Author: Sam O'Donnell
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir Fails To Appear; British Hosts Eat Cheese
It could happen to anyone, really. Confusion, hysteria and “utter chaos” prevailed yesterday morning during the British morning show, ‘This…
Maximum Gathering Number Now 500, Restrictions Apply
The maximum number of people allowed to gather indoors has increased from 200 to 500 people as of today, June…
Police Investigating 10-12 Suspected Of Theft
Police are investigating 10-12 foreigners in an ongoing investigation into organised crime. They are currently still searching for five to…