Iceland



«Each person must be responsible for their actions»

The Suðurnes police chief strongly advises against people going to the mountains Þorbjörn, Hagafell, or other nearby mountains in the vicinity of the town of Grindavík. He says the open areas in the town's vicinity are vast and have not been inspecte

We are the defender of western values

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging the West to increase defense support for his country and to drop the condition that Western weapons systems may not be used against military forces on Russian territory.
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We are the defender of western values

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging the West to increase defense support for his country and to drop the condition that Western weapons systems may not be used against military forces on Russian territory.

Increased probability of an election eruption

The Icelandic Meteorological Office’s new risk assessment due to the accumulation of magma in Svartsengi reckons with an increased probability of a magma run and there could even be an eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula at the end of November.
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Increased probability of an election eruption

The Icelandic Meteorological Office’s new risk assessment due to the accumulation of magma in Svartsengi reckons with an increased probability of a magma run and there could even be an eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula at the end of November.

Wishing the nation peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the Icelandic people and wished them peace when he addressed the media with Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson at Thingvellir yesterday.
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Wishing the nation peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the Icelandic people and wished them peace when he addressed the media with Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson at Thingvellir yesterday.

Rescue boats and ships called out due to ship stranding

At six o'clock this morning, rescue teams on the northern side of the West fjords were called out because of a fishing boat that had run aground in Súgandafjörður.
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Rescue boats and ships called out due to ship stranding

At six o'clock this morning, rescue teams on the northern side of the West fjords were called out because of a fishing boat that had run aground in Súgandafjörður.

Father and son running for different parties in the coming elections

Father and son Ólafur Þór Ólafsson and Júlíus Viggó Ólafsson are both on the candidate list for the upcoming parliamentary elections, but for their respective parties and in their respective constituencies.
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Father and son running for different parties in the coming elections

Father and son Ólafur Þór Ólafsson and Júlíus Viggó Ólafsson are both on the candidate list for the upcoming parliamentary elections, but for their respective parties and in their respective constituencies.

Zelensky's convoy on its way to Thingvellir

Volodymyr Zelensky's motorcade is now on its way to Thingvellir after the president went down to the center of Reykjavík directly after he arrived in the country. Helicopters fly with the convoy, as well as police blocking the road so that traffic for th
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Zelensky's convoy on its way to Thingvellir

Volodymyr Zelensky's motorcade is now on its way to Thingvellir after the president went down to the center of Reykjavík directly after he arrived in the country. Helicopters fly with the convoy, as well as police blocking the road so that traffic for the convoy is clear.

«Drastic changes» could occur in bird life

There are indications that there is a considerable decline in the number of common species of waders and shore birds in the South og Iceland. If the trend of recent years continues, these birds could become extremely rare in the countryside in the coming deca
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«Drastic changes» could occur in bird life

There are indications that there is a considerable decline in the number of common species of waders and shore birds in the South og Iceland. If the trend of recent years continues, these birds could become extremely rare in the countryside in the coming decades.

The Independence Party not gaining and the Left-Green Movement at the bottom

Support for the Independence Party has stopped increasing like last week and now stands at only 13.3%. Then the Left-Green Movement does not seem to succeed in rising from the bottom and the party this week is measured at 2.4% support.
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The Independence Party not gaining and the Left-Green Movement at the bottom

Support for the Independence Party has stopped increasing like last week and now stands at only 13.3%. Then the Left-Green Movement does not seem to succeed in rising from the bottom and the party this week is measured at 2.4% support.

Suspect in a murder case was just released from prison

A man in his 40s was taken into police custody yesterday due to an investigation into the death of his mother in an apartment building in Breiðholt in Reykjavík on Wednesday night.
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Suspect in a murder case was just released from prison

A man in his 40s was taken into police custody yesterday due to an investigation into the death of his mother in an apartment building in Breiðholt in Reykjavík on Wednesday night.

«The lack of signs has been remedied to a certain extent»

Úlfar Lúðvíksson, police chief in Suðurnes, says that the traffic into Grindavík after barrier-free access to the town was opened on Monday was not that much.
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«The lack of signs has been remedied to a certain extent»

Úlfar Lúðvíksson, police chief in Suðurnes, says that the traffic into Grindavík after barrier-free access to the town was opened on Monday was not that much.

Bad weather forecast for the north

A strong northwesterly wind with snow or sleet is forecast in the northern part of the country today. Driving can be bad on mountain roads to the north and visibility can be very low, according to a meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
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Bad weather forecast for the north

A strong northwesterly wind with snow or sleet is forecast in the northern part of the country today. Driving can be bad on mountain roads to the north and visibility can be very low, according to a meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office.

Grímsson is considering politics after almost 40 years in the police

The man who is the face of the police in most of Iceland's serious crime cases is considering changing careers after serving for almost 40 years.
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Grímsson is considering politics after almost 40 years in the police

The man who is the face of the police in most of Iceland's serious crime cases is considering changing careers after serving for almost 40 years.

Found an Icelander's message in a bottle

"I thought to myself that now I had finally found a treasure," says Erle Tronstad Sagebakken, a fourteen-year-old girl from Lindesnes in southern Norway, in an interview with the local newspaper Lindesnes Avis.
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Found an Icelander's message in a bottle

"I thought to myself that now I had finally found a treasure," says Erle Tronstad Sagebakken, a fourteen-year-old girl from Lindesnes in southern Norway, in an interview with the local newspaper Lindesnes Avis.

Observing the disaster area

Úlfar Lúðvíksson, police chief in Suðurnes, says that everything went well yesterday when public access to the town of Grindavík was opened again. According to his information, a few tourists have already entered the town.
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Observing the disaster area

Úlfar Lúðvíksson, police chief in Suðurnes, says that everything went well yesterday when public access to the town of Grindavík was opened again. According to his information, a few tourists have already entered the town.

Detention has been  extended and the investigation is progressing well

The investigation into the death of the ten-year-old Kolfinna Eldey Sigurðardóttir, who was found dead at Krýsuvíkurvegur Road on September 15, is going well.
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Detention has been  extended and the investigation is progressing well

The investigation into the death of the ten-year-old Kolfinna Eldey Sigurðardóttir, who was found dead at Krýsuvíkurvegur Road on September 15, is going well.

Unusual activity: Many geysers are more powerful than before

Unusual and increased hot springs activity have been observed in the hot springs area at Geysir in Haukadalur. It has attracted the attention of experts and locals.
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Unusual activity: Many geysers are more powerful than before

Unusual and increased hot springs activity have been observed in the hot springs area at Geysir in Haukadalur. It has attracted the attention of experts and locals.

Icelanders could be a part of a Nordic army

The session of the Nordic Council will be held in Reykjavík from October 27 to 31. Bryndís Haraldsdóttir, president of the Nordic Council, says she does not believe that the upcoming parliamentary elections in this country and the election campaign relate
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Icelanders could be a part of a Nordic army

The session of the Nordic Council will be held in Reykjavík from October 27 to 31. Bryndís Haraldsdóttir, president of the Nordic Council, says she does not believe that the upcoming parliamentary elections in this country and the election campaign related to them will affect the work of the parliament.

Kerlingarfjöll Highland Base nominated for the Iceland Design Award

Kerlingafjöll Highland Base by the design team of the Blue Lagoon, Basalt Architects and Design Group Italia is nominated as the place of the year at the Design Awards 2024. The award ceremony will take place on November 7 in Gróska.
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Kerlingarfjöll Highland Base nominated for the Iceland Design Award

Kerlingafjöll Highland Base by the design team of the Blue Lagoon, Basalt Architects and Design Group Italia is nominated as the place of the year at the Design Awards 2024. The award ceremony will take place on November 7 in Gróska.

Iceland could be a reception site for solar power plants in space

Reykjavik Energy, the Icelandic climate company Transition Labs and the British high-tech company Space Solar have signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding for cooperation in connection with the activation of solar energy in space and the resale of pot
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Iceland could be a reception site for solar power plants in space

Reykjavik Energy, the Icelandic climate company Transition Labs and the British high-tech company Space Solar have signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding for cooperation in connection with the activation of solar energy in space and the resale of potential energy generated during the research phase.

«The risk has been greatly overestimated»

Stefán Kristjánsson from Grindavík, who is the director and owner of the fish processing company Einhamar Seafood and a farmer, says it is long past time to open access to the town of Grindavík.
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«The risk has been greatly overestimated»

Stefán Kristjánsson from Grindavík, who is the director and owner of the fish processing company Einhamar Seafood and a farmer, says it is long past time to open access to the town of Grindavík.

Access to Grindavík will be unimpeded

It is assumed that driving into Grindarvíkurbær will be barrier-free and the town will therefore be open to everyone from next October 21. The town is currently in the alert state of uncertainty, which is the lowest level of public safety. This arrangement
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Access to Grindavík will be unimpeded

It is assumed that driving into Grindarvíkurbær will be barrier-free and the town will therefore be open to everyone from next October 21. The town is currently in the alert state of uncertainty, which is the lowest level of public safety. This arrangement will be in effect until the danger level can be declared again.

Will the Left-Green ministers attend the cabinet meeting today?

A cabinet meeting will be held today at 4 pm and it will be interesting to see if the Left-Green Movement ministers attend the meeting. They were invited to a meeting but have refused to participate in the temporary acting government.
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Will the Left-Green ministers attend the cabinet meeting today?

A cabinet meeting will be held today at 4 pm and it will be interesting to see if the Left-Green Movement ministers attend the meeting. They were invited to a meeting but have refused to participate in the temporary acting government.

In agreement on completing the budget

Birgir Ármannsson, Speaker of Alþingi, met with parliamentary party leaders this morning and there was a "good" consensus on finalizing the budget for the Alþingi elections on November 30.
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In agreement on completing the budget

Birgir Ármannsson, Speaker of Alþingi, met with parliamentary party leaders this morning and there was a "good" consensus on finalizing the budget for the Alþingi elections on November 30.

«A very clear declaration of no confidence in Benediktsson»

Þórhildur Sunna Ævarsdóttir, leader of the Pirate Party, says the decision of Svandís Svavarsdóttir, the leader of the Left-Green Movement, to resign from the temporary acting government is a sign of freezing temperatures between her and Bjarni Benedikt
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«A very clear declaration of no confidence in Benediktsson»

Þórhildur Sunna Ævarsdóttir, leader of the Pirate Party, says the decision of Svandís Svavarsdóttir, the leader of the Left-Green Movement, to resign from the temporary acting government is a sign of freezing temperatures between her and Bjarni Benediktsson, the leader of the Independence Party.

Svavarsdóttir excludes the Left-Green Movement's participation in the acting government

Svandís Svavarsdóttir, chairman of the Left-Green Movement, says the party's MPs will not participate in the executive government under these circumstances.
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Svavarsdóttir excludes the Left-Green Movement's participation in the acting government

Svandís Svavarsdóttir, chairman of the Left-Green Movement, says the party's MPs will not participate in the executive government under these circumstances.

Dissolves parliament and calls for elections

Halla Tómasdóttir, the President of Iceland, intends to agree to the Prime Minister's request to dissolve Parliament. She plans to announce a break in Alþingi on October 17, and subsequent elections will be called on November 30.
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Dissolves parliament and calls for elections

Halla Tómasdóttir, the President of Iceland, intends to agree to the Prime Minister's request to dissolve Parliament. She plans to announce a break in Alþingi on October 17, and subsequent elections will be called on November 30.

Claims Svavarsdóttir is responsible for the dissolution of the government

Össur Skarphéðinsson, former chairman of the Social Democratic Alliance, says that Svandís Svavarsdóttir, chairman of the Left-Green Movement, is responsible for the fact that Bjarni Benediktsson, chairman of the Independence Party and prime minister, ha
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Claims Svavarsdóttir is responsible for the dissolution of the government

Össur Skarphéðinsson, former chairman of the Social Democratic Alliance, says that Svandís Svavarsdóttir, chairman of the Left-Green Movement, is responsible for the fact that Bjarni Benediktsson, chairman of the Independence Party and prime minister, has decided to end the coalition government.

The President will talk to other chairmen and take her time

Halla Tómasdóttir, the President of Iceland, spoke to the leaders of the Progressive Party and the Left-Green Movement last night. She then says she plans to take the time to talk to other party leaders in parliament today and that she will then assess the
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The President will talk to other chairmen and take her time

Halla Tómasdóttir, the President of Iceland, spoke to the leaders of the Progressive Party and the Left-Green Movement last night. She then says she plans to take the time to talk to other party leaders in parliament today and that she will then assess the state of affairs before taking a stand on Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson's motion to dissolve the parliament.

Media meeting at 15:30 today at the Government Headquarters

Bjarni Benediktsson, Prime Minister and chairman of the Independence Party calls for the Left-Green Movement to reconsider its position on immigration issues and respect the agreement of the ruling parties on the issue. If there is nothing else in the situati
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Media meeting at 15:30 today at the Government Headquarters

Bjarni Benediktsson, Prime Minister and chairman of the Independence Party calls for the Left-Green Movement to reconsider its position on immigration issues and respect the agreement of the ruling parties on the issue. If there is nothing else in the situation than to terminate the government cooperation and call for elections.

The government’s cooperation has been terminated

The government cooperation between the Independence Party, the Progressive Party, and the Left-Green Movement has been terminated. This is reported by Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson at a meeting in the Cabinet.
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The government’s cooperation has been terminated

The government cooperation between the Independence Party, the Progressive Party, and the Left-Green Movement has been terminated. This is reported by Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson at a meeting in the Cabinet.

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