Reykjavik Marathon postponed and Culture Night cancelled General Cases on the rise as Icelanders start three day weekend 30 Jul Those who decide to go camping should try to minimize contact with large groups. Iceland gets an “orange” Covid-19 classification – for now 29 Jul It is not unlikely that next week Iceland will be red listed Iceland to be put on red list Thursday 28 Jul It will be harder for Icelanders to travel and foreign visitors may have to quarantine after their trip. Iceland´s new coronavirus measures explained in detail 24 Jul Refreshments cannot be sold at sporting events and cinemas Breaking: Gatherings capped at 200 and one-metre rule introduced 23 Jul Bars and clubs will have to close at midnight Eruption in Iceland may be entering its final stages 23 Jul This might be the last chance to see the spectacle Further restrictions likely on the way 22 Jul The current rate of new infections may put Iceland on the red list of other nations Unhappy customers offered to replace foreign workers 22 Jul Every now and then someone will complain about being attended to by a person who doesn't speak perfect Icelandic. Star footballer said to vehemently deny allegations 21 Jul An Icelandic grocery store chain quickly removed posters of Gylfi Sigurðsson used to advertise a sports drink. Icelandic Everton star investigated for alleged child sex offences 20 Jul Last Friday Manchester Police arrested a Premier League player after searching his home. Vaccinated travellers must show a negative test starting July 26th 19 Jul The test can be either an antigen or PCR test. Unvaccinated visitors must get a PCR test and quarantine for five days. Slight ramping up of Covid-19 restrictions on the horizon 16 Jul There might be more testing at the border Shorter opening hours for night clubs not yet justified 16 Jul While there have been clusters of infections linked to the night life restrictions aren't needed Icelandair exploring electric or hydrogen-powered planes 15 Jul The new technology could be used on short domestic routes Long queues at airport as Covid rules slow down check-in process 14 Jul Saturdays have been particularly challenging due to a high number of flights departing around the same time. More News
