RVK Newscast #86: We Visited The Volcano In Iceland & It Blew Our Mind
We visited the new volcano in Fagradalsfjall, called Geldingardalsgos. It’s safe to say that nature put out the most impressive display we have seen in Iceland for years. But don
The Best Way To Visit The Eruption Site, According To Civic Protection
If you live in Iceland, or plan to be here soon, you might be tempted to check out the Geldingadalsgos eruption site. It is, after all, very pretty to look […]
Seismic Roundup: Eruption Decreases, Flights Still Safe, Photos And Video Within
Things have calmed considerably since Geldingadalsgos erupted at around 21:40 Icelandic time last night, and a better understanding of the situation in the light of day has formed.
RVK Newscast #85: Eruption has begun!
Eruption has begun at Fagradalsfjall, long expected to be the location of a possible volcanic eruption. Small town of Þorlákshöfn was on high alert because of possible gas pollu
Seismic Roundup: Eruption Underway, Residents Advised To Keep Windows Closed
As reported, there is now an ongoing eruption at Fagradalsfjall. Icelandic media outlets have been calling this eruption Geldingadalsgos, after Geldingardalur, the valley where the
BREAKING: Eruption At Fagradalsfjall
The Icelandic Met Office has just reported that an eruption has begun at Fagradalsfjall, long expected to be the location of a possible volcanic eruption. This eruption is being ca
Iceland Rated Second Happiest Country On Earth
Iceland has achieved second place in a new global ranking of population happiness, following a study intended to reflect the impact of the global pandemic on how people perceive th
Iceland Officially Recognises Judaism As A Religious Organisation Within The Country
Iceland’s Jewish community is now in the final stage of being recognised as an official religious group; the sole remaining part of the process is tax authorities creating an
Austurlands Food Coop Sushi Pop-Up: Just Eat It!
Remember that landslide in Seyðisfjörður in December? Austurlands Food Coop, the Seyðisjörður initiave that seeks to bring hitherto unavailable fresh produce to every corner
Local Politician Finds Buried Gun
A councillor for the Seltjarnarnes area of Reykjavík recently found a pistol buried in the foundations of his house—prompting a visit from armed Icelandic special forces. Guðmu
Iceland Remains Cautious As Europe Restarts AstraZeneca Vaccinations
Icelandic health authorities have not yet announced whether they will resume use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, despite several other European countries deciding to do so. Ju
Seismic Roundup: Quakes Move West, Scientist Says Could Be Prelude To Eruption
Ten earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 3 have been recorded since midnight last night, according to the latest data from the Icelandic Met Office. In a surprise twist, none
COVID Roundup: Over A Hundred Quarantined After Case Outside Quarantine Detected
After yesterday’s case of one person outside of quarantine testing positive for the coronavirus, contact tracing has led to over one hundred people now being in quarantine th
Plans To Improve Access To Natural Gems In The East Of Iceland
The mayor of Múlaþing, Björn Ingimarsson, has been advised to talk with Vegagerðin, the road operator of national roads, to improve access to the natural gems of East Iceland,
Search For John Snorri And His Party To Continue In June
A group of mountaineers are aiming to continue the search for John Snorri Sigurjónsson and his two companions in June. This is stated on the website of the British Broadcasting [&
Wind And Solar Power For Iceland’s Northernmost Populated Island, Grímsey
Grímsey, Iceland’s northernmost populated island, will soon be powered almost entirely by wind and solar energy, Vísir reports. Construction is expected to begin this summe
RVK Newscast #84: Vaccinated Tourists From Outside Schengen Allowed to Visit Iceland
Today’s biggest news must be that the Icelandic government agreed yesterday to allow tourists from outside the Schengen Area—who have been vaccinated—to visit Iceland. There
Seismic Roundup: Quietest Night In Weeks, Scientists Outline Possible Scenarios
The earthquakes of Reykjanes have quieted down considerably, with only five quakes with a magnitude greater than 3 recorded in the area since midnight before Wednesday. Scientists
New Disease Control Measures Now In Place
New regulations from Svandís Svavarsdóttir, the Minister of Health, were put into place at midnight regarding disease control measures. The rules remain largely the same as the p
COVID Roundup: One Domestic Case Yesterday, Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
One new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This person was outside of quarantine at the time of diagnosis. One pe
VIDEO: Icelandic Coast Guard Rescues BBC Film Crew
A helicopter from the Icelandic Coast Guard winched five members of a BBC film crew to safety yesterday, after their boat got into difficulties around the Westfjörds. The boat los