Possible Volcanic Eruptions Unlikely To Cause Ash Clouds
Despite the possibility of volcanic eruptions as part of the current seismic activity in Iceland, there is little threat to air traffic from airborne ash. Any lava emerging from th
Landspítali Asking People To Look Elsewhere
The management at Landspítali have asked those with minor injuries or minor illnesses to not go to the emergency room in Fossvogur. This is due to the heavy workload that [&hell
Research Scientists Rescued From Earthquake Region
Two researchers from the Icelandic Meteorological Office were rescued yesterday, after they became lost on the Reykjanes peninsula and requested help. The workers, a man and a wom
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Seven people are currently hospitalised with the virus, with none in i
Icelandic Islanders Are Happier Than Those Living In Reykjavík
A new report shows that inhabitants of Vestmannaeyjar are the happiest in the country, according to the Population Survey of the regions, Fréttablaðið reports. The results show
Earthquake Roundup: Most Likely That Quakes Stop Without Eruption
While Iceland’s current earthquake swarm may lead to an eruption, all available data shows it much more likely that the earthquakes will eventually end without magma reaching
Five Tourists Were Sent Out Of Iceland Today
Five foreign tourists who could not show the relevant certificates at the border have been removed from the country this morning, RÚV reports. This is not the first time people [&
One Third Of Earthquakes In The Last 30 Years Have Occurred In The Last 12 Months
In the last 30 years, 66,348 earthquakes have shaken the Reykjanes peninsula. 23,210 of those earthquakes, have occurred in the last 12 months, Fréttablaðið reports. Bæring Gun
90% Of Music Sales In Iceland Through Spotify
A new report from Statistics Iceland shows that up to 90% of sales value of recorded music in Iceland came through Spotify in 2019. This figure has slowly been on […]
Icelandic Central Bank Warns Against “Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme”
The governor of the Icelandic Central Bank yesterday repeated his warning against investing in Bitcoin, likening activity around the cryptocurrency to a pyramid scheme. Ásgeir Jó
Gallup: Centre Dips, Socialists Rise In Support
A new poll from Gallup shows some interesting changes from their previous poll taken the month prior. Just over 9,000 people were reached out to in this poll, taken from […]
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases, Previous Recorded Case Was False Positive
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Furthermore, the single domestic case reported yesterday turned out to
Earthquake Roundup: New Data Raises Concerns Of Eruption, Swarms Continue
New satellite imagery indicates that the ongoing cluster of earthquakes which Iceland has been experiencing could be attributed, in part, to magma movement under the areas where th
RVK Newscast #78: More Than 10,000 Earthquakes Over The Last Days
Iceland—or its capital area to be more precise—is currently being hit by large earthquakes several times a day. Scientists fear a volcanic eruption at Reykjanes, but there seem
Emissions From Icelanders Are Twice As Much As Swedes
Iceland’s greenhouse gas emissions were twice as high per capita as Sweden this year, Stundin reports. The greenhouse gas emissions would be five times higher if it wasn̵
Icelandair Flight Has Returned From Antarctica
The crew of Icelandair who flew to Antarctica last week have returned safely from their long haul flight. The passengers of the flight have stated that they have hardly felt [&hell
Gas From University Students Upsets Reykjavík Residents
Students at the University of Iceland caused a ripple of concern among the residents of west Reykjavík last Friday, after a chemistry experiment took an unexpected turn. Concerned
All Citizens Aged 81 And Over To Be Vaccinated This Week
The capital area’s health experts want to vaccinate all persons aged 81 or over this week. There are 5,400 people in this age group that will all be able to […]
A Year After COVID-19 First Reached Iceland, Domestic Cases Down To Single Digits
Yesterday marked one year since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Iceland. There have been many ups and downs since then, but a combination of domestic restrictions, borde
Earthquake Roundup: Significant Quaking Over The Weekend, No Signs Of Impending Eruption
Southwest Iceland continues to experience numerous significant earthquakes, which began on Wednesday morning. According to the latest data there have been—at the time of this wri