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Short notice a cause for concern

The short notice of the volcanic eruption that began tonight is causing concerns for Professor of Volcanology Þorvaldur Þórðarson. The lava seems to flow mostly to the east, but something flows westwards, which is towards Grindavíkurvegur road.
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Short notice a cause for concern

The short notice of the volcanic eruption that began tonight is causing concerns for Professor of Volcanology Þorvaldur Þórðarson. The lava seems to flow mostly to the east, but something flows westwards, which is towards Grindavíkurvegur road.

Conflicting predictions difficult for the residents of Grindavík

Páll Valur Björnsson, a former MP and resident of Grindavík, says he tries to be content with his day and doesn’t overreact to the researchers’ analysis that either a volcanic eruption could start tomorrow or this autumn close to his hometown. He and h
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Conflicting predictions difficult for the residents of Grindavík

Páll Valur Björnsson, a former MP and resident of Grindavík, says he tries to be content with his day and doesn’t overreact to the researchers’ analysis that either a volcanic eruption could start tomorrow or this autumn close to his hometown. He and his family intend to keep going as they are today and apply for the government to buy their property in Grindavík.

Ukranian naval officers in training with the Icelandic Coast Guard

Iceland is responsible for the training of Ukrainian naval officers on board the Icelandic Coast Guard. The naval officers have been on board the Icelandic Coast Guard ships recently and received practical training in maritime studies, surveillance, and opera
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Ukranian naval officers in training with the Icelandic Coast Guard

Iceland is responsible for the training of Ukrainian naval officers on board the Icelandic Coast Guard. The naval officers have been on board the Icelandic Coast Guard ships recently and received practical training in maritime studies, surveillance, and operations at sea, such as search and rescue. The project is part of a training project of NATO and the Icelandic Coast Guard is responsible for the implementation in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ defence office.

Lines have been drawn in negotiations, but the public sector remains

The Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise (SA) and VR(retail and business) signed a wage agreement late Wednesday night, and with this agreement, SA has now negotiated with the vast majority of companies in the private sector. A negotiated agreement has been
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Lines have been drawn in negotiations, but the public sector remains

The Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise (SA) and VR(retail and business) signed a wage agreement late Wednesday night, and with this agreement, SA has now negotiated with the vast majority of companies in the private sector. A negotiated agreement has been reached with 115 to 120 thousand people, according to the state conciliation and meditation officer, but at SA's participating companies, about 70% of employees are employed in the private sector.

Birgisson gets two years and Nathansson 18 months

Sindri Snær Birg­is­son was sentenced today to two years in prison in the so-called terror­ism­ case. Ísi­dór Nathans­son received an eighteen-month sentence. They were sentenced for violations of weapon legislation, but acquitted of an attempt of te
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Birgisson gets two years and Nathansson 18 months

Sindri Snær Birg­is­son was sentenced today to two years in prison in the so-called terror­ism­ case. Ísi­dór Nathans­son received an eighteen-month sentence. They were sentenced for violations of weapon legislation, but acquitted of an attempt of terrorist acts and partaking in an attempt­ of terrorist acts. This was stated in Reykjavík District Court this week. The­ served time in custody will be deducted from­ the­ prison ­sentence­s­.

The inflation is moving westward

“We may have to wait until the autumn to see the next volcanic eruption,” says Ármann Höskuldsson, a volcanology professor at the University of Iceland, when asked if he thinks the Reykjanes peninsula will soon see a new eruption. Höskuldsson believes
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The inflation is moving westward

“We may have to wait until the autumn to see the next volcanic eruption,” says Ármann Höskuldsson, a volcanology professor at the University of Iceland, when asked if he thinks the Reykjanes peninsula will soon see a new eruption. Höskuldsson believes the volcanic activity will shift to Eldvörp and says new satellite images show that the inflation is moving westward along the peninsula.

Seismic activity has increased

31 earthquakes have been recorded on the Reykjanes peninsula since midnight, and the seismic activity has increased a little this morning, according to Böðvar Sveinsson, a natural hazard specialist at the Icelandic Met Office.
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Seismic activity has increased

31 earthquakes have been recorded on the Reykjanes peninsula since midnight, and the seismic activity has increased a little this morning, according to Böðvar Sveinsson, a natural hazard specialist at the Icelandic Met Office.

The president swam to honor the achievement of Guðlaugur Friðþórsson

President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson swam the so-called Guðlaugssund swim in Laugardalslaug swimming pool this morning.
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The president swam to honor the achievement of Guðlaugur Friðþórsson

President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson swam the so-called Guðlaugssund swim in Laugardalslaug swimming pool this morning.

Use of ADHD drugs still increasing

The use of ADHD medication is high in Iceland and is still increasing. In the last year, the use was nearly 64 defined daily doses per thousand people per day. This is an increase of 11.6% from the year before, which is similar to the increase between 2021 an
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Use of ADHD drugs still increasing

The use of ADHD medication is high in Iceland and is still increasing. In the last year, the use was nearly 64 defined daily doses per thousand people per day. This is an increase of 11.6% from the year before, which is similar to the increase between 2021 and 2022.

More magma accumulation than before the last eruption

According to the Icelandic Met Office’s deformation measurement director, Benedikt Gunnar Ófeigsson, it will be a surprise if something does not happen in the Reykjanes peninsula this week.
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More magma accumulation than before the last eruption

According to the Icelandic Met Office’s deformation measurement director, Benedikt Gunnar Ófeigsson, it will be a surprise if something does not happen in the Reykjanes peninsula this week.

The President a part of a swimming feat

President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson will swim tomorrow in remembrance of Guðlaugur Friðþórsson’s rescue effort, which was made after the boat Hellisey VE went down about 6 km from the shore on 11 March 1984 and Friðþjófsson managed to swim i
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The President a part of a swimming feat

President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson will swim tomorrow in remembrance of Guðlaugur Friðþórsson’s rescue effort, which was made after the boat Hellisey VE went down about 6 km from the shore on 11 March 1984 and Friðþjófsson managed to swim in bad weather and the icy cold sea to shore, and walk over a lava field to the town of Vestmannaeyjar.

«My love of traveling and the outdoors comes from my mother»

Ragn­hildur­ Auður­ Mýr­dal­ is a 22-year-old­ law student ­of­ the University of Iceland and she likes nothing better than to travel.­ She­ loves adventure and has traveled a lot both in Iceland and in other countries. She loves traveling in nat
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«My love of traveling and the outdoors comes from my mother»

Ragn­hildur­ Auður­ Mýr­dal­ is a 22-year-old­ law student ­of­ the University of Iceland and she likes nothing better than to travel.­ She­ loves adventure and has traveled a lot both in Iceland and in other countries. She loves traveling in nature and the Icelandic Highlands are one of her favorites.

Icelandic designers on Good Morning Washington

Helga Ólafsdóttir, director of DesignMarch, and Birta Rós Brynjólfsdóttir, designer at Studio Flétta, were guests on the TV program Good Morning Washington to discuss the Taste of Iceland festival, which took place in Washington this weekend. The festiv
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Icelandic designers on Good Morning Washington

Helga Ólafsdóttir, director of DesignMarch, and Birta Rós Brynjólfsdóttir, designer at Studio Flétta, were guests on the TV program Good Morning Washington to discuss the Taste of Iceland festival, which took place in Washington this weekend. The festival focuses on Icelandic culture, design, literature and food. In addition to Ólafsdóttir and Brynjólfsdóttir, authors Ragnar Jónasson and Yrsa Sigurðardóttir were guests on the program.

Kerecis and Laufey received awards

The company Kerecis received the President’s Export Prize in 2024, which was awarded to CEO Gudmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson at a ceremony in Bessastaðir yesterday. The musician Lauf­ey Lín Jóns­dóttir was also honored for her international work.
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Kerecis and Laufey received awards

The company Kerecis received the President’s Export Prize in 2024, which was awarded to CEO Gudmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson at a ceremony in Bessastaðir yesterday. The musician Lauf­ey Lín Jóns­dóttir was also honored for her international work.

Long term wage agreement signed

The Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise (SA) and the broad coalition of unions, the Federation of General and Special workers in Iceland (SGS), Efling, and Samiðn, have signed a new wage agreement. It is a long-term agreement that runs from February 1, 202
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Long term wage agreement signed

The Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise (SA) and the broad coalition of unions, the Federation of General and Special workers in Iceland (SGS), Efling, and Samiðn, have signed a new wage agreement. It is a long-term agreement that runs from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2028.

Culinary stars at The Food & Fun Festival

Now is the time that foodies in Iceland can rejoice because the time of The Food & Fun Food Festival is upon us. A large number of well-known guest chefs who have been making a big impact in the world are here to play with Icelandic ingredients, which ar
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Culinary stars at The Food & Fun Festival

Now is the time that foodies in Iceland can rejoice because the time of The Food & Fun Food Festival is upon us. A large number of well-known guest chefs who have been making a big impact in the world are here to play with Icelandic ingredients, which are artfully mixed with their traditions and ingredients. There is no question that there will be some unique food experiences here, which will bring back some good memories for fans of the festival. It can be said that the Food & Fun Food Festival will be a stellar experience this year.

The majority of a working group propose that the RÚV exits the advertising market

The proposal by majority of the working group of the Ministry of Culture and Business Affairs proposes that the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) should exit the advertising market and thus be exempted from private competition when it comes to ad
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The majority of a working group propose that the RÚV exits the advertising market

The proposal by majority of the working group of the Ministry of Culture and Business Affairs proposes that the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) should exit the advertising market and thus be exempted from private competition when it comes to advertising sales. This amendment is proposed to take effect at the end of the next year.

Hoping the parties are closing in on a deal

The state conciliation and meditation officer, Ástráður Harald­sson, seemed­ fairly­ optimistic­ that­ negotiations­ between­ the­ broad coalition of trade unions and the Confederation ­of­ Icelandic Enterprise would­ be successful when Morgun­
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Hoping the parties are closing in on a deal

The state conciliation and meditation officer, Ástráður Harald­sson, seemed­ fairly­ optimistic­ that­ negotiations­ between­ the­ broad coalition of trade unions and the Confederation ­of­ Icelandic Enterprise would­ be successful when Morgun­blaðið­ talked to him last ­night.

Likely to be released from custody today

A man who hung on the rail of the parliamentary platform in Althingi yesterday and appeared to threaten to jump down will be presumably released from police custody today.
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Likely to be released from custody today

A man who hung on the rail of the parliamentary platform in Althingi yesterday and appeared to threaten to jump down will be presumably released from police custody today.

«The system is again reaching its limits of tolerance»

Volcanologist Þor­vald­ur Þór­ðar­son­ thinks that there are two probable explanations for the magma’s failure to reach the surface when it left the magma chamber last Saturday.
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«The system is again reaching its limits of tolerance»

Volcanologist Þor­vald­ur Þór­ðar­son­ thinks that there are two probable explanations for the magma’s failure to reach the surface when it left the magma chamber last Saturday.

All Blue Lagoon operations reopened

All Blue Lagoon operations have been reopened and the opening extends to all operational assets, including the Blue Lagoon, Blue Café, restaurants Lava and Moss, hotels Retreat and Silica, Retreat Spa, and the local store.
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All Blue Lagoon operations reopened

All Blue Lagoon operations have been reopened and the opening extends to all operational assets, including the Blue Lagoon, Blue Café, restaurants Lava and Moss, hotels Retreat and Silica, Retreat Spa, and the local store.

Chaos in Parliament yesterday

Birgir Ármannsson, the President of the Icelandic parliament, had to postpone a parliamentary meeting due to shouting on parliamentary platforms and a man threatening to jump down, at the same time as Minister of Justice Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir introduced
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Chaos in Parliament yesterday

Birgir Ármannsson, the President of the Icelandic parliament, had to postpone a parliamentary meeting due to shouting on parliamentary platforms and a man threatening to jump down, at the same time as Minister of Justice Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir introduced a new bill on asylum seekers.

Why eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula do not affect air travel

What is going on in the Reykjanes peninsula is very different from the volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajökull in 2010, which did impact air travel a lot in the northern part of Europe.
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Why eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula do not affect air travel

What is going on in the Reykjanes peninsula is very different from the volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajökull in 2010, which did impact air travel a lot in the northern part of Europe.

New eruption could start with little notice

Magma levels under the Svartsengi volcano are continuing to increase, which could end in a new magma outburst and even a volcanic eruption. A volcanic eruption could start with very short notice, even less than 30 minutes. It is also most likely that an erupt
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New eruption could start with little notice

Magma levels under the Svartsengi volcano are continuing to increase, which could end in a new magma outburst and even a volcanic eruption. A volcanic eruption could start with very short notice, even less than 30 minutes. It is also most likely that an eruption will occur between Stóra-Skógafell and Hagafell.

High alert yesterday with evacuations, but then diminished activity

Yesterday most specialists in volcanology thought that an eruption was pending due to the amount of magma accumulated in the magma channel, which had exceeded the amount that caused the last eruption to occur. Everything went on high alert and both Grindaví
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High alert yesterday with evacuations, but then diminished activity

Yesterday most specialists in volcanology thought that an eruption was pending due to the amount of magma accumulated in the magma channel, which had exceeded the amount that caused the last eruption to occur. Everything went on high alert and both Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon were evacuated. The Icelandic Met Office announced that the likelihood of an eruption was very high, and possibly within hours, if not minutes.

Water flooding due to a broken water pipe

The Fire Department in the capital area is currently fighting cold water that is leaking through the Hlíðar area of Reykjavík due to a broken cold water pipe at the large roundabout in Lönguhlíð.
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Water flooding due to a broken water pipe

The Fire Department in the capital area is currently fighting cold water that is leaking through the Hlíðar area of Reykjavík due to a broken cold water pipe at the large roundabout in Lönguhlíð.

30 earthquakes since midnight

About 30 earthquakes have been recorded in the magma tunnel at Svartsengi since midnight, and they have all been small. There is no volcanic eruption in the area, according to Bjarki Kaldalóns Friis, a natural disaster expert at the Icelandic Meteorological
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30 earthquakes since midnight

About 30 earthquakes have been recorded in the magma tunnel at Svartsengi since midnight, and they have all been small. There is no volcanic eruption in the area, according to Bjarki Kaldalóns Friis, a natural disaster expert at the Icelandic Meteorological Office.