RVK Newscast #82: Volcano Could Go Off Without A Warning & COVID On The Rise
Over the last 48 hours, we’ve had well over 2,000 earthquakes, with the strongest one being 5.1 in magnitude. Currently, the magma is only one kilometre from the surface, and [&h
Iceland’s Film History Traced In New TV Series
“Iceland: bíóland” is a new TV series starting on Sunday that explores the history of Icelandic cinema since the beginning of the 20th century. The show’s direc
Iceland Temporarily Stops Vaccinations With The AstraZeneca Vaccine
It has been decided to temporarily stop all vaccinations with the AstraZeneca vaccine due to reports of possible serious side effects, Vísir reports. This was stated by the chief
Carcass Of A Humpback Whale Spotted Near Garðskagaviti
The carcass of a deceased humpback whale has been floating around the sea near Garðskagaviti and has attracted the attention of many locals, Fréttablaðið reports. No decisions
Seismic Roundup: Roughly 50/50 Chance Of Volcano, Most Icelanders Not Worried
There have been 14 earthquakes of a magnitude of 3 or greater since midnight last night, at the time of this writing, with the largest being a 4.5. All of […]
COVID Roundup: One New Domestic Case, In Quarantine At Time Of Diagnosis
One new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This person was in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. One person is
Plans To Improve Accessibility To Natural Tourist Attractions
Thórdís KR Gylfadóttir, Minister of Tourism, and Guðmundur I. Guðbrandsson, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources, announced that work will begin to improve infras
Nine Women Filing Appeals Against Icelandic State With European Human Rights Court
Nine women who live in Iceland, including one of foreign origin, have all filed appeals against the Icelandic state with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on account of [&h
Lucky Escape For Young Boy Hit By Runaway Car
The two-year-old boy who was hit by a runaway car on Sunday afternoon has left intensive care, and appears to have had a lucky escape according to RÚV. Garðar Ingi […]
Bus Stop Art Given A Higher Profile
Reykjavík is famous for its street art, and the city’s creative community is known for supporting talented individuals when they brighten civic spaces. Prikið, the cafe on
Horse Owners Warned Of A Serious Disease
A serious infectious disease caused by the equine herpes virus occurred in February at a major equestrian event held in Valencia, RÚV reports. Horse owners in Iceland are being re
Seismic Roundup: Eruption Could Occur With Little Warning, Quakes Continue
There have been 27 earthquakes since midnight that were measured with a magnitude greater than 3 in Reykjanes, at the time of this writing, with the largest being a 5.1 […]
COVID Roundup: No Domestic Cases Detected Yesterday, Quarantine Expands
All four recent cases of the coronavirus in Iceland have been of the so-called British variety, which is considered especially contagious, Vísir reports. This was confirmed by chi
Houses In Flateyri At Risk Of Avalanches Receive Protection
Construction is underway to strengthen houses in Flateyri that are at risk of avanlanches, Fréttablaðið reports. The Ísafjörður municipality launched this action plan in Janu
Unattended Car Rolls Into Children
A car left unattended in Hafnarfjörður on Sunday rolled into a playground where two children were using a swing, striking one of them. Parents had to lift the vehicle off [&helli
Controversial “Article 19” Used Against Activists, Statement Issued
Several Icelandic activists face now face criminal penalties, all of them charged with violating Article 19 of the Law on Police, a controversial law which several Icelandic lawyer
Icelandair: Passenger Numbers Plummet, But Freight Holds Steady
Icelandair has reported that international passenger traffic in February 2021 was only 2% of that in the same period last year. Around 5,000 passengers flew internationally last mo
Janssen’s Vaccine Expected To Be Licensed This Week
Rúna Hauksdóttir Hvannberg, director of the Icelandic Medicines Agency, says that they are preparing for Janssen’s vaccine to receive a conditional marketing authorization
COVID Roundup: Two Domestic Cases Detected Yesterday, Both Outside Quarantine
Two new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Both of them were outside of quarantine at the time of diagnosis. One
Seismic Roundup: Signs Magma Chamber Is Growing, Quakes Still Abound
Scientists at the Icelandic Met Office detected another harmonic tremor pulse, early this morning near Fagradalsfjall in Reykjanes, which in all likelihood indicates that the magma
RVK Newscast #81: Earthquakes Up To 20,000 & The Comeback Nobody Asked For
We are now at close to 20,000 earthquakes—or even more—but there are still no volcanic eruptions. Scientists are pretty sure that there is a serious threat going on, though. We