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Reykjavík Of Yore: A Spinning Political Monument
Perlan in Öskjuhlíð is some kind of Icelandic version of a Ferris wheel. The restaurant on top of the old tanks where Reykvíkingar used to store their hot water turns slowly, so guests can see the whole city from their seat if…
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Sunken Ship Risen From The Depths
The ship which sank in Reykjavík harbour just two weeks ago has been surfaced, although it is still unknown what caused it to sink in the first place. RÚV reports that some 700 tonnes of sea water have been pumped out of…
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Ship Sinks In Reykjavík Harbour
The sand dredger Perla sunk in Reykjavík harbour this morning, just after being launched after a week in dry dock. The ship, which has done extensive work around the Westman Islands to clean the harbour there, was launched this morning after a…