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From the University Centre.

COVID-19 Cases at University of Iceland

15 Sep 2020 A case of COVID-19 was confirmed at the University of Iceland over the weekend.

Laundry on a line by the physician's residence.

Ghosts and Gorgeous Landscape

13 Sep 2020 “Visiting the West Fjords has seldom been as enjoyable as this summer.”

Icelandair Gets Approval to Hold Public Offering

10 Sep 2020 Shareholders of Icelandair unanimously agreed yesterday to give Icelandair Group hf. permission to go ahead with a public offering of new shares in the amount of ISK 23 billion (USD 166 million; EUR 140 million), scheduled for September 16 and 17, mbl.is reports.

Páll Þórhallsson, office manager at the Prime Ministry.

Only 600 Passengers Arrive a Day

1 Sep 2020 Since August 19, when new rules took effect at Icelandic borders, the number of arriving passengers has dropped considerably, mbl.is reports.

Don't forget the two-sheep rule.

Two-Sheep Rule and No Sharing of Song-Enhancing Liquid

28 Aug 2020 The roundup of sheep is just around the corner in Iceland.

A computer-generated image of the proposed Sizewell C.

No Major Impact on Iceland’s Environment

25 Aug 2020 Icelandic authorities believe that the proposed construction of a nuclear power station in Sizewell, Suffolk County, on the east coast of England, will not have a major impact on the environment in Iceland.

Sweden's Minister of Health Lena Hallengren.

Iceland to Purchase COVID-19 Vaccine through Sweden

21 Aug 2020 At yesterday’s press conference of Icelandic health officials, it was revealed that Swedish authorities would serve as an intermediary for the sale of COVID-19 vaccine to Iceland via a collaborative project of the European Union.

From Keflavík International Airport.

Hotels Ready to Receive Guests in Quarantine

18 Aug 2020 About 100 hotels and guesthouses all over Iceland have indicated they are ready to receive guests who are in quarantine.

Scientist traveled to the Grímsvötn area by helicopter.

No Glacial Outburst Flood, But Grímsvötn ‘Ready for Eruption’

17 Aug 2020 Data suggesting an imminent glacial outburst flood (jökulhlaup) over the weekend in Grímsvötn, Vatnajökull glacier, turned out to be a false warning.

From Keflavík International Airport.

What is Not Allowed While in Quarantine?

17 Aug 2020 Starting Wednesday, August 19, visitors to Iceland from all countries will be required to be tested for the coronavirus at the border, followed by four to five days in quarantine and, after that, a second test.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson.

Norway to List Iceland as ‘Red’

13 Aug 2020 As of midnight, Friday, Norway will list Iceland as ‘red’ on its coronavirus map.

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Unique View of Stuðlagil Ravine

9 Aug 2020 Among the most popular places to visit in East Iceland this summer is Stuðlagil ravine in Jökuldalur valley.

Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason.

Border Testing to Continue in Iceland

7 Aug 2020 At a press conference yesterday, Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason revealed that deCode Genetics has offered to assist Landspítali National University Hospital with border testing of passengers for the coronavirus by analyzing part of the samples collected.

One of the more popular destinations this summer has been the Langjökull ice cave.

Icelandic travel and tourism companies have started hiring again

24 Jul 2020 One of the largest employers in the sector has re-hired 20% of its workers.

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