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Anti-whaling Icelanders protest on Sunday against recommencement of whaling

A peaceful protest has been organised tomorrow at Reykjavik Harbour when whale hunting company Hvalur hf. begins hunting for fin whales.

Still activity in three craters

The eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row has not changed much last night, but it has been going on for eleven days, or since March 16.
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Still activity in three craters

The eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row has not changed much last night, but it has been going on for eleven days, or since March 16.

Björk on the cover of Vogue

Björk Guðmunds­dóttir­ is the frontpage of the latest issue of Vogue Scandi­navia, one of the most popular fashion magazines in the world. This is the first time that the Icelandic musician and activist has been the frontpage of the magazine, despite he
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Björk on the cover of Vogue

Björk Guðmunds­dóttir­ is the frontpage of the latest issue of Vogue Scandi­navia, one of the most popular fashion magazines in the world. This is the first time that the Icelandic musician and activist has been the frontpage of the magazine, despite her worldwide recognition and many years in music.

Increased housing demand from Grindavík affecting the inflation rate

Jón Bjarki Bentsson, chief economist of Íslandsbanki, believes that the rise in house prices in the capital area could explain the 0.2 percentage point rise in inflation since last month.
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Increased housing demand from Grindavík affecting the inflation rate

Jón Bjarki Bentsson, chief economist of Íslandsbanki, believes that the rise in house prices in the capital area could explain the 0.2 percentage point rise in inflation since last month.

There cannot be any wait for the new UN resolution to be implemented

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir says that we cannot wait for the newly passed UN Security Council resolution to be implemented.
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There cannot be any wait for the new UN resolution to be implemented

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir says that we cannot wait for the newly passed UN Security Council resolution to be implemented.

Icelanders send condolences to Russians

Condolences have been extended to the Russian Embassy in Iceland in the wake of the terrorist attack in Russia on Friday. Ambassador Ivan Glinkin says it is invaluable to feel the support from the Icelandic people.
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Icelanders send condolences to Russians

Condolences have been extended to the Russian Embassy in Iceland in the wake of the terrorist attack in Russia on Friday. Ambassador Ivan Glinkin says it is invaluable to feel the support from the Icelandic people.

KMT intend to greatly improve volcanic eruption predictions

Two of the main goals of a new non-profit organization are to greatly improve global volcanic eruption predictions and design new and more cost-effective methods for the energy production of geothermal energy. The idea was born when they accidentally drilled
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KMT intend to greatly improve volcanic eruption predictions

Two of the main goals of a new non-profit organization are to greatly improve global volcanic eruption predictions and design new and more cost-effective methods for the energy production of geothermal energy. The idea was born when they accidentally drilled into the magma in Krafla in 2009.

«The most snow we’ve seen this winter»

"We call this an early Easter blizzard in Ísafjörður," says Halldór Sveinbjörnsson, mbl.is’s correspondent in Ísafjörður. He is referring to the heavy snowfall that has caused the risk of avalanches and its level of danger close to the town.
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«The most snow we’ve seen this winter»

"We call this an early Easter blizzard in Ísafjörður," says Halldór Sveinbjörnsson, mbl.is’s correspondent in Ísafjörður. He is referring to the heavy snowfall that has caused the risk of avalanches and its level of danger close to the town.

“There’s quite a bit of life in this”

The force of the eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row is similar to what it has been. The two lava tongues have not moved at all overnight, according to a natural hazard expert.
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“There’s quite a bit of life in this”

The force of the eruption at Sundhnúkagígar crater row is similar to what it has been. The two lava tongues have not moved at all overnight, according to a natural hazard expert.

Gave the President two unmatching socks

Representatives from the Association of People with Down Syndrome gave President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson a pair of unmatched socks as a gift at Bessastaðir honoring World Down Syndrome Day.
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Gave the President two unmatching socks

Representatives from the Association of People with Down Syndrome gave President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson a pair of unmatched socks as a gift at Bessastaðir honoring World Down Syndrome Day.

360 degree panoramic photos show the proximity to the infrastructure

Now the new landscape at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row, Svartsengi, and Grindavík can be observed in 360-degree panoramic photographs compiled by photographer Hörður Kristleifsson.
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360 degree panoramic photos show the proximity to the infrastructure

Now the new landscape at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row, Svartsengi, and Grindavík can be observed in 360-degree panoramic photographs compiled by photographer Hörður Kristleifsson.

Russians claim Iceland is supporting «Ukranian Nazis»

Maria Sakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, says that Iceland trains Ukrainian marines in its territory. She says that mercenaries from Iceland travel to Ukraine.
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Russians claim Iceland is supporting «Ukranian Nazis»

Maria Sakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, says that Iceland trains Ukrainian marines in its territory. She says that mercenaries from Iceland travel to Ukraine.

Lava coming from seven to eight craters

Lava flows from seven to eight craters in the volcano at Sundhnúkagígar crater row and their edges seem to be thickening up. Considerable activity seems to be continuing at the volcano and is similar to last night.
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Lava coming from seven to eight craters

Lava flows from seven to eight craters in the volcano at Sundhnúkagígar crater row and their edges seem to be thickening up. Considerable activity seems to be continuing at the volcano and is similar to last night.

The cleanest air in Europe is here

Iceland is one of only seven countries in the world that meet the World Health Organization’s criteria for air quality. The other countries are Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Mauritius and New Zealand. Iceland is the country in Europe with the highes
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The cleanest air in Europe is here

Iceland is one of only seven countries in the world that meet the World Health Organization’s criteria for air quality. The other countries are Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Mauritius and New Zealand. Iceland is the country in Europe with the highest air quality.

18% of those who seek debt assistance are couples

More individuals now seek assistance from the Debtors Ombudsman (UMS) for financial problems. In addition, telephone consultations and messages sent by individuals have been increasing.
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18% of those who seek debt assistance are couples

More individuals now seek assistance from the Debtors Ombudsman (UMS) for financial problems. In addition, telephone consultations and messages sent by individuals have been increasing.

Has been using three different surnames

The Court of Appeals has confirmed the detention of a foreign man who has been in Iceland repeatedly, is under a double re-entry ban in the Schengen area, and has been expelled and deported from Iceland. The court ruling states that the man has used three dif
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Has been using three different surnames

The Court of Appeals has confirmed the detention of a foreign man who has been in Iceland repeatedly, is under a double re-entry ban in the Schengen area, and has been expelled and deported from Iceland. The court ruling states that the man has used three different surnames.

Disagrees with the Icelandic Met Office about the eruption

Þorvaldur Þórðarson, professor of volcanology at the University of Iceland, says that this eruption does not differ from previous eruptions at Sundhnúkagígar crater row.
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Disagrees with the Icelandic Met Office about the eruption

Þorvaldur Þórðarson, professor of volcanology at the University of Iceland, says that this eruption does not differ from previous eruptions at Sundhnúkagígar crater row.

Lava is still moving very slowly

The Icelandic Met Office has updated the hazard assessment on the Reykjanes peninsula. It is valid until March 20, given that nothing changes.
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Lava is still moving very slowly

The Icelandic Met Office has updated the hazard assessment on the Reykjanes peninsula. It is valid until March 20, given that nothing changes.

Think that Suðurstrandarvegur road will not be impacted by the lava flow

Minister of Justice Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir said she was pleased to see how well the defence walls have been maintained and that the decisions that have been taken in connection with the defence development at Grindavík and Svartsengi have been a great suc
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Think that Suðurstrandarvegur road will not be impacted by the lava flow

Minister of Justice Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir said she was pleased to see how well the defence walls have been maintained and that the decisions that have been taken in connection with the defence development at Grindavík and Svartsengi have been a great success.

Activity in the southern crater – the lava barely moving

The activity in the eruption at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row seems to be similar to last night but the crater walls have grown, as in the Geldingadalur and Mt Fagradalsfjall eruptions. Activity is in the southern crater but no activity is visible north of
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Activity in the southern crater – the lava barely moving

The activity in the eruption at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row seems to be similar to last night but the crater walls have grown, as in the Geldingadalur and Mt Fagradalsfjall eruptions. Activity is in the southern crater but no activity is visible north of it. The fissure is about three kilometers long.

«Everything looks very good»

The operation of the power plant in Svartsengi is uninterrupted despite the volcanic eruption that began yesterday. Last night it looked as though the high-voltage lines might be in danger, but the lava tongue appeared to have stopped this morning, 200 meter
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«Everything looks very good»

The operation of the power plant in Svartsengi is uninterrupted despite the volcanic eruption that began yesterday. Last night it looked as though the high-voltage lines might be in danger, but the lava tongue appeared to have stopped this morning, 200 meters from the high-voltage lines and the hot-water pipes.

Behaves like a Krafla eruption

“The eruption is now starting to reduce, at least in terms of how it was in the first place last night,” Ármann Höskuldsson, a volcanology professor at the University of Iceland, tells us about the lava flow at Sundhnúkagígar crater row, adding that i
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Behaves like a Krafla eruption

“The eruption is now starting to reduce, at least in terms of how it was in the first place last night,” Ármann Höskuldsson, a volcanology professor at the University of Iceland, tells us about the lava flow at Sundhnúkagígar crater row, adding that it’s quite likely that the eruption will fade out today, as other scientists have observed.

«The most spectacular home coming I’ve ever had»

Sig­urður Jök­ull Ólafs­son was on an Icelandair flight from Copenhagen when a volcanic eruption began on the Reykjanes peninsula. The captain of the flight informed the passengers of the plane that the eruption had started and they had a good view of t
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«The most spectacular home coming I’ve ever had»

Sig­urður Jök­ull Ólafs­son was on an Icelandair flight from Copenhagen when a volcanic eruption began on the Reykjanes peninsula. The captain of the flight informed the passengers of the plane that the eruption had started and they had a good view of the eruption before the flight landed. He says it was amazing to have seen the eruption from the high altitude.

«Suðurstrandarvegur road is in danger»

“We can see that the advance of the eruption has slowed down, but there is still considerable amount of eruption and lava flow that reaches these two routes of lava flow, and there is a risk that the Suðurstrandarvegur road could be inundated,” Víðir R
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«Suðurstrandarvegur road is in danger»

“We can see that the advance of the eruption has slowed down, but there is still considerable amount of eruption and lava flow that reaches these two routes of lava flow, and there is a risk that the Suðurstrandarvegur road could be inundated,” Víðir Reynisson, Director of Civil Protection, tells mbl.is.

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.

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