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Ragnar Th. Sigurðsson is ready with the camera. He stands beside a photo he took of the 2010 eruption in Eyjafjallajökull.

‘Volcanic Eruptions Always Fascinate’

13 Mar 2021 “Volcanic eruptions always fascinate and the excitement increases.”

Some Easing of Restrictions Expected

22 Feb 2021 Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir has received a memo from Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason, suggesting some easing of domestic COVID-19 restrictions in Iceland.

Common loons by Veiðivötn lakes in the highlands.

Floating Nest to Be Installed for Loon

21 Feb 2021 There are plans to install a floating nest or platform in Vantsdalsvatn lake.

Heavy Snowfall in Reykjavík

10 Feb 2021 For the first time since December 26, the residents of Reykjavík woke up to a snow-covered ground this morning.

Talks with Pfizer to Continue Today

9 Feb 2021 Representatives of Icelandic authorities will be meeting with representatives of the pharmaceutical company Pfizer today, Tuesday, to discuss the possibility of Pfizer conducting a phase IV trial of their COVID-19 vaccine in Iceland.

Search for John Snorri and Two Others Continues on K2

8 Feb 2021 Search for mountaineers John Snorri Sigurjónsson, from Iceland, Ali Sadpara, from Pakistan, and Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto, from Chile, will continue on K2 today.

Want to Attract Wealthy Tourists to North Iceland

27 Jan 2021 Tourism industry officials in Iceland would like to be able to receive small groups of wealthy tourists, who could travel to Akureyri, North Iceland, by private jet.

The outdoor area of the Sundhöll swimming pool.

Pool Guest Was First to Detect Man in Distress

27 Jan 2021 Investigation of the fatal accident that occurred at the Sundhöll swimming pool in Reykjavík last week continues.

Better remember where you parked. This may not be your car, after all.

Every Car in Akureyri Is White

26 Jan 2021 A great deal of snow has accumulated in Akureyri, North Iceland, in recent days.

Series of Avalanches over the Weekend

25 Jan 2021 A series of avalanches occurred over the weekend – in North Iceland as well as in the West Fjords.

Healthcare workers, ready to test arriving passengers for the coronavirus at Keflavík International Airport.

Quarantine Required for Children Arriving in Iceland

13 Jan 2021 Starting today, January 13, children born in 2005 or later are required to go into quarantine, along with their parents or guardians, upon arrival in Iceland.

Heilbrigðisstarfsfólk í Flugstöð Leifs Eiríkssonar.

What Happens If Passengers Refuse to Be Tested at Border?

12 Jan 2021 Possible changes to a regulation regarding border testing for the coronavirus in Iceland are being examined.

Wants Double Testing to Be Mandatory

7 Jan 2021 Chief Epidemiologis Þórólfur Guðnason has suggested to Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir that all arriving passengers in Iceland be required to be tested twice for the coronavirus.