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.

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.

WOW Air seeks investors

WOW Air’s sole owner and CEO, Skúli Mogensen, is seeking investors to finance the airline.

Ölfusá Bridge to reopen at noon

The bridge over Ölfusá river, by Selfoss, South Iceland, is scheduled to reopen at noon today, three days ahead of schedule.

‘Tourists’ warts’ cause soil erosion

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