Iceland



Sunshine in July is 62 hours below average

The sun has shone for 104.5 hours in the capital area so far in the month of July. It is 62 hours of sunshine below average, or a full week of sunshine below average. This is the seventh wettest month of July in the capital area since the beginning of measure
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Sunshine in July is 62 hours below average

The sun has shone for 104.5 hours in the capital area so far in the month of July. It is 62 hours of sunshine below average, or a full week of sunshine below average. This is the seventh wettest month of July in the capital area since the beginning of measurements.

Opened the road on the east side: Around 200 cars were waiting

Large queues of cars formed at the road closures on the ring road in the southern part of Iceland, but the road was closed in a section yesterday due to a glacial outburst flood.
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Opened the road on the east side: Around 200 cars were waiting

Large queues of cars formed at the road closures on the ring road in the southern part of Iceland, but the road was closed in a section yesterday due to a glacial outburst flood.

«The hotel is fully booked for the 2026 solar eclipse»

"We have really had a lot of bookings and now the hotel is completely booked for the 2026 solar eclipse. The booking status is just 100%,".
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«The hotel is fully booked for the 2026 solar eclipse»

"We have really had a lot of bookings and now the hotel is completely booked for the 2026 solar eclipse. The booking status is just 100%,".

Another glacial runoff could be in the charts

The glacier runoff in Skálm east of Mýrdalsjökull is probably over. The water level has dropped below what it was before the run. Several earthquakes have been recorded on the western side of Mýrdalsjökull glacier. It is possible that another glacier ru
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Another glacial runoff could be in the charts

The glacier runoff in Skálm east of Mýrdalsjökull is probably over. The water level has dropped below what it was before the run. Several earthquakes have been recorded on the western side of Mýrdalsjökull glacier. It is possible that another glacier run will start there. The Icelandic Met Office is monitoring the situation.

Humpback whales are social opportunists

Humpback whales have been unafraid to hang out at Iceland's ports. There are now about ten humpback whales at the harbor in Borgarfjörður East, and a whale expert says they are sociable creatures that are not afraid of people, but there is one thing in
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Humpback whales are social opportunists

Humpback whales have been unafraid to hang out at Iceland's ports. There are now about ten humpback whales at the harbor in Borgarfjörður East, and a whale expert says they are sociable creatures that are not afraid of people, but there is one thing in particular that draws them so close to land.

Accident at the biggest intersection in Reykjavík last night

There was a high level of alertness at the intersection of Miklubraut and Kringlumyrarbraut at eight o'clock last night following a collision between a pick-up truck and a police car.
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Accident at the biggest intersection in Reykjavík last night

There was a high level of alertness at the intersection of Miklubraut and Kringlumyrarbraut at eight o'clock last night following a collision between a pick-up truck and a police car.

Diving in Stuðlagil Canyon without fear

The 19-year-old risk-taker Viktor Yngvi Ísaksson made the bold decision to dive into Stuðlagil Canyon recently. He has been diving out in nature for three years and has gained considerable experience in his practice during that time.
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Diving in Stuðlagil Canyon without fear

The 19-year-old risk-taker Viktor Yngvi Ísaksson made the bold decision to dive into Stuðlagil Canyon recently. He has been diving out in nature for three years and has gained considerable experience in his practice during that time.

Eruption risk rising in Grindavík

According to the latest Met Office data, Magma continues accumulating under Svartsengi. A magma run or a volcanic eruption is expected in the next two to three weeks.
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Eruption risk rising in Grindavík

According to the latest Met Office data, Magma continues accumulating under Svartsengi. A magma run or a volcanic eruption is expected in the next two to three weeks.

Fewer tourists could lead to a faster drop in policy interest rates

The tourism industry’s peak season appears to be considerably weaker than expected in the spring, and it is likely that tourist numbers will be lower this year than in the previous year. This is reflected in Íslandsbanki’s analysis.
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Fewer tourists could lead to a faster drop in policy interest rates

The tourism industry’s peak season appears to be considerably weaker than expected in the spring, and it is likely that tourist numbers will be lower this year than in the previous year. This is reflected in Íslandsbanki’s analysis.

The actor Örn Árnason does not put all his eggs in one basket

Örn Árnason, actor and guide, is a great storyteller. One of his favorite stories from the Icelandic historical lore is the story of Berserkjabraut on Snæfellsnes. When Örn is guiding foreign visitors, he often goes there.
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The actor Örn Árnason does not put all his eggs in one basket

Örn Árnason, actor and guide, is a great storyteller. One of his favorite stories from the Icelandic historical lore is the story of Berserkjabraut on Snæfellsnes. When Örn is guiding foreign visitors, he often goes there.

Played chess outside in great weather

The sun was shining on the chess players who attended the Icelandic Chess Federation tournament in Ingólfstorg yesterday. A total of 33 players participated in the tournament and Arnar Gunnarsson was the winner.
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Played chess outside in great weather

The sun was shining on the chess players who attended the Icelandic Chess Federation tournament in Ingólfstorg yesterday. A total of 33 players participated in the tournament and Arnar Gunnarsson was the winner.

A natural paradise close to Reykjavík

Hvammsvík is a unique natural paradise in Hvalfjörður, less than an hour from the capital area. The history of Hvammsvík dates back to the twentieth century, as mentioned in Landnáma when Hvamm-Þórir settled in the area. Hvammsvík was a long-standing
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A natural paradise close to Reykjavík

Hvammsvík is a unique natural paradise in Hvalfjörður, less than an hour from the capital area. The history of Hvammsvík dates back to the twentieth century, as mentioned in Landnáma when Hvamm-Þórir settled in the area. Hvammsvík was a long-standing farm, with a military base during World War II, a golf course, a campsite, and fishing for a while.

Cyclists will take over Hvolsvöllur this weekend

Almost 1,200 competitors are enrolled in the International Bike Race The Rift, which begins at Hvolsvöllur tomorrow, Saturday. The race will take place on the 200-kilometre route the competitors will cover. The vast majority of the competitors are from abroa
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Cyclists will take over Hvolsvöllur this weekend

Almost 1,200 competitors are enrolled in the International Bike Race The Rift, which begins at Hvolsvöllur tomorrow, Saturday. The race will take place on the 200-kilometre route the competitors will cover. The vast majority of the competitors are from abroad, and about half of them have participated before. According to the weather forecast, weather gods will be on the team with the cyclists.

“This conclusion is just a joke”

“To be honest, I was shocked when I saw this decision,” says Arthur Bogason, chairman of the National Association of Small Boat Owners, about the decision in a case concerning the collision between the cargo ship Longdawn and the coastal fishing boat Hadd
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“This conclusion is just a joke”

“To be honest, I was shocked when I saw this decision,” says Arthur Bogason, chairman of the National Association of Small Boat Owners, about the decision in a case concerning the collision between the cargo ship Longdawn and the coastal fishing boat Hadda.

No lava underneath the town

A professor of volcanology believes it is likely that the beginning of the next eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula will occur in similar locations to the last eruption on the peninsula, namely near Sundhnúkagígar crater row.
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No lava underneath the town

A professor of volcanology believes it is likely that the beginning of the next eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula will occur in similar locations to the last eruption on the peninsula, namely near Sundhnúkagígar crater row.

Increased probability of an eruption within the borders of Grindavík

The likelihood of a magma-run or a new volcanic eruption in the next three weeks has increased considerably. This is stated in a notice from the Met Office.
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Increased probability of an eruption within the borders of Grindavík

The likelihood of a magma-run or a new volcanic eruption in the next three weeks has increased considerably. This is stated in a notice from the Met Office.

Called out twice to rescue hikers

The helicopter unit of the Icelandic Coast Guard was called twice out at the request of the South Iceland police yesterday and last night. In both cases, hikers were in trouble hiking in the mountains.
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Called out twice to rescue hikers

The helicopter unit of the Icelandic Coast Guard was called twice out at the request of the South Iceland police yesterday and last night. In both cases, hikers were in trouble hiking in the mountains.

Icelandic art on display abroad

A new collaboration agreement on the promotion of Icelandic art abroad has been signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Þórdís Kol­brún Reyk­f­jörð Gyl­fa­dóttir and the director of the National Gallery of Iceland, Ingi­björg­ Jóhann­sdótt
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Icelandic art on display abroad

A new collaboration agreement on the promotion of Icelandic art abroad has been signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Þórdís Kol­brún Reyk­f­jörð Gyl­fa­dóttir and the director of the National Gallery of Iceland, Ingi­björg­ Jóhann­sdóttir.

«I’ve never seen anything like this weather»

“It’s been raining hard many times, but this is unusual now,” farmer Ragnar Rúnar Jóhannsson in the farm Kverná-Neðri in Grundarfjörður told mbl.is.
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«I’ve never seen anything like this weather»

“It’s been raining hard many times, but this is unusual now,” farmer Ragnar Rúnar Jóhannsson in the farm Kverná-Neðri in Grundarfjörður told mbl.is.

«The marriage was up in the air for about twenty mintues»

The couple Óli Valur Steindórsson and Ragnheiður Þengilsdóttir had a stressful, tense, but above all, joyful moment when all things were said and done at the river Víðidalsá this morning. Þengilsdóttir put in a large salmon at the fishing area Gapas
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«The marriage was up in the air for about twenty mintues»

The couple Óli Valur Steindórsson and Ragnheiður Þengilsdóttir had a stressful, tense, but above all, joyful moment when all things were said and done at the river Víðidalsá this morning. Þengilsdóttir put in a large salmon at the fishing area Gapastokkur in the river. Soon, the couple, who are both experienced anglers, saw that the salmon was large, and not just that, but huge.

First responders searching for a person in the sea all night

Emergency responders are searching for a person who is believed to have gone into the sea at Örfirisey in Grandi in west Reykjavík.
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First responders searching for a person in the sea all night

Emergency responders are searching for a person who is believed to have gone into the sea at Örfirisey in Grandi in west Reykjavík.

Inflation continues to be steady

The magma accumulation under Svartsengi is now eight million cubic metres and the inflow is steady. This is what Lovísa Mjöll Guðmundsdóttir, a natural hazard specialist at the Icelandic Met Office, says to Morgunblaðið.
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Inflation continues to be steady

The magma accumulation under Svartsengi is now eight million cubic metres and the inflow is steady. This is what Lovísa Mjöll Guðmundsdóttir, a natural hazard specialist at the Icelandic Met Office, says to Morgunblaðið.

Sentenced to probation

The captain of the cargo ship Longdawn has been sentenced to 12 months' probation. The captain of the ship has been sentenced to 8 months' probation. They steered the ship when it collided with the coastal fishing boat Hadda.
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Sentenced to probation

The captain of the cargo ship Longdawn has been sentenced to 12 months' probation. The captain of the ship has been sentenced to 8 months' probation. They steered the ship when it collided with the coastal fishing boat Hadda.

“He seems to have escaped incredibly well”

A truck collapsed around 6 pm on the Ring Road in South Iceland, near the road to Reynisfjara black beach. One person was in the car, but he is not badly injured.
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“He seems to have escaped incredibly well”

A truck collapsed around 6 pm on the Ring Road in South Iceland, near the road to Reynisfjara black beach. One person was in the car, but he is not badly injured.

«Ukraine belongs among the NATO member states»

Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson says there is a strong solidarity between the countries at the NATO summit in Washington, DC. NATO is now the strongest defence alliance in history, 75 years after the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in 1949. It is als
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«Ukraine belongs among the NATO member states»

Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson says there is a strong solidarity between the countries at the NATO summit in Washington, DC. NATO is now the strongest defence alliance in history, 75 years after the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in 1949. It is also clear that the European leaders can agree that assistance was delivered to Ukraine too late and that Ukraine should, indeed, be a member of NATO.

First woman in the world to lift the «Fullsterkur» stone in Iceland

Sandra Bradley, a German power-lifter, became the first woman in the world to lift the massive, 154 kilo/340 lbs. “Fullsterkur” stone on the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
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First woman in the world to lift the «Fullsterkur» stone in Iceland

Sandra Bradley, a German power-lifter, became the first woman in the world to lift the massive, 154 kilo/340 lbs. “Fullsterkur” stone on the Snæfellsnes peninsula.

«We need to ask ourselves about Iceland’s security and defense interests»

The foreign minister Þórdís Kol­brún Reyk­f­jörð­ Gyl­fa­dóttir­ says the current international situation makes the power of NATO, the commitments of the member states and their close co-operation more important than ever.
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«We need to ask ourselves about Iceland’s security and defense interests»

The foreign minister Þórdís Kol­brún Reyk­f­jörð­ Gyl­fa­dóttir­ says the current international situation makes the power of NATO, the commitments of the member states and their close co-operation more important than ever.

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