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Strætó Launches New And Improved Service
From August 17 onwards, transit company Strætó bs. will improve its services with more frequent trips and shorter wait times. On major bus routes, no more than 10 minutes should pass between buses during rush hour. Additionally, the proportion of residents living…
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New Hopp Scooters Arrive in Reykjavík, Service Area Expanded
Earlier this month new Hopp scooters arrived in the capital, the company announced on Facebook. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products made by Icelandic producers we…
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Complaints Filed Following Incident On Bus To Akureyri
Last week it was reported that two passengers assaulted a driver. Now, two complaints have been filed. Frettablaðið reported on the matter last week, and new developments have arisen. [su_pullquote]If you are coming to Iceland check out our goodie bags that you…
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Landvernd Argues For Electric Train to Keflavík
In February 2021, Parliament approved a parliamentary resolution which entrusted selected Ministers to appoint a working group of experts to formulate a policy and action plan for energy exchange in Iceland. [su_pullquote]If you appreciate our journalism, join our High Five Club. As…
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Eight Inside Tips to Surviving the Icelandic Winter
DARK ICELAND can be a total fucker to deal with, all Northern Lights and magical elves aside. So guess what: our man Ragnar put together a bit of a “listicle” to help y’all cope. Now, go forth and cope! Try the secret…
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The People Vs. Shipping Giants Eimskip And Samskip
On Tuesday, the Icelandic Competition Authority filed a complaint against eleven high-level employees of shipping companies Eimskip and Samskip for illegal collaboration. Among those accused of anti-competitive conduct are Eimskip’s CEO Gylfi Sigfússon and Samskip’s CEO Pálmar Óli Magnússon. The complaint describes…
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Airport Train Within 10 Years
An express train from Keflavík airport to Reykjavík’s Central Bus Station (BSÍ) could be a reality within the next 10 years, reports RÚV. It is estimated that roughly half the travellers on layover in Iceland would take advantage of the train and…