in a press…
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Baby Christened After Iceland’s Famous Pandemic Trinity
A baby born in Stykkishólmur on May 21st was christened yesterday after Iceland’s famous trio—Chief of Police Víðir Reynisson, Chief Epidemiologist Þórolfur Guðnason, and Director of Health Alma Möller. He was named Víðir Þór Almarsson. The reason? The last months and weeks…
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Kári Stefánsson To Stop Border Screening
Kári Stefánsson announced that he intends to withdraw from coronavirus screening in Iceland. In an open letter to Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Kári blames both her and Svandís Svavarsdóttir for disrespecting him, Vísir reports. “As of today, July 6th, we will discontinue all communications…
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Falcon Arrested, No Charges Filed
On Thursday night, police in the Westfjörds arrested a young falcon who was behaving unusually. Initially, it was believed to be an eagle, but was later confirmed to be a young falcon, RÚV reports. People in the vicinity of Bolungarvík saw the…
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Psychiatric Center In Suðurnes Closes Due To Coronavirus
Björgin, a rehab clinic and mental health facility in Suðurnes, has closed due to a case of coronavirus. Ten of their clients have been quarantined, and the facility has closed to disinfect over the weekend, Vísir reports. The center posted on its…
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Stricter Measures At Border For Residents Than Tourists
Chief Epidemiologist Þórolfur Guðnason wants Icelanders and people living in Iceland to quarantine for a few days upon arrival into the country, after their initial test, and then go back for a second test a few days later, Vísir reports. They would…
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15 Countries To Be Admitted To Iceland, USA Not Among Them
The European Union agreed on June 30th to abolish travel restrictions into the Schengen Area for residents of 15 countries. The USA was not one of them. According to a notice posted on the Ministry of Justice website on June 30th, the…
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Minister Of Education Quarantined, Parliament Sanitised
Minister of Education Lilja Alfreðsdóttir will be quarantined for the next two weeks. She reported on her Facebook page on June 29th that she had been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. She and her husband were screened at Icelandic…
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Ghost Driven Off Farmstead By Professional Exorcist
On an old farm near Hvolsvöllur, an alleged ghost was driven off by an exorcist. Power company Landsvirkjun hired Reverend Kristinn Ágúst Friðfinnsson to perform the ceremony. It is unusual for a high-tech company such as Landsvirkjun to hire an exorcist to…
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Dogs To Be Welcomed At Seven Hotels This Summer
Seven hotels in Iceland have received an exemption from the Ministry of the Environment, and now allow dogs in certain areas. Chain hotels in Reykholt, Stykkishólmur, Patreksfjörður, Húsavík, Fáskúðsfjörður, Öræfasveit, and the Grand Hotel in Reykjavík will now allow the furry four-legged…
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Travelers From USA Most Likely Won’t Be Admitted To Iceland Right Away
Minister of Justice Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir has said that travelers from the USA are unlikely to be admitted into Iceland when Schengen’s outer border is opened on July 1st. “Of course, it is [un]likely given the number of infections there now, and…
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Travelers From USA Might Possibly Not Be Admitted To Iceland Right Away
It is possible that travelers from the United States will not be admitted to Iceland when the European Union opens its external borders on July 1st. The reason for this is how badly the US has handled curbing the spread of COVID-19.…
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Former First Lady Says Her Cloned Dog Can Detect COVID-19
Dorrit Moussaieff, wife of former president Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, has brought her dog Samson to Iceland, who she says can detect COVID-19. The former First Lady made waves in Iceland last year when she cloned her dog, Sámur. The former first pet…
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Nothing So Serious: Sigurður Anton Friðþjófsson Talks About ‘Mentor’
Director Sigurður Anton Friðþjófsson, who goes by Toni—a play on his middle name—is known for his comedic works that play with heavy subject matter. His debut movie, ‘Webcam,’ was about a young lady entering the world of online stripping. His second, ‘Snjór…
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Meet dirb: A Debut Album That Serves Up A Melange Of Sounds
Ingvi Rafn Björgvinsson, also known as dirb, creates music that is just as unusual as his name. The pseudonym comes from the combination of a childhood nickname and his initials. “When I was young, and my brother was starting to be able…
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People Embracing At Keflavík Airport; Viðir Says Stop That
Passengers arriving at Keflavík Airport on Monday were seen embracing upon entering the country. “This cannot happen,” Police Chief Viðir Reynisson said at a civil protection meeting on Tuesday, June 16th, RÚV reports. “The danger is just around the corner. It is…
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Thousands Of Poles On Electoral Roll
More than 3,000 Polish people living in Iceland have been registered on the electoral roll for presidential elections in Poland. Last year’s general elections saw a great difference between the votes counted here and the overall results. According to Polish ambassador to…
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Ten Airlines To Fly To Iceland In June And July
According to information from Isavia, ten airlines are scheduled to offer international flights from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) in July. Information representative for Isavia Guðjón Helgason told MBL that foreign airlines have shown some interest in KEF after Iceland’s borders opened. Since…
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Women Outnumber Men In University Of Iceland’s Medical School
Women were in the vast majority of those who took the entrance exam at the Univerity of Iceland’s medical department this spring. More than 70% of those who applied for the University of Iceland’s Medical Program were women. The gender distribution was…
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Airwaves Is Officially On, Daði Freyr To Play
Iceland Airwaves, the world renowned music festival that puts new and fringe artists in the limelight, is officially set to happen as scheduled. With the opening of the country underway, it is safe to assume that events in the near future will…
