Assets of Sigur Rós remain frozen

The Reykjavík District Court has rejected the demand by members of the Icelandic avant-rock band Sigur Rós to nullify a decision to freeze their assets as a security toward taxes due in the amount of ISK 800 million.

New tunnel under Hvalfjörður recommended

Options are being weighed regarding a new tunnel under Hvalfjörður fjord.

‘Tourists’ warts’ cause soil erosion

“Some call them ‘tourists’ warts.’ That tells you something,” tour guide Árni Tryggvason states.

Serious case of off-road driving

A most serious case of off-road driving was discovered at noon, yesterday, in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, the central Icelandic highlands.

Þingvallavegur road to reopen in autumn

Roadwork on Þingvallavegur in Þingvellir National Park is progressing well.

Fewer people apply for international protection

So far this year, the number of people applying for international protection in Iceland is down from last year.