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Man Who Killed Couple In The East Found Criminally Insane, Placed Under Secure Supervision
The man accused of murdering a couple in Neskaupstaður last summer has been deemed criminally insane, as he was not in control of his actions due to a severe mental illness, reports RÚV. Instead of a prison sentence, he will be placed…
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Suspect Arrested In Double Homicide Denies Guilt
A man arrested on suspicious of killing two people in Neskaupstaður earlier this year has denied guilt. He will remain in custody until at least December 20, reports RÚV. The suspect, detained since August 23, claims he discovered the couple dead on…
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Two Avalanches Fell on Neskaupstaður in East Iceland
Two avalanches fell in the town of Neskaupstaður in East Iceland early this morning, with the first narrowly missing infrastructure and the second ploughing into an apartment building, Vísir reports. No serious injuries are being reported at this time, but windows were…
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Lucky 15: Eistnaflug 2019 Goes Back To Basics
Over the past 15 years, Eistnaflug has grown from a tiny one-room DIY shindig to one of the biggest festivals in Iceland. This year, though, in honour of its 15th anniversary, the Neskaupstaður metal festival is going back to its roots. It’s…
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Town Guide: Seafood, Wildlife, Crystals & Caves in Neskaupstaður
Iceland’s easternmost town of Neskaupstaður is known to many for the Eistnaflug metal festival, but it’s a charming place to visit all year round. With a new road tunnel running from nearby Eskifjörður, it’s easier to reach than ever, and you’ll be…
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Best Of East Iceland 2018: Best Museum/Gallery
The Eastfjords of Iceland are, geographically, one of the oldest areas of the country, and the furthest from the capital. The mountains slump diagonally into the sea, creating a beautiful and distinctive landscape. Many of the winding fjords are cut off from…
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Far East: A Visit To Neskaupstaður
Seen from Iceland’s Ring Road, the Eastfjords seem like a sparsely occupied stretch of undulating fjords and mountainous wilderness, punctuated by small towns, farms and patches of reforested woodland. But Route One turns inland one fjord before Reyðarfjörður—the long, tendril-like inlet that…
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Eistnaflug Thursday: Change Is Inevitable
Sitting out at the old courtyard by Egilsbúð, Eistnaflug’s former venue, it’s strange to reflect how far this festival has come. Ten years ago it was just a few guys fooling around, playing music together and drinking in Neskaupstaður, Iceland’s easternmost settlement—now it’s…
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Testes Not Required For Metal
For the rockers and metalheads of Iceland, the second weekend of July is a religious holiday, road trip and family reunion all rolled into one. It marks the annual Eistnaflug festival (“Flight Of The Testes”), held in Iceland’s eastern-most village, Neskaupstaður. During…
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Verslunarmannahelgi
Chances are you have not been properly introduced to the term Verslunarmannahelgi. This labour day / bank holiday equivalent, dedicated to Icelandic merchants, is celebrated every summer on the first Monday in August (and all through the preceding weekend). While only a…